Spanish company, Berria Bikes which specialises in high-performance bicycles, has achieved an 18% increase in revenue (July 2025-June 2026) and is seeking to expand its market reach in the Iberian market through a new partnership program with independent bicycle retailers. As it enters a new phase of growth, the brand will also look to expand its foothold in international markets.

Accell Group's bankruptcy has created significant uncertainty in the industry. Throughout the value chain, companies are closely following all developments around the potential takeover. September is the best time in Europe for retailers to decide which brands to offer in their shop next year and to order 2027 models. Retailers are now unsure what to do, as they can't wait too long.

Accell Group's bankruptcy has shown how essential information is for effective purchasing planning. Insufficient supply-chain information led to excessively large order volumes between 2020 and 2022. Excess inventory continued to drain Accell Group's financial position for several years and ultimately led to the demise of the once-largest bicycle factory. The Global Bicycle Purchase Index (GPBI) gives you insights into the supply chain thanks to the industry's input.

"Our ambition is to become an increasingly important European point of reference, while preserving its original identity." Fabrizio Ravasio, managing director of Movestro and a founder of the International Bike Festival, told Bike Europe during this year's event. As a market with deep roots in road racing, high-performance cycling and Italian craftsmanship, but one that has yet to embrace e-mobility to the same extent as its northern neighbours, the IBF demonstrated that Italy is not simply relying on its cycling heritage but is striving for growth.

From braking performance to faster internal routing, Jagwire's latest product introductions have one thing in common: they address the details that increasingly define modern bicycle service. Five new products extend the brand's braking and workshop offering, giving dealers and mechanics more ways to simplify service, improve performance and cover more bikes with fewer compromises.

The industry is searching for new ways out of the current market difficulties. Instead of hiring new talent with fresh know-how, which hasn't proven successful in overcoming supply chain constraints, old veterans are returning to their posts. Specialized founder Mike Sinyard will step back into the role of Chief Executive Officer on November 1, 2026 following Roman Arnold's decision at Canyon Bicycles.

hGears Schramberg GmbH has filed an application for insolvency proceedings under self-administration with the Local Court of Rottweil, Germany. According to a company statement, the aim is to advance the necessary restructuring of the Schramberg site within an orderly legal framework and to create the conditions for a viable structure for the future.

In response to rising raw material, energy, and logistics costs, the industry's largest component supplier, Shimano, announced a temporary 3% surcharge on all orders with a delivery date between 1 August and 30 November 2026. How does the industry absorb these costs while consumer prices are already under pressure? Are there still enough options for alternative sourcing, component specifications, and efficiency improvements, or will it just kill margins, as Giant Bicycles announced in their half-year results?

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 German bicycle market rose 10% year on year between January and June, while e-bike sales increased slightly by 2%. Despite this positive market development, the German industry association ZIV is careful in its reporting and calls it only a 'slow recovery'.

Revenue amongst Dutch bicycle retailers increased sharply in every month of the second quarter of this year, rising by an average of 13.3%. In the first quarter, revenue growth compared with the previous year was just 1.6%. The second quarter of 2026 was therefore exceptionally strong, according to figures from the H&L Benchmark Group. In the first six months of 2026, revenue increased by a total of 8.6% compared with the same period last year.

The relaunch of Austrian custom bike builder Simplon by Austrian SOL Capital Management GmbH in February 2025 appears to be failing. The company, now known as 2Rad Produktions GmbH, formerly Simplon Fahrrad GmbH, filed for insolvency proceedings without self-administration. Reopened claims from the previous insolvency proceedings appear to have been an insurmountable burden for the young company.

Bike Europe's Factory Floor series takes readers inside production environments, showing how bicycle manufacturing is evolving through automation, vertical integration, specialist expertise and investment. This online magazine shows there is no single model for modern bicycle manufacturing: companies are combining technology, in-house capabilities and specialised know-how in different ways to improve efficiency, quality, flexibility and resilience.

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.

Over the years, but consistently, belt drives have made their entry into the e-bike and bicycle market. More than 15% of all new bicycles sold come with belt drive systems. What gave reason for this transition in drive systems? "The bicycle is becoming a more practical form of everyday transportation, and riders increasingly expect the same reliability and ease of use they receive from other mobility products," says Chris Sugai, General Manager, Mobility Business Unit at Gates Belt Drives.

Campagnolo can enter the next phase of reorganisation after receiving a minority stake from the Swiss investment company SPAC SA. The Campagnolo family will retain control and majority ownership. This follows the execution of an investment agreement with Campagnolo's existing quotaholders.

The move back to the June/July time window for Eurobike 2027, as Bike Europe reported last week, was only part of the new show concept Fairnamic developed. CEO Philipp Ferger and show director Matthias Pietsch have now explained what they learned from the previous show and how they implemented that in the 2027 edition. In a new turnaround, "the date and the rhythm of Eurobike had to be reviewed," they said.

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.