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There is no doubt that some Chinese factories have had help opening up shop and proving local jobs. All Governments anywhere the world will do this. Grants available in Europe are very substantial. The question is whether the Chinese firms gain an unfair advantage. We hope to prove that they...

I agree, the frames are excellent. Like many big brands RM frames have their frames made in Taiwan. Superb quality. We use Taiwanese frames on the be Wisper eMTBs too. All the best, David

They really are desperate Dave, they know the Chinese are going to take them head on with better Tech and better faster building techniques over the next few years. It’s not the small to medium sized builders that are worried. It’s one or two mega manufacturers who currently have 25% of the...

Press release First Meeting of the Collective of European Importers of Electric Bicycles On Tuesday 21st December, the Collective of European Importers of Electric Bicycles held their first meeting in Brussels to discuss the proceedings concerning imports of electric bicycles from China. The...

From LEVA This is the official announcement by the Commission accepting the EBMA complaint on subsidising and officially starting the investigation. As said at the meeting, the EBMA complaint is almost a cc of the first complaint. It is just a bit more work and especially, the Commission...

I agree Flecc, my point is: How can the EBMA be so two faced?

They were always going to fight hard, it's a big market they are trying to take over. Interestingly I was talking a prospective new builder in Portugal today and they told me that as they had huge subsidies to get them going and if this went through it would have to effect them too??? Stranger...

Thanks Flecc! :D

It's actually all very exciting! If I may quote The Bard..... "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he to-day that sheds his blood with me. Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile, This day shall gentle his condition; And gentlemen in England now a-bed. Shall think themselves...

For anyone that is interested. Our group, supported by LEVA (Light Electric Vehicle Association, Europe) met for the first time in Brussels yesterday and appointed a superb lawyer to fight the anti dumping complaint. He says that the case submitted by the EBMA is "interesting". He also...

Hi Steve, it’s best to leave the batteries just under fully charged. Don’t keep the charger connected. Keep the bikes and batteries in a dry place and top up the batteries for half an hour every 4 to 6 weeks to be on the safe side. All the best, David

PS, we do have a few ex demo models in stock! Very attractive discounts.

Hi Technopedler, For what it's worth, we distributed RM bikes in the UK for several years. In that time we had only a handful of issues, all of which were dealt with very quickly. Their bikes are expensive but good value for money. They are individually hand built in Frankfurt and one engineer...

Anti-dumping duty stayed in place By the way, during the appeal period the 48.5% anti-dumping duty imposed on bikes made by Giant China and imported into the EU stayed in place. This means that since June 2013 Giant China’s export to Europe has been hampered by this dumping duty. What this means...

Good news from the EU.... this MUST strengthen our case. EU Court of Justice Dismisses EBMA Appeal in Giant China’s Dumping Case Laws & Regulations 1062 LUXEMBOURG – Earlier today the Court of Justice of the European Union dismissed the appeal of the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association...

Hi Unseen, Cyclehouse or Valley EBikes in Bolton would have them available. All the best, David

That's a good deal Nev, we would be pleased to transfer the warranty to the new owner if we can get the bike checked out at one of our dealers first. All the best, David

The Importers Group is meeting in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss the latest on the EBMA ADT claim. If any sympathisers currently not in the group would like to attend, please PM me. I have two places left in my car, we are staying overnight on Monday in the centre of Brussels.

OK, I give up. :rolleyes:

Level playing field? I have cut and pasted a section of a press release issued by LEVA who are assisting us in the battle against the unfair ADT. It explains our position rater well, if a little longwindedly... "Having read the complaint, LEVA-EU has concluded that this initiative is not aimed...