Rear motors have been out of the limelight for a while, but now they are experiencing a boom, especially in the field of lightweight urban bikes as well as in the gravel and road bike segment. And here, a still quite fresh manufacturer presents itself very well with its range.

REGAU, Austria - As a young player specialising in e-bike and bicycle contract manufacturing WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH represents the rapid development of bicycle production in Europe. WSF claims it is assembling for numerous bicycle suppliers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland at their facility in Regau, Austria.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The ample availability of bicycles and e-bikes resulted in increased sales in Denmark in 2022, just like in many other EU countries. The January-August 2022 figures of supplies clearly show an upswing in the market, but don't give any indication of the market outlook.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has started the discussion on the future methodology of carbon footprint rules for batteries. The new Battery Regulation foresees that all electric vehicles, including e-bikes need to have a carbon footprint declaration.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Both Cowboy and Stella have reorganised their top management to face today's challenges. Cowboy has hired a new Chief Supply Chain Officer while Stella founder Daan van Renselaar has pulled out of the daily operation.

葡萄牙，阿格達（AGUEDA）－葡萄牙自行車和電動自行車產業在2022年取得佳績。2021年總出口值從5.94億歐元成長至少37%到2022年的8億歐元，讓葡萄牙成為歐洲規模最大的自行車生產國。

台灣，台北－台灣自行車輸出業同業公會（TBA）欲改善MIT產品品質和FOB均價所設定的目標落實成功並延續到2022年。在自行車廠遷到如越南和柬埔寨等較低成本國家的同時，台灣仍穩坐龍頭寶座。

德國，法蘭克福 （FRANKFURT）－2024年Eurobike將在7月3日（週三）至7月7日（週日）舉辦。展會經理Stefan Reisinger針對提早公佈展會日期和日期訂定決策做說明。

瑞典，斯德哥爾摩（STOCKHOLM）－隨電動自行車在瑞典市場越受歡迎，其2020至2021年（九月至八月）市佔從19.5%成長到上一季21.7%。電動自行車在瑞典市場所有類別中表現最為亮眼。

AGUEDA, Portugal - 2022 proved to be a very successful year for the Portuguese bicycle and e-bike industry. The total export value increased by no less than 37% from €594 million in 2021 to more than €800 million in 2022. It makes Portugal the largest bike producer in Europe.

RHEDA-WIEDENBRÜCK, Germany - Following a "lively bidding process" the German bicycle and e-bike manufacturers Prophete and Cycle Union have been successfully taken-over. No stranger to the bicycle industry, the new owner Singapore-based Dutech Group, is on a path to strategically expand its focus on green technology. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - The growing popularity of e-bikes in Sweden has resulted in a market share increase from 19.5% in 2020/2021 to 21.7% over the last season which runs from September to August. The increasing sales figures of e-bikes are the real shining star in Sweden, while other categories lag behind.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - With sustainable supply chains gaining ground on the industry's agenda, the WBIA will host an event dedicated to the topic at this year's Taipei Cycle Show. The event will include the launch of the WBIA principles for more sustainable supply chains as well as showcase the best practices of companies appointed by the WBIA members.

Litemove, the manufacturer of innovative high-tech bicycle lights, is going green with its next-generation products.

Velo started operations in their new Vietnam factory in October 2022. Located in Protrade Industrial Park just 20km from Ho Chi Minh City, this area is close to numerous bike related companies. The brand new 280,000 square metre facility has the capability to produce a full range of Velo products, including saddles and grips.

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TAIPEI, Taiwan - The mission set out by the Taiwan Bicycle Association to improve the quality and average FOB prices of Taiwan-made products proved successful and continued into 2022. While the assembly of bicycles made its way to other low-cost countries in the region like Vietnam and Cambodia, Taiwan hasn't lost its once leading position completely.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano has introduced Cues, a new approach to its mid-tier component line-up. Redesigned from the ground up, Shimano has focused on high-compatibility and consolidated its 9, 10, and 11-speed drivetrains like Deore, Tiagra and Alivio into one unified ecosystem of components.