Medien
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History of technical exchange
For the first time, an event was held for experts of bicycle technology on the initiative of the Rhine Westphalian TÜV. The Essen bicycle forum was held every second year - with the financial support of VFM (German association of the cycle and motorcycle industry), i.e. a predecessor of the German Association of the Two-Wheeler Industry ZIV.
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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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Rapidly increasing numbers of cargo bikes are being sold and used on the road. What do dealers and manufacturers have to learn from the first product recalls and the continued testing of car magazines and automobile associations?
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Better consumer communications can avoid costly legal troubles.