ENNS, Austria - Market research by Eightpins shows the potential of telescopic or dropper seat posts for other bicycle categories besides MTBs. A quick lowering of the saddle enables the rider to stand securely with both feet on the ground. This increases safety and comfort because people can remain seated on the saddle while waiting for the green light. An equally interesting application of telescopic seat posts is for cargo bikes.

LONDON, UK - The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated a transition review this week into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes imported in the United Kingdom from China. The TRA will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied.

LONDON, England - Zoomo, the last-mile electric fleet solution provider, is partnering with cargo bike producer Urban Arrow to enhance its hardware offerings. After a trial period, the European partnership will now see Urban Arrow's e-cargo bikes being fully integrated into Zoomo's all-in-one platform.

KEMPTEN, Germany - Starting just five years ago with an online market place for buying and selling second-hand premium e-bikes, today's business of e-mobility provider Rebike Mobility GmbH's consists of two strong pillars: subscription (which was expanded this year to a B2B business for rental fleets) and used-bikes. But the heart of all this is - refurbishment. Refurbishment is predicted to go big.

MUNICH, Germany - The fourth edition of the World Cycling Forum will take place on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 September 2023 in Munich, Germany. The theme of the 2023 World Cycling Forum is 'Equipped for change'.

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－英國BGF投資基金購買Brompton少數股權，助該公司拓展國際市場。Brompton Bikes向媒體Sky News和Retail Week證實籌資1,900萬英鎊作為擴張使用。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國政府在五月初提出發展該國自行車產業的計畫。該計畫預算為20億歐元，欲在2023年到2027年間達成多項目標。今年已撥出2.5億歐元，法國政府欲加強自行車在該國經濟中的地位。

德國，羅騰堡（ROTHENBURG）－為提升競爭力並優化歐洲製造流程，自行車零件製造商Büchel GmbH投資最先進焊接機械，投資金額未公開。

台灣，台北－Giant擬投資Stages Cycling的計畫喊停。該公司聲明內容：「公司與交易方無法就最終協議的條款達成共識。」

In 2022, the global e-bike market is poised to hit approximately 36.5 million units expects Yadea, and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of nearly 10% between 2022 and 2030, reaching close to 77.3 million e-bikes by 2030. With this potential in mind, Yadea ventured into the e-bike market five years ago, assembling a technical team comprising top talent from China's Top 5 universities.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Belgium bicycle market recovered remarkably from the sales dip in 2021 caused by supply chain constraints. The total market volume increased by 19% from 584,913 units in 2021 to 685,871 bicycles and e-bikes last year. Like in many other EU markets, also in Belgium it was the e-bike that took up the majority of the sales growth.

PARIS, France - In early May the French government presented a plan to develop the bicycle industry in France. With a €2 billion budget, the plan will run from 2023 to 2027 and has several goals. This year already €250 million has been released. The French government wants to strengthen the place of cycling in the economy.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Direct to consumer e-bike brand Cowboy is increasing its offline footprint to offer additional retail and service solutions for new and existing customers. With the launch of its Retail Partner Network, the brand aims to partner with 300 IBDs in 60 cities across Europe by the end of this year.

BENTONVILLE, USA - The largest volume seller in the US is investigating opportunities to find new suppliers for some of its product categories including bicycles, in India. Walmart has committed to triple its exports of goods from India to US$ 10 billion each year by 2027.

SunRace Sturmey-Archer comes with a new product: in 2024, they will release a series of comprehensive e-bike systems, applicable to many different types of bikes. These systems, called the i-systems, are the next big development after the three-speed sportshifter that the brand became famous for.

瑞士，諾特維爾（NOTTWIL）－瑞士自行車產業今年於InfoTech的年度會議聚焦於產業領導人座談會。上下游廠商都對市場的高庫存情況感到擔憂，特別是零售商。

台灣，台中－歐洲及北美市場庫存降低及去年高基期都對Giant Group Q1表現造成直接影響，該集團第一季度營收下滑9.6%。

德國，施蘭貝格（SCHRAMBERG）－精密變速器製造商hGears AG Q1表現符合預期。高階、豪華版及跑車的優異表現都無法彌補電動交通（e-mobility）及電動工具（e-tools）兩類別營收下滑造成的差距，不過至少起到緩衝作用。