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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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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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Recent years have seen a boom in bicycle and e-bike sales. It’s high time for bike dealers and manufacturers to start caring about the bicycle as a product in all its facets. The industry needs to ramp up its lobbying effort to ensure cycling is a truly sustainable mobility solution.
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Manufacturers and service providers are aware of the importance of sustainability. The issue requires however a consistent and reasonable approach.