Electric bike
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Continental has unveiled a new e-bike drive system, developed in partnership with Benchmark Drives, that drive specialty division ContiTech Power Transmission Group says is smaller, more powerful and lighter than other systems currently available.
![Angela Merkel at the show Wednesday. Eurobike photo. Angela Merkel at the show Wednesday. Eurobike photo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/274_EUROBIKE2013.jpg?itok=9midLp3m)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered the opening address at Eurobike yesterday, highlighting the important role of bicycles as part of the transportation system and as an economic driver.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — It’s not just grandmas anymore.
![An OHM model with Gates drivetrain at Demo Day Tuesday. BRAIN photo. An OHM model with Gates drivetrain at Demo Day Tuesday. BRAIN photo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/OHM.jpg?itok=jN5exHfR)
ARGENBÜHL, Germany (BRAIN) — Gates Carbon Drive has come a long way from its early days dressing up single-speed mountain bikes with near silent running and hassle-free—i.e., chain lube-free—maintenance.
![Mathias Seidler (left) and Tony Lo at the presentation Tuesday. BRAIN photo. Mathias Seidler (left) and Tony Lo at the presentation Tuesday. BRAIN photo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/LOandfriend.jpg?itok=_2FtFXkV)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Despite bad weather that dragged down bike sales this spring, industry leaders speaking on a panel Tuesday at Eurobike are optimistic about the spark electric bikes and new technologies will continue to provide the German market.
![Flitzbike's Wooden Racer was a hit at Tuesday's Demo Day. BRAIN photo. Flitzbike's Wooden Racer was a hit at Tuesday's Demo Day. BRAIN photo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/woodenracer.jpg?itok=PffLDTj_)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — A wet and cold spring and summer dampened bike sales and inflated supplier inventories in Europe and globally, leading to rampant discounting.
![The Grace Urban MX2 with Bosch motor uses a Gates Carbon Drive. The Grace Urban MX2 with Bosch motor uses a Gates Carbon Drive.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Grace%20Urban%20MX2%20Bosch.jpg?itok=QLaLxYsa)
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Gates Carbon Drive is ramping up for next week's Eurobike expo in Germany. The Colorado-based brand's belt drive system is increasingly getting the attention of European electric bike makers, and the company is launching a new range of products at Eurobike aimed at that market.
![The Grace Urban MX2 with Bosch motor uses a Gates Carbon Drive. The Grace Urban MX2 with Bosch motor uses a Gates Carbon Drive.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Grace%20Urban%20MX2%20Bosch.jpg?itok=QLaLxYsa)
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Gates Carbon Drive is ramping up for next week's Eurobike expo in Germany. The Colorado-based brand's belt drive system is increasingly getting the attention of European electric bike makers, and the company is launching a new range of products at Eurobike aimed at that market.
Lawyer Steven W. Hansen guides us through a mass of electric bike regulations.
![Design Logic bikes feature integrated rear racks Design Logic bikes feature integrated rear racks](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/535_IMG_20120715_121643.jpg?itok=2VLNImQJ)
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — A three-year-old Pennsylvania brand is offering custom U.S.-made cargo bikes and electric bikes, bringing utilitarian options to consumers with specific needs.
![Pedego's Dana Point location Pedego's Dana Point location](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Pedego%20Dana%20Point.jpg?itok=-TRxtu4v)
SANTA MONICA, CA (BRAIN) — Pedego Electric Bikes continues to expand its reach by opening its seventh Pedego-branded store in less than three months in Southern California. Pedego Santa Monica opened its doors in early May, and will have a grand opening party this Sunday.
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — The New York City Council has cracked down on e-bikes in a move intended to discourage restaurant delivery cyclists who have angered residents by speeding against traffic or zooming down sidewalks.