GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU is inviting e-bike manufacturers and assemblers across Europe to participate in a newly launched survey. The survey is designed to gather insights on the impact of European anti-dumping duties on bicycle components imported from China, aiming to provide a clearer understanding of how these tariffs affect the industry's competitiveness, business operations, and market growth.
德國，美茵茲（MAINZ）－基於效益考量，Pon集團決定將品牌Santa Cruz和Cervélo的歐洲產線遷至Pon Bike位於德國埃姆施泰克（Emstek）的工廠，Mainz廠將在2025年4月停止營運。以上資訊來自德國媒體《MTB-News》的網站報導。
荷蘭，寧斯佩特（NUNSPEET）－破產管理人Frans van Oss已證實，荷蘭電動自行車品牌Stella確定破產。事情發生得比預期還快，該公司上週剛提交美國《破產法》第11章程序申請。現在所有目光都集中在這間陷入財務困難的電動自行車製造商是否可能重新站起。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group在確保獲得主要利益關係人足夠的支持後，便能繼續進行財務重組。該公司月初時表示：「執行資本重組將能創造一個永續的財務及營運平台來執行我們的策略。我們的長期貸款和循環信貸機構中約有8成已承諾會對這次重組計畫給予支持，其他主要債權人亦同意該計畫。」
美國，德盧斯（DULUTH）－避震專家Fox Factory Holding Copr.的Sports Specialty Sports Group（SSG）第三季銷售增長，原因不只是近期收購Marucci Sports帶來的營收，SSG的品牌Easton Cycling、Fox、Marzocchi、Race Face、Ride Concepts的產品銷售皆有顯著回升。
ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Performance brand Wilier Triestina is adding to its expansion strategy in the Asian market. Youn Live, a Taiwanese company with which Wilier has worked for many years as a client and which was fully acquired in 2021, is being transformed into a strategic and logistical hub, becoming the centre of the brand's development in Asia and Oceania.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Mid 2024 Giant Group's sales trend seemed to have found a way up again, but this turned out to be only a short-lived revival. In July, Giant still expected operations to improve gradually, but the financial report published yesterday of the Q1-3 results show that a full recovery takes longer than expected.
PALENCIA, Spain - Mahle SmartBike Systems has unveiled XS, its latest e-bike integration system aimed at delivering 'unprecedented freedom' in bicycle design. The XS system was created to simplify the integration process for bike manufacturers and features downsized components that reduce its environmental impact.
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Dutch e-bike brand Stella has been declared bankrupt, the appointed administrator Frans van Oss has confirmed. Coming quicker than expected, the bankruptcy follows the request for a delay in payments last week. Now all eyes are on a possible restart of the financially troubled e-bike manufacturer.
The Taipei Cycle Show 2025, organized by Taitra, will be held from March 26 to 29 at TaiNEX 1 and 2. With the theme 'Ride the revolution', this premier event aims to unite global innovations and promote sustainable practices within the bicycle industry. As the second-largest bicycle show worldwide, it plays a vital role in shaping the future of cycling.
DULUTH, USA - It's not only the inclusion of recently acquired Marucci Sports' revenue boosting up suspension expert Fox Factory Holding Corp.'s Sports Specialty Sports Group (SSG) third quarter sales. SSG's bicycle product sales under the Easton Cycling, Fox, Marzocchi, Race Face, Ride Concepts brand names are also impressively bouncing back.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - Do you want to contribute to independent journalism in the bicycle industry? Now is your chance. Bike Europe is looking for a driven journalist to expand its editorial team.
HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The reorganisation plans for Flyer as announced last week by ZEG caused a big scratch on the image of the Swiss company which once stood at the forefront of the e-bike boom in Europe. Shortly before the announcement, CEO Andy Kessler discussed the inventory situation at Flyer and finding a way back to 'normal', but also their relationship with owner ZEG and the market dominance of Bosch during an interview with Bike Europe.
MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award in the company category 'Two Wheelers'. This award, which acknowledges ecological and social commitment, has been awarded since 2008 by the German Sustainability Award Foundation and recognises companies that contribute to the sustainable transformation of the economy.
Cyclists interested in fully automatic gear systems will soon find a new option on the market. By the end of 2025, Peyman bicycles featuring the latest version of the Peyman CVT transmission system are set to launch.
The lack of transparency in the bicycle industry's supply chain inspired Pieter Jan Rijpstra, a former Accell Western Europe manager, to launch BEIC. This OEM trading platform addresses excess inventory and missing components, improving stock visibility, cash flow, and sustainability while streamlining operations for businesses in the bicycle industry.
瑞士，赫特維爾（HUTTWIL）－ZEG於上週宣布對於Flyer工廠的未來計畫，這對瑞士電動自行車產業來說是個令人失望的消息。在一份即時新聞稿中，ZEG說明公司計畫大規模關閉位於Huttwil的老廠，並可能將產線遷至瑞士以外的國家。
台灣，台中－自Tern Bicycles於2011年創立以來，摺疊自行車便一直是他們的核心業務。不過，這麼多年來，該公司已發展成各類自行車的供應商。Tern團隊領導Joshua Hon（韓安石）表示：「我們甚至創出全新的小型載貨自行車類別，我們認為這類別在未來都市會更加實用。」
日本，大阪（OSAKA）－市場復甦的速度並未如Shimano於7月發布的上半年財報所預測的一樣迅速。該公司近日發布Q3業績仍可見市場條件嚴苛，該公司部分歸因於歐洲春季不利天氣影響及庫存泡沫。
法國，里爾（LILLE）－零售巨頭Decathlon的投資子公司Decathlon Pulse及在德奧瑞（DACH）地區以翻新和二手電動自行車聞名的Rebike宣布合作，欲推動歐洲翻新電動自行車的銷售。
