According toreports, SRAM has purchased Amprio, a German manufacturer of electric motors, displays, and batteries. Rumors about SRAM entering the eMTB world have been circulating since 2019, and last June we spotted what was more than likely a test mule for a new motor at the Tweed Valley EWS. A large portion of SRAM's drivetrain development and engineering takes place in Schweinfurt, Germany, so the addition of Amprio's resources makes sense from a logistical standpoint. As for what SRAM's motor will look like when it's released, there still aren't any concrete details. Amprio produces a made in Germany eBike motor system that has an established European servicing base. The system has got off to a slow start with OEMs, but with Sram’s network that could soon change. The Amprio research and development centre and test centres are based in Düsseldorf. Alongside the drive unit, Amprio also delivers on a range of IP65 class batteries, as well a pair of display units with remote functionality. As is generally the case, the software links up with iOS and Android phones via Bluetooth, enabling the end user to fine tune functionality and pull up things like navigation. Amprio's current motor, the RMAG, delivers 75 – 90 Nm of torque, and provides up to 420% of support at a weight of 2.85 kg. They also have multiple battery options, ranging from 500 to 710 Wh. SRAM has a history of flirting with the electric bike motor and like its rival Shimano achieved long ago, a market entrance. Previously patent applications have been spotted, suggesting in-house development, but ultimately the group has opted to buy in the experience from an existing and proven systems maker. Shimano, Bosch, and Brose are currently the most common options for full power eMTBs, with TQ and Fazua gaining ground in the lighter weight segment. It'll be interesting to see what SRAM's offering brings to the table to set them apart from the crowd when that time comes. 

TENWAYS, a R&D and manufacturer of electric bicycles, completed its A-round financing of 300 million yuan on Jan 09. The A2 round was led by the consumer investment company L Catterton (Luwei Kaiteng). Tencent, Hillhouse, and Alibaba were the investors in the A1 round of financing. Previously, TENWAYS received an exclusive Pre-A round of investment from Hillhouse Ventures at the end of 2021. TENWAYS is a start-up company established in May 2021. In less than two years, there are many star-studded investment institutions behind it. There are not only industry giants like L Catterton (Luwei Kaiteng), but also front-line investors such as Hillhouse Capital and Huaying Capital. Institutions have also attracted big Internet companies such as Alibaba and Tencent to place bets. Not only is TENWAYS favored by capital, since 2022, at least three Chinese E-bike startups have completed a new round of financing. With labels such as "carbon neutrality + short-distance travel + consumer technology + smart hardware + going to sea", E-bike is obviously an investment hotspot that cannot be ignored. Relying on the Chinese supply chain, attacking the European and American markets TENWAYS is mainly committed to the research and development and production of high-quality E-bike. Compared with the traditional two-wheel travel mode, the E-bike with electric power assistance not only retains the sports fun of traditional riding, but also realizes the mixed output of manpower and power. , has the dual attributes of commuting and sports. Although TENWAYS was only established in May 2021, behind it is Trinidad, a bicycle company with a history of 32 years. In 2014, Liang Xiaoling, the founder of TENWAYS, became the general manager of Trinidad Group. Liang Xiaoling's keen Trinidad has made several major reforms, among which it proposed to develop the iVelos private customization platform and electric assist bicycles. In 2016, Liang Xiaoling officially explored the field of E-bike. At that time, Trinidad and Qingke reached a strategic cooperation to jointly launch the Trinidad X1E smart motorcycle. It is reported that the smart motorcycle is equipped with the VeloUP! Weixiu! smart power system developed by Qingke, with the torque sensor as the core, and the data from the torque, cadence and speed triple sensors are calculated in milliseconds through the automotive-grade Freescale chip. In this way, it can understand the user's riding intention and road conditions, and automatically output auxiliary power. In the second year, Trinidad successively launched the cutting-edge version of the smart motorcycle X1E, the lady bike Sella 2.0 and the folding bike Wanna 2.0, continuously expanding the E-bike product line. However, the domestic market is still dominated by electric vehicles for a long time, and it is difficult for E-bike to break through. However, Liang Xiaoling firmly believes that E-bike can change the way users travel. Since it is not easy to break through in Chin...

Brompton's profit is down despite a record turnover, the British folding bike company's accounts, published this week, show with inflation and supply chain risks hitting its business.  This is down to a several factors, including a massive increase in funding for research and development, higher staffing costs, and rising costs associated with supply chain delays and manufacturing, as well as inflation. Two of the biggest increased costs for the company were in staffing and research and development. The Brompton group has more employees than ever, according to its accounts, with 708. Meanwhile, R&D spending quadrupled, rising from £370,574 ($446,218) in 2021 to £1,504,509 ($1,811,619) in 2022. In addition the company sourced titanium out of both Ukraine and Russia before the war in Ukraine began last year, which has proved a struggle, and at the same time attempting to reduce its dependence on China and Taiwan for parts, amid fears of a growing military threat to the island from Beijing. The company's chief executive, Will Butler-Adams, told the Financial Times in December that the current situation was "extraordinary". “That restriction in supply out of Russia and Ukraine means that more people are going to China, the price of titanium is going up. So yes, that is a risk,” he said. “You combine the raw material cost and the labour cost, I’ve never seen that in my career. It is extraordinary,” he said, and said that the company would give staff a “cost-of-living rise” in March that will be higher than last year’s 5%. “We are prepared to take it on the chin for another 18 months and if nothing has stabilised we will then have to put price rises in to try and recover some of that profitability," he added. However, the 2022 turnover is well over double the amount the company made in the last financial year before the Covid pandemic when it turned over £42.4m ($51.1). The demand for folding bicycles appears to have exploded since then with the accounts showing the company sold 93,460 bikes in the year to 31 March 2022, its record year for bike sales. It is growing outside of the UK and Europe at a fast rate, with a turnover outside Europe up 53% to £44,501,450 ($53,590,792), compared to £29,046,314 ($34,978,972) the previous year.

Several days ago Salsa Cycles' Instagram published a recall notice. They will recall the carbon Cowchipper and Cowbell bars because of failure risk.  Whisky No.9 12F, and Whisky No.9 24F carbon handlebars are also affected. Given that these bars came as stock on six Salsa complete builds, including the Warroad, Warbird, and Cutthroat, it is advised to check whether you are affected. QPB, the parent company of Salsa Cycles, technically defines the recall as voluntary, stating: "After receiving reports of some of these handlebars cracking/fracturing where the brake/shift levers are installed, we entered into a Voluntary Recall in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada." However, importantly, as part of the suggested remedy the brand advises riders "stop using these handlebars and bicycles immediately" similar to what Canyon did with the Aeroad in 2021 following a similar handlebar failure. Riders are advised to take handlebars and bicycles to a local Salsa retailer, where they will be given the free installation of a replacement carbon handlebar or an alternative aluminum option.

The Scott launched first electric gravel bike named Scott Solace,which featured both electric gravel bike and electric road bike option and share the same frameset. it is a new drop-bar electric bike range that is based around TQ’s HPR550 motor system.   The electric gravel bike has 50mm tyre clearance and TQ’s HPR50 motor and battery,which is claimed to be one of the quietest and most compact systems on the market. Original intention Scott says it has aimed the Solace line-up at both new and experienced road and gravel cyclists.Lightweight, silent, compact and comfortable is the main target to design this bike frames. The lightweight aspect is not just for performance benefits, but also for user-friendliness too, for example when loading the bike into a car. Scott says the starting point in the Solace’s development was to decide on which motor and battery to use. The brand says it wanted the lightest, most compact and silent option on the market and once it decided on the TQ system, it could then work out how to design the frame around it. Like the majority of its other drop-bar bikes, the head tube, down tube, bottom bracket area and chainstays are said to be designed for stiffness and rigidity. In contrast, the other tubes are designed with comfort in mind. A versatile frame with plenty of neat details Scott manufactures use top-spec HMX carbon fibre and claims size medium gravel bike frame weighs 1.2kg.Compared to the Addict Gravel, the “wall thicknesses are slightly reinforced to hold the battery, mostly in the down tube in the battery clamping area” and “very similar stiffness values”. The Solace uses 700c wheels and has clearance for 50mm tyres, or 45mm with mudguards. Like the Lumen, Scott has specced all of the bikes with regular road and gravel bike components. The hydraulic hoses and gear cables run through the upper headset bearing. There’s some particularly neat detailing at the non-driveside thru-axle dropout. It uses a rubber grommet on the outside that is removable, with a metal spacer inside, for the thru-axle to insert through. This saves the need for an alloy or foam insert on the inside of the dropout and Valls says a shorter axle can be used, both of which save weight. He also claims the design enables a “direct transfer of loads from the axle into the internal face of the dropout” for a better ride feel. Unlike the Lumen, where the magnet is integrated into the driveside chainstay, the magnet on the Solace can be found on the inside of the non-driveside dropout. The speed sensor sits on the non-driveside dropout. The wire to this routes through a pocket in the carbon and routes internally to the side of the brake caliper mounting bolts. In a nod to versatility, Scott has added kickstand mounting points on the underside face of the non-driveside chainstay. Scott Solace geometry details The geometry is similar to the non-assisted Scott Addict Gravel. The 71-degree head tube angle, 73.5-degree...

Addict is the platform for the endurance road bike product line of the Swiss brand Scott, alongside the lightweight racing Addict RC and the competitive pneumatic Foil RC. It completes the triumvirate of carbon-framed road bikes, and recent history shows Scott has earned a reputation for impressive performance bikes – first with the Bike of the Year shortlisted Addict RC 10, and then with the highly regarded Foil RC. Addict, on the other hand, exceeds Scott's design standards for competitive models. Of course, it also has race performance. At the same time, it has well-considered geometry, a high-quality build and smart finishing kit, and he is easy to operate but does not compromise on speed.It could prove to be all the road bike you ever need. Scott Addict 30 specifications The Scott Addict 30 features a full-carbon frameset, constructed using Scott’s HMF carbon layup. HMF carbon is cheaper to manufacture, but Scott says it designs it carefully to be more compliant than the HMX and HMX-SL layups found on the Addict RC and Foil RC, while delivering a blend of stiffness and low weight. At the Scott Foil RC launch, Scott’s engineers explained that the carbon tiers are not just designed to help bikes hit certain price points. They’re conceived in such a way as to offer the ride characteristics a model’s average rider is likely to appreciate. Addict Frameset can also see many traces of comprehensive road bikes. There are pneumatic tube types, unlike Addict RC, which only pursue lightweight. At the same time, compared with Foil RC, the clearance of front fork tires is obviously increased, which can reduce turbulence and support wider tires. HMF carbon cloth is still used for the front fork, which is narrower at the shoulder and gradually enlarges at the lower end near the thru-axle dropout. The down tube is markedly broad, with flattened rear sides. It flares significantly towards the BB86 press-fit bottom bracket. The rear triangle sees dropped seatstays – a common inclusion for both aero and comfort benefit. The frame has a full internal routing design. The wire tube enters the frame from the vertical entrance of the Syncros and is routed inside the frame. Also, Addict supports the installation of fenders. Overall, the Addict 30 weighs in at 8.32kg, without pedals, which isn’t too shabby in a 56cm size, and with its build in mind. Scott Addict 30 geometry The Addict 30 plays to its endurance tag pretty solidly, although it has some refreshingly aggressive nods without straying into race bike territory. Notably, the reach is a comparatively long 394.3mm, made possible in part, by the long 1,015.4mm wheelbase. On the other, the long wheelbase gives the impression that the Addict has ‘long legs’, feeling particularly stable over longer distances and poor surfaces. The tall 593.3mm stack (the Addict features a 165mm-long head tube), in tandem with a squat 103mm stem, ensures the bars aren’t too far away or too low, but the 73-degree head tube angle is ...

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This is The 10th year Outride (formerly The Specialized Foundation) has launched a school pilot program to study how cycling affects the brain activity of young children and how this ultimately affects attention, focus and academic performance. Since then, Outride and its partners have made amazing progress, with more than 50,000 students participating in Outride's school and community programs each year. The results of this work were shared at the 2022 Outride Summit, which brings together a range of leaders and incredible talent from a variety of industries and underscores what Outride has always believed: that the benefits of cycling to light up the brains of young and young children are far-reaching; Cycling helps to improve the social skills of young children and can help overcome mental health crises they may face now and in the future. Mike Sinyard, co-founder of Outride, shared why he launched the project in 2012 and how continued advances in research and technology demonstrate the incredible benefits of cycling for the physical and mental health of kids and teens, inspiring him to continue supporting Outride to help promote cycling for kids and teens, So that more people can see the benefits and benefit from it. The key message: this is not about one particular type of cycling. It's about the great power that all bikes have to light up the brains of teenagers and children -- no matter what bike they ride. Allan Reiss, MD, Stanford University, shared the results of a study that used mobile brain imaging to capture what's happening in the brains of children and adolescents as they ride their bikes. Dr. Reiss summarized the current research on the brain benefits of cycling and other physical activities in children and adolescents, noting that sports like cycling are unique in combining "spatial orientation, navigation, body awareness, memory, motor control, balance and coordination, and executive function, which are important for improving and maintaining brain health in children and adolescents." Dr Reiss said both cycling and other physical activities help "improve your ability to make new [brain] cells and improve the ability to make connections between those cells" Ryan McKinney, MD, a middle school physical education teacher, describes research conducted at his school that found that "kids who go out for a bike ride before math and reading class learn more, perform better, and focus better." . Sean Wilson of Loma Linda University found that students who participated in a school cycling program called "Cycling for Focus" generally experienced an increase in psychosocial well-being, with the results particularly affecting female students. Olympian Christopher Blevins, who spoke at the summit as a delegate, said: "Cycling has been my foundation since I was very young and I consider it the greatest gift of my life." The panelists at the summit shared their cycling journey and why they chose Outride to inspire and increase cycling opportuni...

The 111th edition of the race - Grand Départ of the 2024 Tour de France will take place in Italy for the first time. The first of three stages will begin in Florence on June 29. The Tour de France has visited Italy a number of times but never started in the ‘Stivale’ nation. The director of the Tour de France Christian Prudhomme made the announcement Wednesday on the TG Sport broadcast of RAI, disclosing information about the three opening road stages for the three-week Grand Tour. The opening stage will cover 205km from Florence to Rimini, on the shores of the Adriatic in Emilia-Romagna. Organisers said the trek through Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna would total 3,700 metres of elevation gain. Stage 2 will run from Cesenatico for more climbing on the roads to Bologna that will cover 200km. The third stage will cover 225km from Piacenza to Turin for a sprint finish in the capital of Piedmonte. It has been reported that an estimated €10 million fee raised by the Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna and Piemonte regions made funding possible for the 2024 Tour to take place in Italy. The start of stage 4 is expected to be in Pinerolo before the race heads into France via the Alps. The trio of stages will celebrate the 100th year since the first Italian cyclist, Ottavio Bottecchia, won the overall title, doing so back to back in 1924 and 1925. Other Italian riders to have won the Tour include Gino Bartali, Riccardo Nencini, Marco Pantani and Fausto Coppi. It will mark the third consecutive year for the Tour to hold the overall start outside French borders, the 2022 race beginning in Copenhagen, Denmark and next year’s Tour beginning in the Basque Country, with the team presentation outside the Guggenheim museum in Bilbao. The 2024 Tour de France will be held a week earlier than usual, with a time trial in Nice on Sunday, July 21, to accommodate the Paris Olympic Games scheduled for between July 26 and August 11. It is the first time in history that the race will end outside of the Paris area. It will also be the first time that the Tour concludes with a time trial since Greg LeMond dramatically pipped Laurent Fignon on the Champs-Elysées in 1989.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) sent a letter to thousands of e-mobility manufacturers, distributors and retailers on Monday, December 19, calling on them to ensure their products comply with established safety standards or face possible enforcement action. The CPSC is an independent federal regulatory agency responsible for "protecting consumers from unreasonable risks of injury and death” from consumer products. The agency says that it received hundreds of reports from 39 out of the 50 U.S. States regarding fire and overheating incidents caused by electric micro-mobility products including e-bikes, e-scooters, e-unicycles and hoverboards. The CPSC reports at least 19 fatalities, including 5 deaths associated with e-scooters, 11 with hoverboards, and 3 with e-bikes as well as at least 22 injuries that resulted in emergency department visits. As Cycling Weekly has reported, we know that New York City alone has dealt with at least 200 lithium-ion battery fires, six fatalities and 130 injuries. This means that the nation-wide figures are likely even higher than what the CPSC is reporting at this time. These electric mobility transportation devices have rapidly grown in popularity for both recreational and professional use and with it, fires caused by faulty lithium-ion batteries and their chargers have become a worrisome problem not just in the U.S. but in cities the world over. The problem with these large lithium-ion batteries lies in the abundance of cheap, poorly made products from disreputable sources that are often sold via the internet, are untested and/or do not adhere to any safety standards. In order to curb these deadly blazes, many apartment complexes have started banning micro-mobility devices within its premises, and governing bodies like the New York City Council are considering banning second-hand and uncertified lithium-ion batteries all-together. For its part in preventing more incidents, the CPSC is imploring U.S. retailers, manufacturers and importers of all lithium-ion containing micro-mobility devices to ensure the products comply to "applicable consensus safety standards". These safety standards include ANSI/CAN/UL 2272, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 and the UL standards. "Compliance with the standards should be demonstrated by certification from an accredited testing laboratory. Manufacturing these products in compliance with the applicable UL standards significantly reduces the risk of injuries and deaths from micromobility device fires," wrote Robert S. Kaye, the director of the CPSC's Office of Compliance and Field Operations, in a letter. "Consumers face an unreasonable risk of fire and risk serious injury or death if their micromobility devices do not meet the level of safety provided by the relevant UL standards." Products that do not meet the safety standards could be considered a hazard and the CPSC warns that should they encounter such products, it will "seek corrective action as appropriate." "I urge you to r...

Recently, the Italian investment group UTurn announced that it has invested in 3T. After the acquisition, René Wiertz and Gérard Vroomen will continue to serve as shareholders and managers of 3T to guide the company's development. UTurn's Luca Mongoldi will also be involved in the operational and strategic management of the company. UTurn is a family business founded in 2021 by Gianpiero Peron, Luca Mongodi and Alberto Nicoli. UTurn's investment in 3T is to support the continued growth of the iconic Italian bicycle company, which currently has annual sales of 20 million euros. Founded in 1961, 3T mainly produces high-end road bikes, but also produces bicycle components (handlebars, seatposts, wheels and forks), and has offices in Italy and North America. Since 2019, its bicycle business increased by more than 300%. In recent years, some Italian bicycle brands have been acquired by foreign investors, so UTurn wants to keep its own national brand 3T in Italy. Over the years, 3T has built up a significant market share in the gravel bike segment, perfecting partnerships with established brands such as BMW and, more recently, launching a joint road bike with Lamborghini. The co-founder of UTurn said: "3T is the partner we want. This is a company that can embody the spirit of Italy. We will not be opportunistic in pursuit of immediate returns. Our goal is to support the company's steady growth in Italy and the world. growth path. 3T Founder and CEO René Weltz "We are delighted to have reached an agreement with UTurn to keep the brand in Italy, which will help 3T continue to grow. With the capital and management support of UTurn, we can With continued strong growth in the bicycle business, we will be able to accelerate our factory program."

Italian bike maker Pinarello could have a new owner in 2023. Private equity firm L Catterton, which bought a controlling stake in Pinarello in 2016, is reportedly seeking an offer as Pinarello's sales have nearly doubled since the takeover. According to a report in Unquote, consultant Houlihan Lokey will broker the deal, which is rumored to be attractive to Accell, whose brands include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon. In June, a consortium led by investment firm KKR bought a majority stake in Accell. Pinarello's sales have grown from €50 million to €90 million and after a few successful years in business it is sure to attract more interest. Pinarello's sales in the 2021-2022 fiscal year amounted to 83.9 million euros, an increase of 24% over the previous year. The cycling industry continues to grow, accelerating during the COVID-19 pandemic as people seek alternative modes of transportation and exercise away from crowded indoor spaces. A report by Technavio predicts that the bicycle market will grow by $22.7 billion from 2022 to 2027, and with expectations of steady growth, investors are eager for a piece of the pie. In September, private equity firm MiddleGround Capital bought HLC, which distributes SRAM, Shimano, Garmin, ABUS, RockShox, Kuat, Tacx and Muc-Off and owns Evo, WheelShop, PWR bikes and Eclypse. In July this year, Canyon bikes received a $30 million investment from LRMR Ventures and SC Holdings. In 2020, Ernesto Colnago sold the iconic Italian brand to Chimera Investments LLC, a UAE-based fund.