Posts Tagged ‘mahle’
BIKEBOX Distribution Boosts Mahle Availability
Palencia, Spain MAHLE SmartBike Systems has bolstered its technical customer service in Australia by partnering with Melbourne-based distributor BIKEBOX. The Spanish manufacturer, established in 2015, is a subsidiary of German automotive parts manufacturer Mahle Group and has quickly established a strong presence in the bicycle industry after releasing the lightest and most compact e-bike drive…
Product Briefs: The Beam, MAHLE, Pendix, WAU, Ortlieb and Porsche
Paris, France French start-up The Beam has launched an eye-catching new helmet that, at first glance, resembles a full-face downhill helmet but is designed very specifically for urban commuters. The Virgo is a full-face helmet weighing just 650 grams and styled for the urban market, including an LED light at the back. It is specifically…
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 Bike 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…
Mahle Claims Title for Lightest e-Bike Drive System
Stuttgart, Germany German manufacturer Mahle is claiming the title of the lightest e-bike drive system on the market, releasing the 3.2kg x20 last month. The x20 also set a new benchmark for power-to-weight ratio, according to the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier’s e-bike division, Mahle Smartbike Systems. A statement from Mahle says the x20’s hub motor weighs…