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E-bike and bicycle imports increased again
Compared to the two previous years with strong sales, the bike trade was able to increase again in the first half of 2022. E-bike imports rose by 5.6 percent, and those of bicycles by 9.3 percent. Exports also increased for e-bikes. Only in the case of bicycle exports did...
Velosuisse takes up Radiate
Velosuisse, the association of Swiss bicycle and bicycle parts suppliers, has added Radiate Engineering and Design AG as another reputable bicycle development company.
Velosuisse with Specialized and myStromer
Velosuisse, the association of Swiss bicycle and bicycle parts suppliers, has received a welcome addition. With Specialized and myStromer, two renowned, internationally active companies with Swiss business headquarters could be won for the association.
Sales in 2021
Bicycle and e-bike sales figures slowed by Corona The Swiss bicycle market lost momentum in the previous year due to Corona. Compared with the record year 2020, the market shrank by 1.5 percent in terms of units in 2021 - entirely at the expense of pure...
Further information on mandatory lights and speedometer for e-bikes
From April 1, 2022, there will be a general daytime running light obligation for all e-bike riders and from April 1, 2024, a speedometer obligation for fast e-bikes (up to 45 km/h) with a transition period until 2027 for S-pedelecs already in circulation. The Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, has...
Safe cycling in winter thanks to winter tyres and LED lights with hub dynamo
What gives cars a significant safety advantage in winter also works for bicycles and e-bikes: winter tyres and a powerful LED lighting system with a reliable hub dynamo. Cycling is also very healthy in winter, is fun and helps protect the climate....
Marked growth in e-bike and bicycle imports
Compared to the strong sales of the previous year, the bike trade was again able to increase significantly in the first half of 2021. Imports of e-bikes rose by 16.5 percent and those of bicycles by 8.9 percent. Exports also increased significantly. However, it is unclear how the situation...
Covid-19: Large-scale normalization in customer contact and workshop
According to the Federal Council, a large part of the Covid 19 regulations will be relaxed as of 26 June. Only indoors and in direct contact with customers will the wearing of masks be compulsory. However, in one's own interest, certain distance and hygiene rules must still be observed....
Delivery situation for bicycles and e-bikes eases up
The wet and cold May has led to an easing of the supply situation in the bicycle industry. The "bike shortage" that has been widely cited in the media in recent months is now still occurring sporadically. Spring, and especially May, is the key time in the...