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  • Bafang announced the relocation of its European headquarters to a new, larger site in Cuijk, the Netherlands. – Photo Bafang
    LocationsYesterday

    Bafang enhances service capabilities with new European head office

    CUIJK, the Netherlands - Bafang has opened a new location for its European headquarters, four times the size of its previous site. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2012, this new locale in Cuijk is a big upgrade.

  • Markus Flossmann announced the financial difficulties of YT Industries in a video message yesterday. – Photo still from YT Industries video
    Insolvency & Chapter 11Yesterday

    A 'brutal discount war for survival' forces YT Industries into self-administered restructuring

    HAUSEN, Germany - Financial problems continue to be a major challenge for the industry, even though the first signs of a market recovery are emerging. For YT Industries the situation became unsustainable, and they have initiated restructuring proceedings under self-administration under German law.

  • According to the organiser, the Pro Days 2025 edition recorded about 5,400 visitors. – Photo Pro Days
    Shows & EventsYesterday

    Pro Days 2025 marks turnaround for French trade show

    PARIS, France - After a 2024 edition held in Toulouse, the professional bicycle trade show Pro Days returned to the French capital from July 6 to 8, 2025, at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. This edition, taking place in a still uncertain market context, managed to win over some exhibitors while also revealing certain weaknesses.

  • The Laka leadership team from left to right: Jens Hartwig, CPO and co-founder, Tobias Taupitz, CEO and co-founder, and Ben Allen, CTO and co-founder. – Photo Laka
    Insurance16 Jul 25

    E-bike insurer Laka secures another multi-million investment

    LONDON, UK - British mobility insurance firm Laka has secured $10.4 million (€8.9 million) in a Series B funding round, it announced this week. The move strengthens the company's goal to lead the green mobility insurance market for e-bikes, e-scooters and sustainable transport across nine European Union markets and the United Kingdom. The round was co-led by Shift4Good and MS&AD Ventures, with participation from existing backers including Ponooc and Porsche Ventures.

  • The PW-X4 drive unit.
    E-bike16 Jul 25

    Power, performance, and partnership: new e-bike systems

    Yamaha launches its most advanced and innovative generation of e-bike systems to date. The PW-Link system features a fully integrated and interchangeable lineup of drive units, batteries and displays.

  • The bicycle manufacturer was the bleeder in 2024 for the investment fund Teslin. - Photo Bike Europe
    Financial15 Jul 25

    Teslin Capital Management depreciates Accell Group investment by 80%

    HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The financial challenges at Accell Group have led minority shareholder Teslin Capital Management to depreciate the value of its investment by 80%. The bicycle manufacturer was the bleeder for the investment fund as the 2024 financial report of Teslin shows.

  • Exports to Europe’s main market Germany were considerably low in Q2. – Photo Bike EuropeSubscribers only
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    Quarterly data15 Jul 25

    Subscribers only Taiwan's e-bike exports drop 18% in Q2 amid weakening recovery

    TAIPEI, Taiwan - The anticipated market recovery continues to be slow according to the latest e-bike export figures from Taiwanese customs. In Q2 86,000, units were exported from Taiwan, 18% less than the same period in 2024. The export value which had grown 7% in Q1 year-on-year, also dropped 17% to €150 million in Q2, the lowest amount in the second quarter since 2018.

  • Remarkably, only 17.7% of the trade visitors indicated that e-bikes were the reason for their visit to the China Cycle Show 2025. – Photo Bike Europe
    Shows & Events14 Jul 25

    China Cycle sees show expand amid challenging market environment

    SHANGHAI, China - The deflationary tendency of the Chinese Renminbi in combination with the global trade war put pressure on the export-oriented industries in price terms. For China Cycle Show 2025 reason enough to highlight the theme 'New quality productivity for the shared future' for the 33rd edition earlier this year.

  • MSA’s headquarters including a two-wheeler centre and workshop is based in Weiden, Germany. – Photo MSA
    Reorganization11 Jul 25

    E-bike and bicycle brands discontinued as German importer restructures

    WEIDEN, Germany - The e-bike market expansion in the past decade came with a wave of new brands and suppliers. One of them was German MSA, mainly known as a long-time Kymco importer in Germany and the Czech Republic. Challenges in the motorbike and e-bike market have resulted in a reorganisation of the company including the withdrawal from the e-bike and bicycle market.

  • The founders of city logistics solution provider Vok Bikes, Siim Starke, Riho Koop, and Indrek Petjärv (left to right). - Photo: Liisi Ruuse
    Investment11 Jul 25

    Vok Bikes raises millions again to accelerate the shift to cargo bikes

    TALLINN, Estonia - Vok Bikes, the Estonian company behind a new generation of four-wheeled electric cargo bikes, has raised US$6 million (€5.12 million) to further expand across Europe and accelerate the shift away from vans in city centres. The Series A funding round is led by SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate venture capital team affiliated with SQM International Lithium (SQMi), a global leader in lithium production.

  • Pinarello has seen significant growth in China following the successful rollout of 24 flagship stores across the country. – Photo Pinarello
    Company10 Jul 25

    Pinarello bolsters presence in China with new subsidiary

    VILLORBA, Italy - Cicli Pinarello is opening a new subsidiary in Shanghai to directly manage its operations in the growing Chinese market. Pinarello China Ltd will be the group's fifth directly managed subsidiary, joining existing operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and South Africa.

  • “The meetings with the European Commission taught me that it is better to speak with one voice representing the industry on all levels,” says CIE president Tony Grimaldi. – Photo Bike Europe
    Interview10 Jul 25

    'We must keep cycling on the political agenda', CIE president Grimaldi explains why

    BRUSSELS, Belgium - CEO of Cycleurope AB Tony Grimaldi has been the president of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) since the start of the advocacy organisation. CIE is entering an all-new chapter with the announced merger with the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI). Few were more involved in European cycling advocacy at various political levels and within nearly all industry organisations than Tony Grimaldi.

  • The average annual growth rate (CAGR) in the German bicycle leasing market between 2020 and 2024 is 30%. - Source Ergo
    Rental and Leasing10 Jul 25

    Can leasing models recharge the European e-bike market?

    BRUSSELS, Belgium - Company bike leasing (CBL) has demonstrated the success of salary conversion schemes in boosting e-bike sales. In Germany alone, approximately 2.1 million e-bikes have been sold through leasing over the past decade. This approach could serve as a blueprint for the entire of Europe to regain market momentum. However, before that can happen, national industry associations will need to advocate for suitable tax facilities with their governments.

  • Connectors10 Jul 25

    How Chogori powers the next generation of e-bikes with connection solutions

    With offices in Asia, North America and Europe, Chogori has been expanding its international presence to support existing and prospective clients. As e-bike design and functionality evolve, the company is strategically positioned to support OEMs and system providers with both high quality, standardised cable assemblies and fully customised connection solutions for the next generation of e-bikes.

  • The interest of large investors in the mobility and bicycle industry cooled noticeably after the corona years, but as some companies show  signs of rebounding will this interest return? – Photo Shutterstock
    Financial9 Jul 25

    Impact of Trump's trade war on bicycle stocks: Mid-2025 review

    MUNICH, Germany - Despite a stagnating global economy, unresolved conflicts, and other geopolitical mood killers, the stock market boom continued, at least in the first quarter of 2025. Then came Trump trouble, with the US president instigating a global trade war. The tariff conflict is not only having an impact on the existing global economic order, but also on financial markets. The stock market went on a roller coaster. Investors are reacting to the unpredictability of the 'America First' prophet, which on a long-term could benefit Europe. In this context, here's an overview of how stock-listed bicycle industry companies fared in the first six months of 2025.

  • Company9 Jul 25

    Asian sourcing and European operations: Cybic Sport as a strategic partner

    With deep roots in bicycle production, Cybic Sport has grown into a strategic partner for brands and businesses that need custom-designed bicycles. Now operating as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company offers end-to-end support — from concept and design to development, production, logistics, and fulfilment.

  • The new factory of AD-II Engineering will be built on a 23,000 square meter site in Taichung, Taiwan. – Photo AD-II Engineering
    Component factory8 Jul 25

    Microshift maker AD-II Engineering breaks ground on new factory

    TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Stepping up investments in employees and production technologies, AD-II Engineering has announced the opening of an all-new factory. A five-story storage system will further streamline the production of Microshift drivetrain components. The company did not communicate an exact date for the start of production in the new facility.

  • Connectors8 Jul 25

    A&C Solutions powers Van Raam's e-trike with smart Higo connectors

    A&C Solutions joins forces with Van Raam to launch a water-tight adaptive tricycle at this year's Eurobike 2025. But behind the scenes of this innovative debut lies a story of close collaboration — one that highlights the power of strategic partnerships.

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