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  1. Electric bike enthusiasm in Germany increases by 24 percent

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    As reported in numerous publications, a survey by Shimano has examined the consequences of the corona pandemic for the pedelec market and found that 24% of Germans now ride electric bikes more often than before the pandemic, or are more inclined to buy an e-bike.

    The study was carried out in Germany with a sample size of 2,000 people who were interviewed for the Shimano brand as part of a larger group of 14,000 people in twelve European countries. German subjects showed a greater willingness to use or buy an e-bike than was the case before the corona pandemic. Those with the highest probability of buying or using e-bikes were aged between 25 and 34 years of age, at 30%, while the likeliness was only 21% for participants over 55 years of age.

    According to the study, a key motivation for this increased uptake was a possible improvement in general fitness, with 29% of the German participants citing it. 30% stated that they would mainly use an e-bike as an alternative to public transport, as this is one way to avoid the risk of contact with Covid-19. Cars are often preferred, and can outperform, over long distances, but shorter distances in towns and cities it can be faster and more efficient to take an ebike, especially during peak hours. Correspondingly, 16% of those surveyed named the main reason that they would save more time with an e-bike than with another means of transport. When it came to the reason for the increased likelihood of buying or using an e-bike, 33% of respondents felt that an e-bike is a good alternative to motorized vehicles. A large amount of younger respondents (34% of 18-24 year olds) were attracted by the possibility of reducing their carbon footprint with an e-bike.

    The numbers do not tell the whole story. Even though the industry has enjoyed the benefits of a “bicycle boom” worldwide, the interest from the public must be matched by government initiatives and investments at local and national level, such as safe cycle routes, or financial incentives. These factors would help to meet the concerns of the 17% of those surveyed who felt the lack of a sense of security while riding, or the 54% of the participants who cited the high purchase price as one of the biggest obstacles to buying an ebike.

    Source: https://www.sazbike.de/markt-politik/shimano/elektroradbegeisterung-steigt-um-24-prozent-2706606.html?utm_source=sazbike_nl&utm_campaign=Schweizer_Warentester_testen_Smartphonehalter_21102021&utm_medium=email

  2. Former Shimano Chairman Yoshizo Shimano passes away

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    OSAKA, JAPAN July 6, 2020 – It is with profound sadness that Shimano has announced the passing of their Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman Yoshizo Shimano. Yoshizo died of chronic heart failure at the age of 85 on July 3, 2020.

    The contributions he made to Shimano’s business cannot be measured and his impact will be felt forever.

    The funeral has been held by close relatives, with his surviving wife, Ms. Ikuko Shimano, representing the family.
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    PROFILE
    Yoshizo Shimano
    Born Nov 27, 1934

    1934 Born as the third son of the founder Mr. Shozaburo Shimano.
    1965 Assume the position of President of Shimano American, the sales subsidiary in the United States.
    Through his twenty-seven year residence there, Yoshizo contributed greatly in developing the overseas market.
    1995 Assume the position of President of Shimano Inc.
    2001 Assume the position of Chairman of Shimano Inc.
    2012 Assume the position of Chairman Emeritus of Shimano Inc.
    He has been powerfully leading the Japanese bicycle industry for a decade since 2001 as President of the Bicycle Association of Japan (now the General Bicycle Association), serving as its honorary chairman since 2011.

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