Over 70% of the exhibition space for the new European Bike Show in Cologne has been sold, ten months before the first edition opens. Koelnmesse is organising the trade-only show with German industry association ZIV, and it takes place from 6 to 8 September 2027. Companies from 25 countries have registered. Industry association Zukunft Fahrrad, which joined as a partner in October, is in charge of the services, cargo bike and commercial transport segments.

VanMoof has added free turn-by-turn navigation, called Rider Nav, to its Android and iOS apps. The Dutch e-bike brand says the feature works on all connected VanMoof bikes and plans routes based on the battery's remaining range.

American bike trailer and child seat maker Burley has appointed Nordic brand agency Bikenor as its commercial agent for Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. The agreement is already in effect and covers the 2027 season.

With nearly three decades of experience in customised battery pack development and manufacturing, SCUDPower is strengthening its commitment to European e-bike and micro mobility manufacturers. A planned joint venture development and production facility in Poland marks the next step towards closer customer collaboration and a stronger local presence.

More than half of Dutch consumers who expect to buy a bicycle in the next five years plan an e-bike, according to Bike Europe research. Buyers of a new e-bike expect to spend an average of EUR 2,250.

Pon.Bike Parts & Accessories (Pon.Bike P&A) now supplies Fabric, Reserve Wheels and OneUp Components alongside its existing BBB Cycling range. Dealers in the Benelux and Germany can order all four brands through one multi-brand dealer portal.

ENYRING, the battery swapping subsidiary of Yamaha Motor, has started a pilot with fleet partners in Berlin. 7 of the 20 planned swapping stations are installed. The pilot began at the end of October 2026 and runs for up to three months before a commercial launch.

After the successful introduction of ultra-light folding e-bike K-Feather, DAHON is now betting on the other end of the market — taller, heavier riders. The new heavy duty folding bike series introduces the Mariner XL and Mariner HD. "These folding bikes are built specifically for heavier riders and are rated to offer 150kg payload, roughly 40% higher than typical folding bikes," says CEO Dr. David Hon.

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Honda has unveiled the RN0, its first high-end e-MTB. The carbon full-suspension bike was developed with German e-MTB manufacturer Rotwild and is built around a new Shimano drive unit.

Japanese component maker Shimano has launched the EP810 e-bike system, with up to 100 Nm of torque and 750 W peak power. The DU-EP810 drive unit weighs 2.3 kg.

Giant Group increased third-quarter revenue by 6.2% year-on-year to TWD 16.31 billion (EUR 446 million), and operating profit rose 29% to TWD 510 million. The Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer says the gains came from own-brand models that sold without clearance discounts.

Badly parked shared e-bikes are blocking pavements in English cities, and councils have no power to stop an operator from launching. The UK Department for Transport (DfT) now proposes to license shared e-bike schemes, making it a criminal offence to run one without a licence. The consultation closes on 31 December 2026.

From an established motor platform to a brand-specific e-bike system, Preeto enables bicycle manufacturers to shape their own drive concept using existing technology, development expertise, and manufacturing capabilities.

Taiwanese component manufacturer SunRace Sturmey-Archer wants to become the 'established number three' in drivetrains. To get there, it is adding complete groupsets and higher-end products to its range, while keeping its value-for-money positioning.

Revenue in The Platform Group's (TPG) Freight Goods segment, which holds its bicycle and furniture platforms, fell 6% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026. Group net revenue at the German e-commerce company rose 17% to EUR 622.7 million.

US based Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported a 10.1% drop in net sales to USD 338.4 million (EUR 294.3 million) for the third quarter of 2026. Net loss was USD 109.6 million (EUR 95.3 million).

German bicycle brand Ghost will not be discontinued. Bike Tree GmbH, the company set up to acquire insolvent Winora-Staiger, has also taken over the Ghost brand and all related intellectual property rights from insolvent Accell Germany subsidiary Ghost Bikes GmbH.

Bastille Cycles was placed in receivership by the Paris Economic Activities Court on 29 October 2026. Despite raising EUR 10 million from investment funds Eutopia and Ankaa Ventures, but sales fell short of targets and securing new funding proved difficult.