BRUSSELS, Belgium - The merger of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and CONEBI has come one step closer, with the members of CIE endorsing a change to the association's statutes. The decision taken at the CIE general assembly this week reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to strengthen the industry's collective voice, enhance policy influence and ensure that cycling remains at the heart of Europe's green, digital and industrial transitions.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In the wake of forced labour accusations from the United States, Giant Group is extending its 'Zero Recruitment Fee Policy'. Originally in effect from January 1, 2025, this will now apply to all migrant workers currently employed at the company in Taiwan. "This latest expansion reflects the Group's ongoing institutionalisation and practices of human rights protection and fair employment," the company states.

NANTES, France - French start-up Velco is inviting the public to become shareholders as it opens its capital through a €800,000 participatory fundraising campaign. Part of the operation is hosted on the investment platform Tudigo, running from October to November 2025, with an initial target of €400,000.

VIENNA, Austria - "It's not a helmet, it's an airbag." That's the tagline for the Hövding 4, the new debut model for the Swedish brand now owned by the Austrian iSi Group. The latest wearable airbag design has been hyped as a complete reboot from previous models, the last of which came under fire for safety concerns.

台灣，台北－台灣面臨與國際勞動治理標準的壓力日漸提高，近期美國對Giant Group發出暫扣令並非個案。台灣人權促進會於聲明中指出，台灣製造業許多廠商皆高度仰賴高工時、低薪的勞動模式，其中部分做法已構成強迫勞動。

安道爾，馬薩納（LA MASSANA）－登山車品牌Commencal今年慶祝成立25週年。創辦人於2000年成立該公司，專注設計並生產優質自行車，尤其是重力取向的登山車類別。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－來自法國西部旺代省（Vendée）的小公司Anod可能即將撼動全球電動自行車產業。該公司採取了大膽作法，即逐步淘汰掉幾乎所有電動自行車都在使用的鋰離子電池，並以其稱為更安全、更永續的混和超級電容器（supercapacitor）作為替代方案。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－比利時摺疊電動自行車品牌Ahooga在新一輪融資中獲得550萬歐元資金，將用於開發摺疊自行車平台Max，並進一步拓展國際版圖。

POZZOLEONE, Italy - Sustainability, production efficiency and manufacturing in Europe spurred investments at the Selle Royal Group in recent years. The Stracciatella project, launched in November 2024, was a big step forward in sustainability, but also in quality control. During a visit, Bike Europe got all the details on this project and more.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Around 150,000 e-bike units were exported from Taiwan to the European Union in the first nine months of 2025, the latest customs data shows. This is a 3% increase compared to the same period last year - a welcome sign of market stabilisation for the Taiwanese supply chain. However, total exports reached just over 270,000 units from January to September, representing a 3% year-on-year decline. The spotlight is now on how this develops as the year closes, with the rollout of United States tariffs and human rights accusations on Taiwanese companies bringing disruptions to trade.

GIRONA, Spain - "We're not just replacing derailleurs — we're replacing complexity," says Marc Barceló, CEO and founder of Niche Mobility. The new player in the e-bike system market has built a fully digital drivetrain from scratch and is on course for an OEM launch in model year 2027. A significant step forward for the start-up was the display of prototypes at this year's Sea Otter Europe in its hometown of Girona.

RODGAU, Germany - The new owner of Rocky Mountain Bicycles, Chaos Sports Inc., is pushing forward in the European market. With the takeover of long-standing distributor BikeAction GmbH, which serves Germany, Austria, the Benelux, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia, the Canadians are reaffirming their strong commitment to Europe.

WARSAW, Poland - Today, Poland is a European manufacturing hub for bicycles and e-bikes — not a niche player but one of the continent's top producers. Polish factories produced around 1 million bicycles annually in the early 2020s, putting the country among the EU's five largest producers and giving it a meaningful share of regional supply chains.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The pressure on Taiwan to align its labour governance with international standards is increasing. The recent United States import ban on Giant Group is not seen as an isolated case. Many firms in Taiwan's manufacturing sectors, which rely heavily on high-intensity, low-wage labour, engage in practices that constitute forced labour, the Taiwan Human Rights Commission said in a statement.

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Cargo bikes are still regarded as pivotal in the transformation of urban logistics. Unlike the bicycle and e-bike industries, the cargo bike market is primarily business-to-business and new concepts are often developed in collaboration with B2B partners. While cargo bikes are displayed at the fringes of bicycle or logistics trade shows, the market remains highly promising.

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－日本自行車巨頭Shimano因違反日本《外包法》（下請法），未支付121家本地下包商代為儲存物料的費用，遭日本公平交易委員會（JFTC）點名。

台灣，台中－因應美國海關暨邊境保護局（CBP）對Giant台灣製自行車發出的暫扣令（WRO），該集團已成立緊急應變小組，以盡快解決問題。Giant Group於上週發布的聲明中表示：「我們致力於維持資訊公開與透明，並已採取多項行動。」

台灣，彰化－因應美國對Giant發出暫扣令，台灣自行車產業正積極採取應對措施。台灣第二大自行車廠Merida表示，該公司一向嚴格遵守台灣勞基法，並強調將採取具體行動，全面與國際公認的勞工及人權標準接軌。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－電動自行車品牌Cowboy與法國Rebirth Group將進一步加深合作關係，該集團計畫成為該品牌的大股東，持股比例可望達80%。確切細節尚未公布，不過Cowboy發言人曾向本社證實，與Rebirth的合作討論目前進展相當順利。

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - The new European Union guidelines on battery repairs will soon take effect, but whether the bicycle industry is sufficiently prepared remains to be seen. NOWOS founder Prins Doornekamp said he is surprised by the limited knowledge among both manufacturers and bicycle retailers.