Monday, November 27, 2006

the euros are coming

While out searching the web today came across an article about how Eurobike is moving into the US bike market. I have to admit that I have never heard of Eurobike, but from the sounds of it they will be coming more of a name in America.
Eurobike is in the same bike trade show business as Interbike (see previous posting). With the growth of Interbike’s trade show in Vegas, this should be seen as good thing for the biking business in America. The more access the bike parts manufacturers can get to show the local bike shop owners, the greater availability of new bikes and parts for the rider.
Eurobike currently makes their event open to the general public. This will be another venue for the rider to see what the latest technology has for them. The Interbike Expo is not open to the general public. You must either work for an exhibitor, own or work in bike shop, or be part of the media.
The Eurobike web site is reporting that bike sales in Germany have reached 3 billion Euros. This was a slight dip from last year, but they are optimistically hopeful that bike components will lift up the total sales.
The domestic bike sales in Germany is one area they were not too optimistic. They sighted the higher imports as the main reason for Germany’s decline.
Any increase in interest in biking in America is a good thing for riders. Hopefully this trend will continue.


Eurobike is coming
Eurobike homepage

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