Accell’s sales rise on demand for electric and sports bikes

Accell Group, Europe's largest bicycle maker, said sales were higher in the opening months of 2011 compared with last year thanks to early summer temperatures. The Dutch company's sales were supported by growing demand for sports and electric bicycles, which compensated further decline for traditional bikes, and acquisitions.

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