TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the second year in a row the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) held a forum during the Taipei Cycle show to update the industry on the progress of the initiatives of its members. This year a focal point was the introduction of human rights code of conduct signed by all 82 members of the BAS to protect workers rights within the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The occasion was somewhat marred later in the day when a protest contradicted the progress being made.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle Show 2025 officially opened today, with the theme of Ride the Revolution. With the country's manufacturing industry looking to rebuild after a couple of very challenging years, the organisers report optimistic attendance figures.

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - Two key topics challenging the bicycle and e-bike industry, sustainability and geopolitical issues are addressed in a new study by McKinsey & Company and the WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry). Is the industry prepared for 2025?

MASER, Italy - The brand relaunch of Sidi after the takeover by Italmobiliare Group in 2022 has turned out to be very profitable. The Italian cycling and motorcycle shoes manufacturer reports a 33.1% year-on-year growth in turnover to €31.7 million.

OGDEN, USA - Scott recently announced the roll-out of a multichannel sales strategy including a consumer direct option. In an official statement, they have now made public that the webshop will open soon. "We aim to strengthen the brand and expand consumer reach to drive more awareness and demand for our dealer network," remarked Hap Seliga, president and CEO of Scott USA.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The relevance of product award ceremonies at international trade shows has developed into a key communication topic. The Taipei Cycle d&i awards are a fixed event at the opening of the Taipei Cycle Show. After an intensive two-day selection process, Bike Europe sat down with four jury members and discussed how they evaluated the entries to recognise the award-winning innovations.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2025) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. In the run up to Taipei International Cycle Show the first cautious signs of a market recovery are there. In the past years, the industry has learned to be careful about making bold statements about market developments as these often turned out to be incorrect.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The combined revenue of Taiwan's two largest bicycle manufacturers Giant and Merida hiked 48% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025. At the last presentation of the annual results, Giant pointed out that the most difficult period for the industry has passed and is cautiously optimistic about the market performance in 2025. This statement doesn't mean the industry's warehouses are empty again and the market has passed its rock-bottom. However, after hearing Giant and Merida's announcements, component manufacturers have breathed a sigh of relief.

Recognising the demand for better-integrated and lighter components in the e-bike market, AUTORQ has responded to industry trends. Building on its success in providing the widest range of standard bottom bracket torque sensors, the company has developed an innovative integrated hub motor torque sensor.

TAICHUING, Taiwan -Taiwan´s third-largest bicycle manufacturer Ideal Bike Corporation significantly reduced its costs in 2024, according to the limited financial information communicated by the company. However, last year's revenue of TWD 2.65 billion (€737.46 mln) still represented a year-on-year drop of 27.5%.

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TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In a circular economy it is often a challenge to find a new purpose or customers for recyclable waste. ZIPP owner SRAM had been looking for a source of the waste which comes from the production of its carbon components, including wheelsets, handlebars, stems and seat posts. This issue was addressed through their collaboration with Velo.

SEATTLE, US - Rad Power Bikes, which began as a US director to consumer brand, has appointed Kathi Lentzsch as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With deep experience in transforming both consumer-facing and B2B businesses, including retail, she will oversee the company's strategic pivot to focus on physical retail.

DÜSSELDORF, Germany - Following European success in Paris, Mechelen and Berlin, French e-bike refurbishment specialist Upway has opened its second UpCenter in Germany. The location in Düsseldorf, strategically chosen for its gateway to western Europe, will facilitate furthering Upway's international growth. The company also counts two locations in the US in its growing portfolio.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's leading role in the international market for ICT products could play an important role in regenerating the supply chain for e-bikes. In 2017-2018 the country's bicycle industry made a successful transition to the production of e-bikes. The strong focus on this high-value product category gave Taiwan the opportunity to move forward in this innovative market. However, the strong fluctuations in supply and demand has seen Taiwan completely lose momentum in the e-bike market.

台灣，台中－Giant Group自家品牌在歐美市場，尤其美國的庫存過剩，持續影響該集團財務表現。其董事會表示，2024年合併營收新台幣712.8億元（約19.8億歐元），年減7.4%。儘管2024年整體財務指標皆呈負成長，該集團對2025年展望仍抱持樂觀態度。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－為降低庫存祭出的大規模折扣活動，造成德國去年電動自行車平均零售價及市值下滑。銷量雖相對保持穩定，自行車及電動自行車總營收為63.3億歐元，較2023年70.6億歐元下降10.1%，儘管如此，仍遠高於2019年40億歐元。

德國，德勒斯登（DRESDEN）－德國自行車零售電商Bike 24 Holding AG經過2024年Q4優異表現後，該公司不僅確定已回歸增長，也已完全實現2024年獲利目標。該公司2024年財報要待3月26日才會發布。

Bike Matrix、Noca、BikeFolder等企業是近年來以自行車產業數據管理為導向的新創公司之一，這些公司在數位化於價值鏈當中變得日益重要的時刻，發現了市場上的缺口。汽車產業已成功實現數據管理自動化，不過自行車產業尚未，對營收、價值鏈透明度及成長幅度造成影響，這樣的情況是否即將改變？

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The excess inventory of Giant Group's own brands in Europe and the US in particular, continued to impact the financial performance of the company. The board of directors reported a 7.4% decline in consolidated sales to NT$71.28 bn (€1.98 bn) in 2024. While all financial indicators were negative for 2024, Giant Group remains positive for 2025.