In reply to the comments by Prophete and Pantherwerke and by Vaterland-Werke, Germany points out that the market for bicycles is divided into three segments, and not two as claimed by these companies. The three segments are specialised trade, mail order/catalogue sales and self-service premises.
En réponse aux observations de Prophete, de Pantherwerke et de Vaterland-Werke, l’Allemagne indique que le marché des vélos se compose de trois segments et non de deux comme l’affirment ces entreprises: le commerce spécialisé, la vente par correspondance et le libre-service.