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As bicycle manufacturers face growing pressure to shorten development cycles, reduce emissions and improve efficiency, surface finishing is rapidly evolving from a production step into a strategic competitive advantage. That is precisely why the sppot partnership platform was created.

The motor system has been selected. Fork, drivetrain, brakes and wheels are locked in. The product manager works through the BOM, and then comes the question: Are we actually connected-ready? Surprisingly often, the answer is: not yet.

With the acquisition of Roxim, Herrmans is strengthening its presence in Taiwan, adding new lighting expertise, R&D capacity and local customer support. For CEO Dan Liljeqvist, the move is not only about chasing market volume, but also about developing the business by becoming faster, smarter and closer to customers.

For a while the folding bike category seemed to fade away as segments like eCity, eCargo, eUrban attracted more attention from brands and riders. But e-mobility rarely moves in a straight line. Changes in commuting habits, infrastructure, fuel prices, public transport use and more continue to shape which bike categories gain ground.

In 2027, CycleExpo Amsterdam aims to create a major meeting point for OEM producers and buyers of the cycling industry. In an attempt to bring the industry together, the organisers are reaching out to stakeholders to shape the new trade show together.

From WorldTour racing to fast everyday rides, modern cyclists expect more from their wheels than ever before. Performance, reliability, aerodynamics and versatility all matter—but not every rider has the same needs. "That is why we developed a complete carbon wheel lineup built around one engineering philosophy while offering three distinct performance levels," says Ron Correa from Vision.

Next year, the cycling industry is seeing an overhaul of the trade show calendar. Multiple major shows are opting for different dates, while two newcomers wish to join the calendar. One such debutant is CycleExpo Amsterdam. With a clearly defined character and affordable costs, it aims to become the new OEM meeting point for the bike industry.

Shared bicycles have become an integral part of urban mobility. Across Europe and beyond, they are no longer simply an alternative mode of transport, but an essential part of multimodal mobility networks. As fleets expand, operators and manufacturers are increasingly focused on long-term operational performance, where reliability, serviceability and system integration determine overall fleet efficiency.

Taichung Bike Week has remained a fixture in the global bicycle industry for more than two decades. Despite changes in manufacturing, supply chains and the way companies communicate, it continues to play a unique role. The reason is simple: it was never designed to be a traditional trade show.

A newly-commissioned e-bike manufacturing facility in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, has been placed on the market following the insolvency of E-Velox, a company within the Leader 96 Group.