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亞洲自行車輸出國未受到供應鏈影響,出口仍大幅成長。照片來源/Shutterstock

十大歐洲自行車供應國排序轉變

比利時,布魯塞爾(BRUSSELS)-中國正迅速成為歐盟最大自行車供應國,去年自中國進口的自行車已增加23%, 達近96萬輛。最新的2021年歐盟進口數據顯現更多明顯轉變。

SSU表示新的倉儲能帶動成長並在公司內部創造協同效應。照片來源/Signa Sports United

Signa Sports開設大型歐洲自行車零件中心

德國,柏林(BERLIN)-電商龍頭Signa Sports United(簡稱SSU)於德國霍肯海姆(Hockenheim)開設一座全新的先進倉庫。這座大型自行車零件中心起步訂單量為500萬,會由Rhenus Warehousing solutions(倉儲物流服務商)透過第三方物流(3PL)合作方式來經營。

The manifesto aims to create the right frameworks to enable more people to cycle towards energy independence. – Photo ECF

Bicycle industry organisations join forces on EU cycling manifesto

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Industry organisations, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have jointly released a manifesto with eight recommendations for how the EU, national governments and individuals can use cycling to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and achieve significant fuel savings.

全新擴大倉儲座落於法國馬謝庫,佔地達3萬平方米。照片來源/Intersport

法國Française du Cycle擴大倉儲

法國,馬謝庫(MACHECOUL)-母公司為零售集團Intersport France的法國Française du Cycle(以下簡稱MFC)據點才剛啟用8個月而已,近期又計劃建設位於馬謝庫一處佔地3萬平方米的倉庫。電動自行車市場正熱,該公司亦乘勝追擊。

ABIMOTA秘書長表示:「多虧企業的策略性投資,危機發生時我們才能夠積極應對。」照片來源/Jo Beckendorff

Portugal Bike Value年初銷售飆漲49%

葡萄牙,阿格達(ÁGUEDA)-葡萄牙的自行車廠生意越來越旺。根據國家自行車產業協會ABIMOTA表示,今年一、二月的銷售額達近1.1億歐元,同比成長近五成。

TDS的Freigeist便是新暢銷電動SUV或混和型電動自行車(crossover e-bike
)的好例子。照片來源/Peter Hummel

供應鏈堵塞造成瑞士業者沒生意做

瑞士,阿勞(AARAU)-繼2020年總銷售飆漲38%後,去年供應不足的情況讓瑞士產業重回現實。總(電動)自行車銷售下滑1.6%,數量為493,826。電動自行車市佔穩定保持在37.9%。

Former Dyson manager Scott Maguire is to lead Specialized. – Photo Specialized
Dyson前經理Scott Maguire將領導Specialized。照片來源/Specialized

Specialized執行長Mike Sinyard交棒

美國,摩根山丘(MORGAN HILL)-在創立Specialized四十八年後,創辦人Mike Sinyard宣佈Scott Maguire將接任執行長一職。Sinyard作為創辦人、董事長和單車提倡者將繼續擔任該品牌具遠見的領導者。Scott Maguire將接下經營重任並向Mike Sinyad匯報。

揭開B1概念高速電動輔助自行車的面紗,紀錄著Yamaha在歐洲推出自家電動自行車。照片來源/Yamaha

Yamaha Motor新品打入歐洲市場

荷蘭,史基浦機場(SCHIPHOL)-Yamaha下一個推出個人電動交通工具的目標市場為歐洲。他們在Switch ON計畫首次發表上宣佈未來電動車款的細節。以下為Yamaha Motor Europe總裁兼執行長Eric de Seynes對談內容。

(圖中)ABIMOTA秘書長Gil Nadais歡迎(圖左)ANI署長Joana Mendonça和產能提升部的Diogo Araújo。照片來源/ABIMOTA

2021年葡萄牙自行車/電動自行車出口大幅成長

葡萄牙,博拉利亞(BORRALHA)-葡萄牙產業協會ABIMOTA秘書長Gil Nadais於拜訪國家創新署(National Agency for Innovation,簡稱ANI)時公開2021年表現優異的出口數據。

Faction Bike Studio employs designers, technicians and engineers to support being a full-service partner for global cycling brands. - Photo FBS

Faction Bike Studio expands team to support rapid growth

GRANBY, Canada - Faction Bike Studio (FBS), offering industrial design and engineering services to the bike industry, has seen an upsurge in design projects as a result of the current bicycle boom. With clients including Decathlon, Gazelle, 3T and Argon 18, the company has now announced three new hires to support the rapid growth.

ABIMOTA Secretary General Gil Nadais (middle) welcomed ANI President Joana Mendonça (left) and ANI Director of Capacity Building for the National Innovation System Diogo Araújo. – Photo ABIMOTA

Portugal boosts bicycle and e-bike exports in 2021

BORRALHA, Portugal - Gil Nadais, the secretary general of industry association ABIMOTA shared outstanding export figures for 2021 during a visit of Portugal's National Agency for Innovation (ANI).

Leader Fox is planning to expand the number of dealers

Leader Fox is planning to expand the number of dealers

Leader Fox - founded in 1996 in České Budějovice, a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic - the bicycle manufacturing company has come a long way from its humble beginnings and is currently one of the most sought-after producers and exporters of various bicycles and e-bikes models across Europe.

Hammerhead剛加入SRAM品牌組合。照片來源/SRAM

SRAM收購自行車科技公司Hammerhead

美國,芝加哥(CHICAGO)-SRAM宣佈收購領先科技公司Hammerhead,他們同時也是Karoo 2自行車電腦的製造商。Hammerhead將加入SRAM的品牌系列,也會持續開發Karoo產品。該交易已於去年12月30日完成。

Michelle Smyth is taking on the role of Head of Cycling at WFSGI. - Photo WFSGI

WFSGI appoints Michelle Smyth as Head of Cycling

BERN, Switzerland - World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced that Michelle Smyth has been appointed as Head of Cycling, a role formerly known as Head of Bicycle.

In the 90s they sponsored the Panasonic racing team in the Netherlands by supplying road racers etc. The team won several times in European international races e.g. Tour de France.

Panasonic: Shaping the e-bike sector with decades of experience

In the increasingly dynamic e-bike landscape, Panasonic consistently emerges as a key player in the market. The Japanese enterprise does not only benefit from its extensive technical know-how but also from its many years of experience in the bicycle industry. We sat down with Peter Obermeier, Senior Business Development Manager at Panasonic Industry Europe, to reflect on Panasonic's impressive history in the bicycle industry.

Besv’s presentation to the French market at the Pro Days. – Photo Besv

Besv enters French e-bike market and reshores production

PARIS, France - The Taiwanese e-bike brand Besv is entering the European market step-by-step with France being the latest milestone. This was announced at the Pro Days event in Paris. "The launch marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to expand our European presence, now in the thriving French market," said Besv Europe brand manager Bram Reitsma.

“Now it is time for the cycling industries to step up and take our share of the advocacy in Brussels,” said CIE President Tony Grimaldi 5 years ago. – Photo Bike Europe

Cycling Industries Europe drastically changed the industry's voice in...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The bicycle industry lobby concluded a successful period in Brussels with the publication of the European Cycling Declaration by the European Commission last week. Cycling has never been that high on the political agenda. What's next?

For many new entrants the Taichung Bike Week is the big unknown. – Photo Bike Europe

Taichung Bike Week 2023: High hopes, low expectations

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry insiders the annual product managers gathering at the heart of the industry in Taichung can expect less visitors than before.

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in bicycle frame design

Frame flex research: the importance of propulsion efficiency in...

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

Stella will be opening stores in Belgium and Germany in 2020 while more countries are to follow. – Photo Stella

Dutch Stella E-Bikes Goes International

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - The company claims to be e-bike market leader in Holland with a 2018 sales total of about 65,000 units. And further fierce growth is expected as Stella's e-bike activities will no longer be limited to the Netherlands in 2020. In Belgium and in Germany Stella also wants to become a major market contestant. More countries are to follow as the young company aims to become the biggest in e-bikes in Europe.