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This parent category includes all stories related to any type of bicycle, cargo bikes, light electric vehicles, mobility assist, scooters, skateboards and all other devices or vehicles, e-powered or not. It does not include any fixed equipment, which will come under Infrastructure.
Bosch Takes the Brakes Off
Frankfurt, Germany Despite there being plenty of available function rooms at Messe Frankfurt, Bosch chose to hire a more character-filled hall on the other side of the city for its 2023 season launch. Ironically, the bus sent to collect members of the media from Messe Frankfurt (as the showgrounds that now host Eurobike are called)…
Could This Be a Breakthrough in Chain Durability?
Frankfurt, Germany In a relatively small booth at Eurobike 2022 was a company claiming to have invented a new bicycle chain design that will triple the wear life compared to conventional chains. That’s certainly a big statement for a product that’s only experienced incremental improvements over the past century. So what is the basis of…
Ready to Tread Into Australian Market
Frankfurt, Germany A unique zip-on adaptable tyre tread solution is set to become more prominent in Australia, with Norwegian company reTyre signing up a distributor to explore market opportunities in this country. reTyre was attracting plenty of attention when it displayed its latest generation of modular zip-on treads at Eurobike 2022 last month. The modular…
Schrader Unveils Tyre Pressure Monitor for Bikes
Frankfurt, Germany Schrader, the German company responsible for the pneumatic tyre valves on virtually every car in the world and many of its bicycles, has turned its attention to developing tyre pressure monitors for e-mobility. The Munich-based firm used Eurobike 2022 to unveil its AIRsistant system, although it is already working with a number of…
New Zoomo Partnership to Get More LEVs in Commercial Fleets
Sydney, NSW E-Bike delivery service innovator Zoomo is teaming with Australia’s leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, SG Fleets, to “put more light electric vehicles in commercial fleets across Australia and the UK”. The partnership is pairing Zoomo’s range of e-mobility vehicles and last-mile delivery expertise with SG Fleet’s vast network of mobility customers, including…
‘SUVs’ Bringing New e-Bike Audience
Frankfurt, Germany e-Bike ‘SUVs’ are emerging as the most important e-bike sectors to attract newcomers to cycling, according to industry leaders at a Eurobike workshop. Authorities speaking at the e-Bike: A Game Changer workshop said these ‘sports utility’ e-bikes, combining the sportiness and youth appeal of e-MTBs with practical features more typically seen on urban…
Advanced Approach for Sustainable Revolution
Frankfurt, Germany German bike manufacturer Advanced has thrown down the gauntlet with its claim to have the world’s most sustainable bicycle and production processes. Its Eurobike 2022 display included the first glimpses of its Revolution Reco bike, which it says is the world’s first production injection moulded carbon composite e-bike frame that can be completed…
First Commuting Journey for Rejuvenated Mavic
Frankfurt, Germany Mavic has launched its sporty take on urban commuting, with its Speedcity wheels and helmets. Eurobike 2022 provided the first glimpse of the Speedcity range outside of France. Mavic’s International Product Line Manager, Maxime Brunand, said Speedcity is Mavic’s first foray into the commuting sector and combined a rare level of performance with…
Shimano Adopts Blubrake ABS
Frankfurt, Germany Anti-lock brake technology developed by Italy’s Blubrake is set to become widely available in Australia, with confirmation the fledgling company is partnering with Shimano. A smaller and lighter second generation of the Blubreak ABS system attracted the attention of Shimano, which announced the partnership at Eurobike 2022. Blubrake systems are already being used…
Sinking in the Boot for High Brow Commuting
Frankfurt, Germany Cycling shoes have hit a new high for fashion, with shoes specialist QUOC releasing the first elastic-sided boot with SPD compatibility. The UK-based business, with an office in Brisbane, released its Chelsea Boot just three weeks before displaying them at Eurobike. Founder Quoc Pham, who previously worked in the fashion industry, said the…