Posts Tagged ‘Eurobike’
Pinion First for Integrated Drive and Gearbox Systems
Frankfurt, Germany The world’s first integrated e-bike drive and gearbox shift system to go into production has been unveiled by German company Pinion, 13 years after it revolutionised the market with the release of its 18-speed e-bike gearbox. The Pinion Motor Gearbox Unit (MGU) incorporate a brushless full-power electric motor and the company’s gearbox, with…
Desiknio Makes Light Work of New Australian Market Niche
Melbourne, Victoria One of the world’s lightest urban e-bikes, by Spanish manufacturer Desiknio, will soon be available in Australia, with Melbourne-based distributor Dutch Cargo preparing to receive its first shipment. Their arrival in early 2023 will bring another local option for premium urban and commuter e-bikes. Desiknio builds carbon and high-spec aluminium frames and combines…
Eurobike 2021 a Different Show to Mark End of Era
By Christopher Jones It was up in the air as to whether Eurobike 2021 would be cancelled, after last year’s event was abandoned because of COVID-19. However, most of Europe has adapted to the COVID situation and good vaccination numbers have made it possible to conduct large-scale events, with the necessary precautions. Under new German COVID provisions, known…
Eurobike 2021 Marks the End of an Era
Despite covid restrictions, the Eurobike Show is proceeding this year, albeit on a smaller scale. After 30 years, the final Eurobike show to be hosted at Friedrichshafen is being held from 1st to 4th September 2021 probably with not one of the usual 200 or so Australian attendees able to visit. For many Australians, it…
Inside Information: Trade Show Wars and Industry Trends in Europe
Pre-covid, many Australian bicycle industry members made an annual pilgrimage to Eurobike, hosted by the scenic, small city of Friedrichshafen, Germany. Recently major changes been announced regarding the dates, ownership and host city for Eurobike, which will be hosted in July in Frankfurt from 2022. Plus, there’s a huge new competitor, in the form of…
Eurobike Postponed… Again! Plus Other Expo Updates
Eurobike, arguably the world’s leading bicycle trade show, has been postponed for a second time. The show is traditionally held during late August/early September, but postponed until 24th to 26th November in the hope of allowing time for Covid to recede. Unfortunately, things are now getting even worse in Europe and it was inevitable that…
Eurobike Flags Possible Reschedule to November
Europe’s key cycling industry event Eurobike could be set to postpone as coronavirus disruption continues across the continent. Organiser Messe Friedrichshafen has now cancelled the media events – scheduled in the run up to the main event, in Solden and Frankfurt – due to restrictions around the coronavirus pandemic. Eurobike itself is scheduled for 2nd…
Earlier Dates Mean Closer Trips for Show Attendees
For those Australian or New Zealand bicycle trade members looking to attend both Eurobike and Taichung Bike Week next year, they’ll not have long to unpack their bags between trips. Eurobike is only a fraction later than its traditional dates at 2nd to 5th September 2020, but Taichung Bike Week has decided to move four…
Eurobike Numbers Up for 2019
After a failed experiment last year with a move to July and no public day, Eurobike returned to its traditional early September date and three trade days, one public day format. The change back appears to have worked. According to a press release, Eurobike trade attendance was up 6.6% this year with 39,834 trade visitors…
Sachs Brand Relaunches at Eurobike
Sachs is a century old bicycle component brand from Germany that also had a presence in Australia for many years, despite having a small market share here. In November 1997 American component company SRAM bought Sachs and took over its German factory as the centre for its internal geared hub manufacture. But due to declining…