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New entrants and changes in the market
The European bicycle market is attracting new players in all categories, from investors and automotive companies, to insurers, motor vehicle experts and dealers of all kinds. How should the traditional cycling trade adapt to this new market landscape?
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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.
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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.
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Better consumer communications can avoid costly legal troubles.
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There has been only a sparse number of trade fairs since the beginning of the Corona pandemic. Therefore, the question is how does the industry deal with it.