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Sales of new bikes in Switzerland 2010: Boom – an electric bicycle in nine

February 21, 2011 Donovan News

Solothurn (ots) – The electric bike surpasses himself: 39’200 new bicycles to the engine whispers have been sold in Switzerland during 2010, representing 11.2% of the workforce of the new bikes. Topping the charts of cycling, as found in the past the number of sports bikes 195’500 units.

In 2005, it was up just 1,800 e-bikes in Switzerland, and here is barely 5 years later they are 22 times more, ie almost 40,000! These bicycle-friendly environment, sophisticated technology and comfortable lead thanks to the support of an engine, are used and appreciated today by large segments of the population. With high reliability, fai-able maintenance costs, high maneuverability and notable performances, they are ideal for multiple uses. A few years ago, and flown into town to town as alien craft by a handful of fans in search of individualism, these E-bikes have gained from their letters-very noble in quantity of variants and models, conquering both mountain bikers, cyclists, walkers, pedal and persecuted by urban congestion.

The city bikes have lost ground to the E-bikes!

The bike “normal” daily, generously equipped with lighting, fenders, cargo racks, etc.. – More commonly called Citybike – has collected roughly competition of electric bicycles in 2010. With 116,000 units sold, it fell 15,000 units compared to the figure of last year. Connoisseurs of the industry attribute this decline to the fact that many buyers and buyers have opted for e-bikes instead of city bikes.

The bike is a popular sport

136,000 new ATVs, 15,400 racing bikes, 16,500 and 27,500 cycles Crossbike for juniors (20 to wheels 24 inch) split the sport bike segment in 2010. The ATV or “moun-tainbike” so appreciated even have accentuated its dominance with a jump of 8,000 units. Its popularity is due partly to the diversity of leisure and fitness of a society increasingly focused on the occupations of free time, but then also its multiple possibilities of use on paved roads or not.

One can generally observe that the bike valiantly conquered ground in the field of leisure and multiplies the miles, while signaling a slight flat on a daily basis and in terms of quantity. True to the motto: biking in sport or recreation is delivered in the wind and pleasure, to get to work or to shop, it has (yet) a nice potential. The segment of “bike daily” offers a wide range of activities in the cycling industry for the future.

Good prospects for 2011 season

The current positive trend in consumer caress the branch with a breeze of optimism. Just a little luck of weather and less turbulence in the economic universe that started the year turns into a good year for cycling.

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Enjoy Happy cycling fitness

February 10, 2011 Donovan Guide

Do you like me, have been riding a bicycle around the dream. Bathed in the fields of air, and wandering around in the soft sunlight, enjoy the scenery of exercise.

Ago, people have a bike as a means of transport, few people realize that riding a bicycle is a healthy and natural way of sports tourism. Happy cycling fitness cheap, but also fully enjoy the beauty of the travel process. A bicycle, a backpack to travel, simple and environmentally friendly. Passing through a bumpy road,through the dark tunnel, in the constant challenge of conquering the experience of pleasure, experience the atmosphere in the distant foreign land, in the end of the journey to experience success. Do not hesitate, and quickly told me the first step towards a dream now.

Beginners, general travel about 30-50 km can be. Select a bike is not necessary expensive, like around 1500-2000 dollars. The rest of us to make some effort in the equipment up and down.

Riding helmet: it is worn on top of a large mushroom head of Kazakhstan, the head because it can provide protection to vulnerable, it is necessary for the rider and equipment. Crash helmets to prevent the branches hitting the leaves, to prevent fly-rock hit, streaming rain, breathable, speed. Helmet with a brim to the sun, reflective signs affixed to the helmet can prevent accidental when riding at night hit. Helmet standard to judge good or bad the texture, weight, liner, wear comfortable, breathable, wind resistance effects.

Riding glasses: very cool ride for a class of equipment, and helmets used in conjunction with notable results. In addition to the general riding glasses, sports glasses shared role, its role in blocking ultraviolet radiation deserves special attention.

Riding coat: color is bright, tight upper body effects, it was a line of equipment. Role is to speed up, perspiration, behind the bag can hold things cycling jerseys, long sleeve jersey to prevent the arm was drying, plus cashmere jersey still warm. Speed riding coat effect is very significant, to note when purchasing fabric, not the more smooth as possible, take the line and upper body effect, too tight or too loose are not appropriate.

Riding Gloves: This is a quiet dedication has been riding equipment, absorbent, breathable, and slip the three complement each other. Riding gloves, and all that means is divided into two half, try to choose the time of purchase some sturdy stitching, thick palm area. Some gloves also have put a thumb towel material, easy rider wipe sweat. Riding pants: when riding on the perineal inevitable result of oppression, suffering from chronic prostatitis that will become a hidden danger. Meanwhile, the site airtight if the time will adversely affect individual health. So, for regular riding friends, riding pants is a must.

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