Bicycles

Taiwanese E-Bikes Create a Blue Ocean With Its Strong Industry Chain

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Sports, Other Retail, Environment, Retail, Biking, Cycling, Bicycles, Land transport, Appropriate technology, Sustainable technologies, Transport, Bicycle, Sustainable transport, Electric bicycle

Europe has become one of the major e-bike markets globally as the region leads the world in environmental awareness.

Key Points: 
  • Europe has become one of the major e-bike markets globally as the region leads the world in environmental awareness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201126005172/en/
    Merida's e-bikes have received the Taiwan Excellence Silver Quality Award in consecutive years.
  • Since the rise of the sharing economy, the Taiwanese bicycle industry was hit hard as the overall export value of Taiwanese bicycles slid downward.
  • However, the Taiwanese bicycle industry stresses quality over quantity as well as pursuing high-tech and high-value-added products, it has also greatly affected the development of the global bicycle technology.

Taiwanese E-Bikes Create a Blue Ocean with its Strong Industry Chain

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
Outdoors, Biking, Cycling, Sports, Bicycles, Land transport, Appropriate technology, Sustainable technologies, Transport, Bicycle, Sustainable transport, Electric bicycle

Europe has become one of the major e-bike markets globally as the region leads the world in environmental awareness.

Key Points: 
  • Europe has become one of the major e-bike markets globally as the region leads the world in environmental awareness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201126005168/en/
    Merida's e-bikes have received the Taiwan Excellence Silver Quality Award in consecutive years.
  • Since the rise of the sharing economy, the Taiwanese bicycle industry was hit hard as the overall export value of Taiwanese bicycles slid downward.
  • However, the Taiwanese bicycle industry stresses quality over quantity as well as pursuing high-tech and high-value-added products, it has also greatly affected the development of the global bicycle technology.

Taiwanese Pioneers in Mid and High-End Mountain Bikes Flourish as Demand Rises

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Biking, Cycling, Retail, Sports, Other Retail, Cycling, Land transport, Mountain biking, Bicycles, Mountain bike, Cycle sport, Marin Bikes

As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.
  • Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201125005309/en/
    Merida's premium version of an electric mountain bike, the eONE-SIXTY, won the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award in 2020.
  • Over the past few decades, the mountain bike has greatly evolved and can now be divided into two categories: suspension bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes.

Taiwanese Pioneers in Mid and High-End Mountain Bikes Flourish as Demand Rises

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Outdoors, Sports, Retail, Specialty, Biking, Cycling, Cycling, Land transport, Mountain biking, Bicycles, Mountain bike, Cycle sport, Marin Bikes

As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.
  • Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201125005306/en/
    Merida's premium version of an electric mountain bike, the eONE-SIXTY, won the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award in 2020.
  • Over the past few decades, the mountain bike has greatly evolved and can now be divided into two categories: suspension bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes.

Taiwanese Pioneers in Mid and High-End Mountain Bikes Flourish as Demand Rises

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Retail, Sports, Other Retail, Outdoors, Specialty, Biking, Cycling, Cycling, Land transport, Mountain biking, Bicycles, Mountain bike, Cycle sport, Marin Bikes

As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.

Key Points: 
  • As a major exporter of bikes, Taiwanese manufacturers provide nearly 70% of all the bikes for mid-range and high-end consumers around the globe.
  • Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201125005305/en/
    Merida's premium version of an electric mountain bike, the eONE-SIXTY, won the Taiwan Excellence Silver Award in 2020.
  • Over the past few decades, the mountain bike has greatly evolved and can now be divided into two categories: suspension bikes and full-suspension mountain bikes.

Black Friday Electric Bike Deals (2020): eBike Deals Highlighted by Consumer Walk

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Retail, Online Retail, Specialty, Other Retail, Bicycles, Land transport, Transport, Micromobility, Electric bicycle

Black Friday researchers have shared all the latest electric bike deals for Black Friday, featuring all the top savings on road, commuter, mountain & more electric bikes.

Key Points: 
  • Black Friday researchers have shared all the latest electric bike deals for Black Friday, featuring all the top savings on road, commuter, mountain & more electric bikes.
  • Check out the full selection of deals by clicking the links listed below.
  • Best Electric Bike (eBike) Deals:
    Save up to 71% on top-rated electric bike brands from SWAGTRON, ECOTRIC, ANCHEER & more at Walmart - check the latest deals on a wide range of electric folding, mountain, cruiser bikes and more
    Save up to $70 off on an extensive range of kids electric bikes at Amazon - click the link for the latest savings on kids eBikes from top brands like Razor, SYX MOTO, and Segway

Taiwanese Pioneers in Mid and High-End Mountain Bikes Flourish as Demand Rises

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Outdoors, Biking, Cycling, Other Sports, Sports, Cycling, Bicycles, Land transport, Mountain bike, Downhill bike, Freeride, Bicycle suspension, Electric bicycle, Mountain biking

Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.

Key Points: 
  • Each year, Taiwan exports about 2 million traditional bikes and mountain bikes now account for 60% of that total.
  • Last year, sales reached 529 million U.S. dollars with Taiwanese mountain bikes making up nearly 40% of that figure.
  • The full-suspension mountain bikes are also referred to as double-suspension mountain bikes.
  • Based on the length of the shock-absorbing travel, the full-suspension mountain bikes can be further divided into cross-country bikes, all-mountain bikes, freeride bikes, and downhill bikes.

Electric Bike Technologies Giving Free Electric Trikes to Children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Bicycles, Land transport, Transport, Tricycles, Micromobility, Tricycle, Appropriate technology, Sustainable transport, Electric bicycle, Electric tricycle, Bicycle

Meanwhile, Jason Kraft, CEO of Electric Bike Technologies in Croydon, PA, has seen business boom over the past several months.

Key Points: 
  • Meanwhile, Jason Kraft, CEO of Electric Bike Technologies in Croydon, PA, has seen business boom over the past several months.
  • The Bucks County-based business, which has been around since 2008, produces electric bicycles, electric tricycles, and electric bike conversion kits under four separate brands; Electric Bike, E-Bike Kit, Liberty Trike, and Electric Trike.
  • In 2019, after finding Electric Bike Technologies online, Kim Heinrich and her daughter Allison drove three hours from Maryland to meet with Kraft.
  • Watch the full video of Kraft's initiative to give away free electric trikes to kids with SMA here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTrdsrflywY .

Adventure Van Company Launches Social Impact Initiative Along With Rebrand as Company Experiences Major Growth

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Bicycles, World Bicycle Relief, WBR, The Adventurers, Van, Yoy, Sports equipment, Sports, Clothing

Since Vandoit's conception three years ago, the company has experienced over 300% YOY growth.

Key Points: 
  • Since Vandoit's conception three years ago, the company has experienced over 300% YOY growth.
  • He added, "We want the adventurers who use our vans to be able to reconfigure their vans to suit their current adventure.
  • The company is partnering with World Bicycle Relief (WBR) to create a sustainable 1-for-1 model, donating one heavy-duty bicycle for every van sold.
  • Vandoit is also launching an adventure news-based newsletter, the Adventur'r, which will bring adventure-based information/entertainment straight to the subscriber's inbox.

GoCardless puts payments in motion for Brompton's bike subscription service

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Bicycles, Folding bicycles, Brompton Bicycle, Folding bicycle, Brompton Bicycle, A-bike, Brompton

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueling the increasing demand for bikes, GoCardless , a leading fintech for recurring payments, has teamed up with Brompton , designers and makers of the iconic folding bike, to streamline the payments of 'Brompton Bike Hire'.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Fueling the increasing demand for bikes, GoCardless , a leading fintech for recurring payments, has teamed up with Brompton , designers and makers of the iconic folding bike, to streamline the payments of 'Brompton Bike Hire'.
  • This new service enables customers to avoid the upfront expense of purchasing a bike outright and with easy monthly payments, powered by GoCardless, it is easier than ever for consumers to rethink their commute.
  • With GoCardless' end-to-end API, Brompton is able to automate the entire payment collection process, significantly reducing time spent on administration.
  • Brompton Bike Hire is the 'sister company' of Brompton Bicycle and uses the folded-up bike design in all docks.