LONDON, England - An increase in e-bike battery fires in the UK has prompted a call for new legislation to mandate the safety of e-bike batteries including third party approval. In response, two cycling industry trade bodies in the UK have joined forces to issue guidance sheets for the industry and called for stricter enforcement of product safety for products supplied to the UK.

MONTREAL, Canada - As part of the company's international business growth strategy, Argon 18 has appointed Patrick Flaherty as chief revenue officer (CRO). Flaherty has over twenty years' experience in the cycling industry, most recently at Specialized.

LUXEMBURG - The European Public Prosecutor's Office reports that it has filed two separate indictments at the Court of Antwerp, Belgium for the evasion of customs duties on the importation of e-bikes from China. In both cases they are accused of presenting incorrect customs declarations in order to evade anti-dumping and countervailing duties.

EASTWOOD, England - Citing a challenging market, UK bike manufacturer Raleigh is cutting jobs and relocating its headquarters. The measures are also being taken "to better integrate Accell UK into the wider Accell Group."

RAVENSBURG, Germany - ZF Micro Mobility has launched Sachs RS motor software updates for the e-MTB, Tour and Cargo applications. According to ZF Micro Mobility this development is a major improvement of the user experience.

MADRID, Spain - In line with all market expectations, the production volume of the bicycle industry in Spain decreased by 34.7% last September compared with 2022. This major decline can be regarded as a correction on the COVID related boom. Production and sales volumes are still above 2019 levels.

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Market confidence is positive if looking at the growing size of Cyclingworld in Dusseldorf which will take place from 15 to 17 March 2024. The consumer show is not affected by the negative tendencies in the market due to overstock and lower sales levels than forecasted.

HYDRABAD, India - Automotive giant Mahindra & Mahindra was among the first to invest in intelligent mobility solutions start-up Hornback. The new entrant is now introducing one of the world's first, full-sized diamond frame folding electric bicycles on the market, the X1.

KASSEL, Germany - After company founder Bernhard Rohloff passed away in May the shareholders of Rohloff AG have now appointed a new supervisory board. The new board of the internal gear shifting expert now consists of Katja Lubitz, Constantin Ziehe and Ernst Brust.

法國，沙特勒羅（CHATELLERAULT）－法國汽車及電動自行車供應商Valeo計畫明年每週生產500組馬達，達年產量25,000組。該公司預計接下來三年將大幅提升產量。

德國，什文福（SCHWEINFURT）－改裝電動自行車大幅增加電池著火的風險，高速騎乘需要更大動力輸出，但這與電池管理系統的設定不符，Velotech專家Ernst Brust因此呼籲應強制整合一致的藍芽介面。

台灣，南投－從自行車轉型到電動自行車為台灣出口產業帶來巨幅改變，過去數年有許多新公司成立，台灣知名電子產業也更明確踏入電動自行車領域。近期新加入自行車行業的其中一間公司為Yota Cycles，該公司於2020年成立。

義大利，杜林（TURIN）－去年在匈牙利布達佩斯成功舉辦Get Technical活動（表面加工技術創新大會）之後，主辦單位the sppot決定邀請業界參與下一屆表面加工技術大會。今年Get Technical將於本月21至22日在義大利杜林舉辦。

France is rapidly adopting e-bike trends that we have been seeing in other European countries for some time. Production of e-bikes in France (52%) now officially exceeds regular bike production. The growth is especially noticeable in the higher market segment and in the booming e-cargo bike market. It's there that A&C Solutions' account manager Mathys Huvelin is supporting manufacturers with made-to-measure Higo connectors and cable harnesses.

Leading folding bike manufacturer Dahon chairman Dr. David Hon has announced he has uncovered design flaws in various types of bicycles, including mountain bikes, road bikes, and some e-bikes. By examining frame flex and its impact on performance, Dr. Hon has developed theoretical and experimental methods for practical frame flex measurement.

Magene has independently developed a new solution for e-bike systems, composed of a controller, display, torque sensor, radar sensor, electronic shifting and an app. All components are fully adapted and connected and can be displayed and set via the app. Upgrades, updates, and the maintenance of software and hardware products can also be completed via the app, to maintain the best riding status for an e-bike at any time.

BEIJING, China - The bicycle and e-bike industry in China is urgently looking for new market as export to both the European Union and the US have come to a standstill. The high inventory levels in both regions which take up the majority of China's high-end production made importers decide to postpone or even cancel orders.

DRESDEN, Germany - German e-commerce outlet Bike24 Holding has reported a 16% drop in total sales to €61.1 million in Q3, despite full bike sales seeing a 26% upturn due to an 'expanded brand portfolio'. In addition, the margin improvement initiatives continue to show positive development during the third quarter of 2023.