VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - The introduction of the next-generation bicycle ring lock by AXA required an all-new production line. Initially, for both Axa Bike and its owner Allegion, the Netherlands was not the most obvious choice to establish the new facility. Still, the fully automatic production line, capable of manufacturing a lock every 5 seconds, was opened in early December.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - As a long-term bicycle exporter, Cambodia is now rapidly expanding its production of e-bikes for overseas markets. The bicycle factories in the special economic zones (SEZs) in Bavet City seem to have survived the drop in exports since 2023 and are now stepping into the e-bike market as well.

BAUNACH, Germany - Despite its long-standing history and supplying to over 2,500 customers in more than 60 countries, Messingschlager's key activities were largely known only to industry insiders. In the past decade, the company expanded into various business fields, which became very distinct over time. "Demand from customers these days is so much more diverse than just a product at a competitive price," says Messingschlager CEO Christoph Bantle.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - The final Batavus bicycles have rolled off the assembly line in the Netherlands, marking the end of an era for the Accell Group as it opts for centralised production in Hungary. It also marks the end of 45 years in the bicycle industry for Accell stalwart Menno Visser, who is now retiring. Having started at Batavus on the assembly line, he worked his way up to commercial director and spent the past years as a project manager at Accell. In an exclusive interview, he reflects on industry changes and his vision for the future.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Merida Industry Co., Ltd. reported an 8.5% year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue to NT$21.8 billion (€610 million) for the first three quarters of 2025, as weakening demand across Asia continues to weigh on the Taiwanese manufacturer's performance. Net profit for the parent company fell 18% to NT$1.44 billion (€39.5 million) during the same period, while earnings from associates, including Merida's stake in Specialized, contributed NT$511 million (€14 million).

TALLINN, Estonia - Vok Bikes has secured a new production line at the Refactory plant of Renault Group to scale the manufacturing of its next-generation electric commercial cargo bikes. Starting in 2026, mass production of Vok Bikes will take place at the car maker's plant in Flins, France, which is its flagship circular economy and sustainable manufacturing hub.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Janus Smalbraak擁有25年職涯，其中15年擔任Pon執行長，他在上週於Pon的領英（LinkedIn）頁面發文宣布將辭去職務，以追尋新的職涯挑戰。Volkswagen Financial Services AG執行長Christian Dahlheim將接任Janus Smalbraak職務。

阿拉伯聯合大公國，杜拜（DUBAI）¬－瑞士品牌Viiala於9月加入自行車市場競爭，欲顛覆自行車產業。2個月後，該品牌已向供應商、零售商及潛在投資者等80位受邀者展示3款概念車款。本社有幸受邀參加在杜拜金融核心區未來博物館（Museum of the Future）舉辦的盛大揭幕活動，搶先一睹該品牌的成果。得出的結論是：這款看似簡單的自行車，不再只是單純的交通工具。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Sushi Bikes在2019年以D2C的商業模式，及1,000歐元起的親民價格，加上造型吸睛的電動城市自行車引起一陣轟動。當年熱潮如今已消退，Sushi Bikes成為下一間未能挺過2025年的德國企業。

義大利，維琴察（VICENZA）－面對外界對公司未來走向的各種傳聞，Campagnolo回應本社，說明其策略並重申品牌深根義大利的承諾。這個座落於維琴察，長期被視為業界技術領先的品牌，發布一份詳細說明，列出其近期核准的「工業計畫」（Industrial Plan）。

HANGZHOU, China - Over one million dollars' worth of counterfeit bicycle goods have been seized by the Chinese government, in cooperation with American bicycle brand Specialized and e-commerce platform AliExpress. AliExpress announced this month that the sting operation, carried out in March 2025, resulted in the seizure of $1.1 million (€950,000) worth of counterfeit Specialized road racing frames, handlebars, wheels, seatposts, forks and 9,500 decals. Pinarello, Cannondale, Cervelo, and Trek also had fake items seized during the raid.

BAVARIA, Germany - Swiss speed-pedelec brand myStromer and German bicycle brand Cube have both issued voluntary recalls for their front forks on select models. The recalls being within days of each other seems coincidental, as the brands use different suppliers.

NÜRTINGEN, Germany — Bosch eBike Systems has acquired Magura's 50% stake in Magura Bosch Parks & Services GmbH (MBPS), taking full control of one of Europe's largest bicycle and e-bike service and spare parts distributors. Formerly equal service partners since the launch of Bosch's e-bike brand, the partners have not made it clear what prompted the buyout.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The carefully knitted global network of bicycle component manufacturers, brands, assemblers and distributors is under pressure. The industry is unable to regain control of the supply chain after major disruptions during the pandemic, in combination with an overestimated market potential. It is not only a self-inflicted problem, and finding solutions requires drastic steps.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - Olimpia Bicycle Ltd, the long-standing Hungarian producer behind the Gepida brand and recognised OEM supplier in Central and Eastern Europe, has announced it will cease operation. Partners were informed on 18 November that the company will enter liquidation and will not continue under a legal successor.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Two names synonymous with bicycle industry advocacy in Europe are officially being retired as the merger between the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) reaches its conclusion. Marking a significant milestone for the European cycling ecosystem, the newly established European Cycling Industries (ECI) is now officially the unified voice of the cycling sector in Europe.

For many in the bicycle industry, the third quarter financial results make uncomfortable reading. Despite optimistic signs in the first and second quarters, most Q3 results show that attaining financial stabilisation is still out of reach. As revenues drop, repeated streamlining and cost-cutting measures are being taken to ensure the health of companies in the bicycle industry supply chain. This sentiment is also echoed in the second results of the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI), a new initiative between Bike Europe, Eurobike and IFH Koln.

MUNICH, Germany - Govecs Group, the Munich-based company behind the leading two-wheeler e-mobility solution, has filed for insolvency at the Munich District Court. Despite the supplier's recent production line opening in Poland and its strategic pivot to focus on its retro eSchwalbe moped brand, the company appears unable to sustain itself through 2026.