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Industry figures tracking sales of bicycles in Germany show that with 4.05 million bicycles sold in Germany last year, units sold dipped 6.9% compared to 2015. Describing 2016 as a ‘difficult year,’ ZIV, Germany’s industry cycle association, said adverse weather weakened sales in the first half of last year. While stating that the second half …

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A comparison of grants and subsidies offered by European governments to increase electric bike use and reduce pollution sees the UK languishing near the bottom of the table. The December 2016 report from the European Cyclists’ Federation shows the differing levels of financial incentives for e-cycling in a number of countries at both national and …

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AGF, an umbrella organization consisting of several German cycling associations, has issued a shot across the bows at those that tune or otherwise manipulate electric bikes to enable greater speeds or power than the bike is legally set up for. AGF’s remit to discuss ‘common, overarching topics to find strategies and solutions’, according to Two-Wheeler …

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Temple Cycles was set up by Matt Mears just over 3 years ago, selling bicycles designed and built in the UK direct to consumers. Mears started out by restoring vintage bikes to help pay his way through a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University Bristol. On finishing his studies, Mears moved from restoration to designing …

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