德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－參加福吉沙芬的Eurobike多年後，在法蘭克福的展場上要找到方向感並不容易。主辦單位Fairnamic已評估各方面欲提升2023年的展會概念，並公佈改善的部分。

Industry organisations foresee a difficult market in 2023 - Container rates drop to near pre-Covid levels - Europe's leading e-bike markets are maturing rapidly - Will component suppliers head to Romania?

NEW YORK, USA - When the pandemic started in March 2020 the US bicycle business was fully import dependent. 95% of all bicycles sold in the country were primarily coming from China. In other words, the US bicycle business was completely dependent on globalisation and the global supply chain. But "the golden age of globalisation is ending," fears US market specialist Jay Townley.

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - 27 internet resellers have been warned by the Dutch transport authorities to stop offering their fatbikes. Research showed that they offer e-bikes that go faster than 25 km per hour and/or have a higher power than 250 watt without approval. Such e-bikes must have a type approval.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - ZF Micro Mobility GmbH is expanding its service location in Karlstein am Main alongside expanding its service capacities. With a 50% increase in staff at the location, the service centre remains the main point of contact for Sachs dealers worldwide.

KOBLENZ, Germany - Canyon has welcomed a new Chief Operations Officer (COO) to its team. As COO, Alison Jones will be responsible for driving the company's global operations, supply chain and quality strategy and will also be part of the Canyon Executive Leadership Team.

The electric bike market has been developing rapidly across Europe. For European users, an e-bike is no longer just a gadget, but a real support in their daily commute and traveling. As e-bikes' popularity grows, the number of manufacturers increases. Is there any more room for an offer that such a competitive industry may be lacking? Ecobike proves there is!

FRANKFURT, Germany - It was not always easy to find your way at the first Eurobike in the Frankfurt venue after so many years in Friedrichshafen. Organiser Fairnamic has evaluated this and many other topics to enhance the show concept for 2023. Eurobike unfolds its plans for improvement.

立陶宛，維爾紐斯（VILNIUS）－Pon.Bike正迅速擴大自家的電動自行車和自行車業務。他們的最新一步是宣佈要鄰近市場生產，在立陶宛開設新廠。YIT Corportation近期發佈更多該計畫的相關消息。

葡萄牙，BORRALHA－ 為滿足市場更複雜、更大的需求量，鋁合金車架製造商Triangles Cycling Equipments宣佈一項金額3,000萬歐元的投資計劃。Triangles預計透過兩個階段將年產能提高到45萬單位。

法國，馬謝庫（MACHECOUL）－Intersport France旗下的Manufacture Française du Cycle（MFC）在僅僅幾年內便成為法國第一大自行車製造商。MFC今年的總產量將會超過50萬輛，包含常規自行車和至少15萬輛電動自行車。執行長David Jamin對於未來充滿信心。

美國，芝加哥（CHIACAGO）－零件製造商SRAM開設全新技術服務支援中心，加強在義大利市場的業務。他們和義大利經銷商Beltrami TSA合作，該座全新服務中心將在明年1月1日啟用。他們與Accell的分銷合約也是明年開始生效。

PARIS, France - Vélogik, a French company based in Paris, is specialised in the management and maintenance of e-bikes fleets. Created in 2008, the company has registered a turnover of €15 million in 2022 thanks to its activity in France and in other European countries including the UK.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The demand for e-bikes with a belt drive system is growing. Although Gates Carbon Drive has a sizeable share of the existing market, there are now gaps for newcomers to enter the market. One of these is Yung Fang Plastic Co. Ltd who displayed its belt drive system at this year's Eurobike.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - The fourth edition of Shimano's state-of-the-nation, makes clear that the growing cost of living is perceived as the most important reason to ride an e-bike. Whether this will mean an ongoing increase of e-bikes or bicycles in general, is not revealed by the Shimano study.

VILNIUS, Lithuania - Pon.Bike is rapidly expanding its reach in the e-bike and bicycle industry. The latest development came with the company's announcement to open a factory in Lithuania and step up its production close to the market. A statement published last week by YIT Corporation reveals more details on this project.

BERLIN, Germany - The German industry association ZIV has taken over the chairmanship of the Cargobikes Working Group at European level. Jointly organised by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), the working group is concerned with legislation of cargobikes for both private and personal use.

CHICAGO, US - Component manufacturer, SRAM, is extending its presence in the Italian market by opening a new Technical Service Support Centre. Developed in partnership Italian distributer Beltrami TSA the new service centre will be fully operational as of January 1, 2023. A new distribution deal with Accell will also begin next year.