With the bankruptcy of manufacturer GOVECS, the once-promising electric scooter e-Schwalbe has come to an end. This product, intended to revive the classic East German SIMSON scooter, ultimately succumbed to high pricing, limited practicality, and fierce market competition. On November 24, 2025, Munich-based GOVECS filed for insolvency, putting a sudden stop to this nostalgia-driven project. Positioned as a modernized upgrade of the iconic Simson Schwalbe—an indelible cultural memory for generations...

How healthy is riding an e-bike? What changes occur in our bodies when we ride one? These questions often arise when considering switching from a regular bike to an e-bike or resuming cycling after a long break. Scientific research and practical experience confirm that e-biking offers numerous health advantages, making it an ideal form of exercise for diverse groups of people. Below is a detailed exploration of its health benefits...

Drive manufacturer Bafang and connectivity specialist Comodule will be working together in the future. Both companies announced their cooperation in mid-October 2025. An initial project involves Bafang’s rear wheel hub motor systems. Ultimately, both end customers and ebike manufacturers are set to benefit. Greater security through connectivity Connectivity is one of the topics that will continue to gain importance for ebikes in the coming years. There is still plenty of...

As electric mountain bikes (E-MTBs) gain momentum in the outdoor scene, more and more riders are hitting the mountain trails. But behind the freedom of cruising lies an "invisible agreement" that upholds trail ecology and interpersonal harmony—trail etiquette. As ambassadors of this sport, every move you make on the bike shapes the future of the trails and the reputation of the E-MTB community. The following core guidelines are essential for...

2025 Spanish Bicycle Production Data Affected by the sluggish market at the start of the year, Spanish bicycle production is expected to hit a five-year low in 2025 – the first time it falls below 300,000 units annually since 2020. However, Q3 data shows signs of recovery. Overall Pressure: Both Production and Output Value Drop to Five-Year Lows According to official data from Spain’s Ministry of Industry and Tourism, the...

This year's Eurobike exhibition seems to have delivered less-than-ideal results. The collective absence of industry giants like Canyon, SPECIALIZED, and DT SWISS has further significantly diminished the exhibition's appeal. Recently, two authoritative institutions in Germany's bicycle industry – the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) and Zukunft Fahrrad (Future Bicycle Association) – announced that they will terminate their cooperation with fairnamic GmbH and the Eurobike exhibition. Meanwhile, the ISPO exhibition also...

From mechanical shifting that required precise fine-tuning to electronic shifting with one-click accurate gear changes, bicycle transmission technology has undergone earth-shaking changes over the past few decades. In 2009, Shimano launched the DURA-ACE 7970 Di2, introducing electronic shifting to road bikes for the first time and ushering in a new era of digital shifting. Since then, innovations like synchronized shifting and wireless connectivity have emerged one after another. Yet until...

Recently, Shimano, the world's largest bicycle component manufacturer, announced its latest financial results and market dynamics. Despite a slight increase in sales revenue, the company has witnessed a significant drop in profits. Financial Performance: Rising Revenue, Falling Profits In the first nine months of this year, Shimano's bicycle product sales reached a total of 266.243 billion yen (approximately 1.749 billion US dollars), representing a 5% increase compared to the same...