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  • As an international company, global trade under fair competitive conditions is of great importance for Bosch. – Photo Bosch eBike Systems
    Interview09:48

    Industry insider: Bosch sees US-EU trade deal as step toward stability

    REUTLINGEN, Germany - Since establishing Bosch eBike Systems within the Bosch Group in 2009, the company has leveraged technological competencies from automotive electronics and sensor systems to power tool battery technology. For Bosch eBike Systems CEO Claus Fleischer, their systematic technology transfer approach, building on Bosch's foundational expertise in electric drive systems, is one of the three key elements of their success within the bicycle industry.

  • The market recovery seems to have started already at the beginning of this year for Bafang. – Photo Bafang
    FinancialYesterday

    Bafang revenue plateaus after a period of troubling decline

    SUZHOU, China - The market has started to stabilise for e-drive manufacturer Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, after two very challenging years. While the company still reported a double-digit decrease in revenue for a second year in a row for 2024, this downward trend was successfully halted in the first quarter of 2025.

  • IAA MobilityYesterday

    Innovation and sustainability: discover the future of mobility in Munich

    As the world's leading platform for future mobility, a global meeting point for top international stakeholders and visionaries, and an immersive experience for mobility enthusiasts from around the world, IAA Mobility 2025 will once again transform Munich into a one-of-a-kind mobility festival from September 9 to 14, 2025.

  • Short-term tariff changes force bicycle companies to make long-term decisions. – Photo Shutterstock
    Supply chain15 Aug 25

    Bicycle industry frustrated by uncertainty after latest US tariff pause

    WASHINGTON D.C., United States - United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order this week extending the current pause on high US tariffs for Chinese goods and clarifying trade agreements made with the European Union.

  • The German test institute EFBE has been added to the network of SGS in 115 countries. – Photo EFBE
    Mergers & Acquisitions14 Aug 25

    SGS acquires German bicycle test institute in latest strategic takeover

    GENEVA, Switzerland - The globally operating testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced its expansion in the bicycle and e-bike sector with the takeover of EFBE Prüftechnik GmbH and EFBE Co., Ltd. EFBE was the tenth takeover in line since January this year for SGS.

  • Cowboy’s Brussels showroom is the only remaining store for the brand, as it has closed its showrooms in Berlin and Paris. – Photo Cowboy
    Financial14 Aug 25

    Cowboy announces new partnership with Rebirth to "restore normal operations"

    BRUSSELS, Belgium - E-bike brand Cowboy has broken its recent silence to announce new milestones in the form of short-term financing and brand partner Rebirth Group — and to address the variety of complaints lodged against the company in the past few months.

  • Merida reports accelerated clearance of older inventory. – Photo Merida
    Market trends13 Aug 25

    Merida reports US and European markets are profitable again after inventory crisis

    CHANGUA, Taiwan - Bicycle sales in the key European market resumed growth again resulting in accelerated clearance of older inventory and improved inventory structure, reports Merida Industry Co., Ltd. in its first half 2025 report. The US market continues to face uncertainty due to tariff policy, but strong sales performance from new products also contributed to improved earnings.

  • “New concepts and technologies can inspire us to rethink how we design the concept of cycling, potentially making the activity more appealing to a wider audience,” says Velo Enterprise CEO Ann Chen. - Photo Velo
    Interview12 Aug 25

    Industry Insider: Velo CEO on shifting preferred export locations due to US tariffs

    TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Serving a diverse range of clients has been a key strategy at saddle manufacturer Velo. In pursuit of improved product quality and innovative technologies, Velo has always invested in its R&D capabilities. In an interview for Bike Europe's Industry Insider series, Velo Enterprise CEO Ann Chen offered insights into Velo's market perspective and the company's future direction.

  • The factory in Vietnam was originally built for the US market, but Giant will adjust its export plan after the US imposed a 46% tariff on Vietnam. - Photo Giant Group
    Financial12 Aug 25

    Giant's revenue hurt by Taiwan dollar currency fluctuations in the first half of 2025 

    TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The consolidated revenue of Giant Group reached NT$32.61 billion (€940 million), a 12.4% year-over-year decline. According to Giant Group, this was "primarily due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar." Between April and July, the New Taiwan Dollar declined by 12.17% against the United States Dollar, while the value was rather stable from January to April.

  • Fox Factory’s second quarter 2025 results contribute to it’s overall positive future outlook for this year. – Photo Fox Factory
    Quarterly data11 Aug 25

    Fox Factory reports double-digit growth in bicycle segment despite tariff difficulties

    DULUTH, United States - American component manufacturer Fox Factory Holding Corp. is reporting strong results for its 2025 second-quarter sales, a growth spurt it's attributing to the stabilising bicycle industry. Sales are doing especially well in the company's Specialty Sports Group division, home to its bicycle and e-bike product lines, including Fox, Marzocchi, RaceFace, Easton and Ride Concepts.

  • The era of revenue increases is now over for Canyon as well. - Photo Canyon Bicycles
    Market trends8 Aug 25

    Canyon revenue slide 5% in first half of 2025

    KOBLENZ, Germany - The ongoing challenging market environment marked by oversupply and aggressive discounting, especially in electric and non-electric mountain as well as urban bikes, impacted the revenues and profitability of Canyon Bicycles. Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) reported a 5% drop in revenue to € 398 million and a net profit (EBITDA) of -30%.

  • The revenue wipeout at Eurosport DHS doesn’t come as a surprise. – Photo Eurosport DHS
    Financial7 Aug 25

    Romanian manufacturer Eurosport DHS sees revenue plunge by 50% again 

    DEVA, Romania - Bicycle manufacturer Eurosport DHS is struggling with the current market situation. The company reported a 48.5% year-on-year decline in turnover to RON 119.5 million (€24 million) for 2024. While the country was once regarded as a leading production location for the bicycle industry in Europe, it has been hit unevenly hard by the current industry crisis.

  • Researchers in Tübingen conducted an experiment focusing on the contribution that speed-pedelecs can make to creating an alternative to cars for daily journeys. - Photo ADAC
    Market trends7 Aug 25

    "The potential in Germany is substantial": Stromer, Riese & Muller weigh in on speed-pedelecs

    TÜBINGEN, Germany — A speed-pedelec experiment in southern Germany has yielded promising results, but findings also show that key barriers to adoption remain. The experiment was conducted by researchers at RheinMain and Darmstadt universities and sponsored by Allianz Zukunft S-Pedelec, a coalition of speed-pedelec manufacturers - including myStromer, Klever Mobility, Riese & Müller and HP Velotechnik.

  • The bicycle industry in Bangladesh is quickly recovering from a major slump in exports. – Photo Meghna Industries
    Market trends6 Aug 25

    Bangladesh bicycle exports see revival after two years of decline

    DHAKA, Bangladesh - The bicycle industry in Bangladesh is quickly recovering from a major slump in exports. In the last fiscal year from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, the export value of bicycles increased by 41% from $83 million (€71.9 million) in 2023/2024 to $117 million (€101.3 million) last year. This data was released recently by the country's Export Promotion Bureau.

  • IAA Mobility6 Aug 25

    Shaping the future of mobility at IAA Mobility 2025

    How can we make future mobility sustainable, safe, inclusive, and economically viable? IAA Mobility — the world's leading platform for mobility, sustainability, and technology — will bring this key question back into the spotlight of global conversation.

  • Nico Simons, chief sales officer of Ralf Bohle GmbH, said relentless innovation and steadfast collaborative partnerships have been the recipe for Schwalbe’s success. – Photo Bohle
    Interview5 Aug 25

    Industry insider: Schwalbe talks key growth markets

    ZEIST, the Netherlands - International tire maker Ralf Bohle GmbH, and its signature brand Schwalbe, is deepening its presence in performance-oriented and emerging bicycle segments, with high-potential markets identified across North America, Southern Europe, China and Southeast Asia. Nico Simons, chief sales officer of Ralf Bohle GmbH, recently shared his thoughts with Bike Europe on how Schwalbe views the market and where the century-old German company is headed in the next few years - kicking off Bike Europe's Industry Insider series.

  • “A design study of the new shipping box allowed us to reduce packaging dimensions by 16%, simplifying assembly and lowering costs.” – Photo Bikeflip
    Financial5 Aug 25

    Bikeflip joins pre-owned bike market expansion with €1.6 million investment 

    ROVERETO, Italy - An additional funding of €1.6 million, following a previous pre-seed investment of €1 million raised from shareholders including Trentino Invest, makes it possible for Bikeflip to initiate further European expansion. "This investment confirms confidence in the project, supported by significant growth metrics in transactions and the availability of various bicycle models on the platform," says Bikeflip CEO Andrea Maranelli.

  • Drive system5 Aug 25

    Innovation in e-bike drives: focus on adaptability and flexibility

    The e-bike sector is navigating a challenging yet transformative moment. With growing price pressure, overstock, and evolving consumer expectations, manufacturers need more than just performance—they need adaptability.

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