Jan-Willem van Schaik

No less than 10,000 e-bikes and e-scooters seized in the course of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation Calypso have been auctioned at bargain prices. According to EPPO, the sale generated €1.85 million, a small part of the financial effects from the ongoing investigation. "This is not what we want, and we would rather have them scrapped," said an EBMA spokesperson representing the European bicycle industry.

Giant Group has announced the acquisition of approximately 36% of D.Mag (Kunshan) New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB 597 million (€ 76 million) raising its consolidated stake from 60.39% to 96.63% upon completion. D.Mag is a manufacturing subsidiary of Giant Group and the Samoa-registered investment firm, United King Limited.

Eurobike is still adjusting its future concept for the international trade show. Ahead of the official presentation next week, exhibitors have already received a letter from Messe Frankfurt including the show's 2027 dates.

The next generation will spearhead SunRace Sturmey-Archer's strategic restructuring now founder Tony Hsu has handed over the chairmanship to his daughter, Sandy Hsu. The Board of Directors unanimously approved her appointment, marking a pivotal leadership transition for the 54-year-old company.

For Fundracer Partner René Wiertz, the next decade will not simply be about selling more bicycles; it will be about making two-wheel mobility dramatically safer, smarter and more connected. "Those companies enabling that transformation are likely to create the greatest long-term value," says Wiertz. Bike Europe asked him about the market outlook from the perspective of an investment fund manager.

The announced acquisition of Accell Group by DuTech Holdings will not change anything regarding the collective damage claims filed against the Accell brand. This was stated by the claimant foundation, which is taking legal action on behalf of thousands of Babboe owners who have suffered damage due to unsafe cargo bikes.

"We planned 2026 as a transition year, with gradual recovery, tighter business cases and continued pressure on bill-of-materials costs," says Comodule CEO Teet Praks. After completing the first half of the year, and in the run-up to Taichung Bike Week, we asked the supplier of IoT devices for connected e-bikes, e-scooters, and other light electric vehicles how the market performed and what they expect for the months ahead?

Despite a continuing challenging market environment, kids and youth bicycle brand woom posted a significantly positive result and thus returned to profitability. In the first half of 2026, the Austrian company continued to build on the revenue growth achieved in the previous year. Woom reports a 19% revenue increase from January to June 2026, to €107 million.

The European bicycle industry has continued its transition towards a more balanced and demand-driven market. Following the exceptional surge in demand during the Covid boom, supply chain disruptions, and the subsequent market correction, the latest 2025 data clearly indicate that the industry is stabilising. "This is a sign that the inventory troubles that we have had coming out of COVID are now finally at the end," said industry body ECI CEO Paul Walsh at the presentation of the 2026 Bicycle Industry & Market Profile (BIMP).

A lively and dynamic tradeshow is not what you would expect in a gloomy market like France's. Still, that was the case at the Pro-Days event in Paris, which took place only a week after Eurobike. The total market volume in France decreased by 6% in 2025, while revenue was down 4.8% year-on-year. Moreover, this was the third consecutive year of market decline, and there is no outlook for sales improvement. Under those circumstances, you don't expect a dynamic trade fair, yet that was still the case.