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The sales ban of Babboe cargo bikes in the Netherlands is also causing a stir in Germany and playing into the hands of cargo bike critics. What the trade should do now.

Training course/workshop - New date: 22/23 April 2024
EU law, regulations and directives as well as applicable standards and CE marking explained in a comprehensive way by means of the product bicycle

Retrofit motors for bicycles are cheap and can breathe new life into old bikes. However, are they safe, as well? And what about insurance coverage? The matter is tricky.

Dirk Zedler on: fork steerer tubes made of carbon

Light and ultralight road bikes, time trial bikes, cyclocross and gravel bikes usually have carbon steerer tubes. For 20 years, such steerers have been the number one cause for recalls in the cycling industry. Manufacturers, dealers and users are equally called upon to ensure their bikes are safe.

Dirk Zedler on: market surveillance procedures

Markets for bicycles are growing — drawing greater attention from the various market surveillance authorities. Sales bans are being imposed on manufacturers for a variety of different reasons.

Delivery delays, supply bottlenecks for spare parts, long lines in workshops, lack of skilled personnel – bike dealers are currently facing a sea of challenges. So what can be done to ensure that business thrives in the medium and long term?