Speed pedelec brand Klever Mobility has been acquired from Kymco in a management buyout by its current directors, Jan van der Ligt and Ruud Sjamaar. The transfer of shares was completed on 21 July 2026, but financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. This marks the start of a new chapter for Klever as an independently managed European organisation.

How Tenways, Fuji-Ta and the Accell deal are testing Asia's next role in cycling.

There are still no larger signs of recovery at the publicly-traded Fox Factory Holding Corp. In its second sales quarter 2026, the US-based suspension expert posted net revenue of USD 358.12 million (€309.82 million). Compared to the same period last year, this represents a 4.5% decline. Sales remain weak in the company's bicycle component division.

The initial public offering (IPO) of Tianjin Fuji-Ta Bicycle Manufacturer Co., Ltd. known domestically as the "Foxconn of the bicycle industry" on 6 August on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) was quite impressive. The offering price of CNY 17.46 (€2.28) soared to a high of CNY 45.45 €5.94) on the day of the IPO, but then settled down again over the course of the week.

The Amsterdam District Court has revoked the suspensions of payments of the Dutch Accell companies and simultaneously declared these companies bankrupt, the two court-appointed trustees announced Tuesday afternoon. The multiple attempts to keep the once giant of the bicycle industry afloat have failed, marking a dark day for the industry with ripple effects that will be felt across Europe. The scramble to secure a future for major brand including Koga, Batavus, Lapierre and Haibike is now underway.

Quanta Capital, a Dublin-headquartered investment and asset management firm, has confirmed its interest in acquiring Accell Group. The Dutch manufacturer entered formal insolvency proceedings on 5 August 2026, following the collapse of a previous acquisition opportunity by Dutech holdings.

Taiwan's largest bicycle manufacturer reports a 13% year-on-year increase in July revenue, continuing the rebound that started in Q2.

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.

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.

Following Accell Group's Dutch suspension of payments, international subsidiaries are taking control of their own fate. Cycles Lapierre has filed for judicial reorganisation in France, while Accell UK & Ireland (Raleigh) has lodged a notice to appoint administrators.

Contactless torque sensor manufacturer NCTE reports a year-on-year sales increase of 53% in the first half of 2026. One of the biggest drivers of NCTE's expansion has been the e-bike category, while the automotive category performed weakly. Remarkably, the company's stock market performance was much less positive; it suffered a 66.6% decline in the first half of 2026.

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.

Accell Group Holding B.V. and its Dutch subsidiaries have been granted suspension of payments, bringing months of restructuring efforts to a new phase after the company was unable to secure a long-term solution for the business.

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).

Chinese investors were less active in the bicycle industry in the past than it appeared from the outside. To date, there have been very few known investments by the Chinese in Western companies. Since 2015, corporate acquisitions by Chinese investors have mainly involved Asian companies, with the target firms mostly being bicycle component manufacturers. Why are there relatively few takeovers by Chinese investors in our sector?