The official 2020 sales statistics show that it was about the e-bike above all. Sales accelerated by double digits in many European countries. Also for 2021, industry insiders expect e-bike sales to expand rapidly.

COLOGNE, Germany - In the current market of high demand for high-quality e-bikes the planning for the construction of an all-new factory for Kettler Alu-Rad could not have been better. The new facility in St. Ingbert, Germany will not replace the old one, but is an addition to the existing capacity in nearby Hanweiler.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Strong global market demand for e-bikes and bicycles continued in the first quarter of this year. Taiwan's largest producer Giant Manufacturing Company Ltd. reports record sales and net profit for the first sales quarter of 2021. Also, Merida Industry Co., Ltd. benefits from high demand for e-bikes.

POZZOLEONE, Italy - The sole shareholder of Selle Royal, DEC Holding S.p.A., and Wise Equity announce the signing of an agreement for the purchase of 33% of Selle Royal's share. This agreement opens the way for Selle Royal to accelerate its expansion in line with the strategy laid down by the shareholders and management.

LONDON, UK - India's Hero Motors Company appointed well known Jeff Weiss as its new CEO of the company's new European operation Hero International. Jeff Weiss joins Hero International from Madison-based Saris Cycling having worked in the bike industry for 20 years in senior roles including at Trek and Dorel Sports.

Belt tensioners designed to Gates Carbon Drive specifications are allowing manufacturers to create high-performance, chain-free, full-suspension mountain bikes. To encourage innovation, Gates is releasing best-practice guidelines for belt tensioners—and encouraging manufacturers to partner on new designs.

德國，克洛彭堡（Cloppenburg）－德國自行車製造商Derby Cycle之名已成歷史。東家Pon Bike Group（PBG）已將公司名稱改為Kalkhoff，與Derby Cycle的其中一個品牌名稱相似。Kalkhoff位於Cloppenburg的舊廠也將進行大翻修。

德國，巴爾希費爾德（Barchfeld）－Büchel集團子公司Wittkop GmbH於今年5月1日買下義大利座墊廠商Selle Esse。該公司旨在改善並擴大德國座墊及零件生產規模，尤其是位於圖林根（Thuringia）的Zella-Mehlis和Barchfeld，以及義大利Bassano的廠區。

加拿大，蒙特婁（Montreal）－Dorel運動用品（含Cannondale、GT、Schwinn和Mongoose品牌）銷售不斷增加，第一季營業額較前一年同比成長43.6%，達2.703億美元。

日本，大阪（Osaka）－儘管全球仍保受新一波疫情肆虐，自行車需求量自去年起便居高不下。Shimano第一季零部件的淨銷售從前一年1037.57億日圓（7.91億歐元）增長76.3%，營收更是成長169.3%，達277.3億日圓（2.11億歐元）。

VIENNA, Austria - E-bike and bicycle sales volumes in Austria had leveled off at around 400,000 units in the past 10 years. In 2020 the market situation changed drastically and this was by no means solely due to COVID-19. For the first time the market came close to the 500,000 unit threshold.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel' sports division which market brands including Cannondale, GT, Schwinn and Mongoose, reports an ongoing increase in sales. For the first quarter of the year, turnover increased by 43.6% year-on-year to US$270.3 million.

ALMELO, the Netherlands - A batch of goods was stolen recently during a burglary in one the warehouses of the bicycle factory Sensa in the Netherlands. Apparently the thieves were particularly aiming for Shimano e-bike components next to a series of carbon mountain bike frames.

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - The name of the German bicycle manufacturer Derby Cycle is history. Owner Pon Bike Group (PBG) has changed the company name into Kalkhoff, similar to one of brand names used by Derby Cycle. In addition, the historic Kalkhoff production site in Cloppenburg will be completely revamped.

PARIS, France - More and more French people are using micro-mobility products such as e-scooters, hoverboards, etc. to commute. The total micro-mobility market registered an increase of 1.2% to 1,635,000 units in 2020, according to research conducted by the FP2M and Smart Mobility Lab. The turnover in the sector increased 7.1%, reaching €291.3 million. E-scooters led the way and even overtook e-bike sales.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Shimano is moving further into the e-bike market with the introduction of two new drive unit models. Designed for cargo bikes, the new Shimano EP8 and E6100 cargo-specific drive units, which will be available during summer 2021, come with built-in firmware for powering heavy loads.

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - The SunRider cargo bike is equipped with highly efficient solar cells, which deliver 545 Wp. Thanks to the solar cells, the e-bike charges sustainable electricity while riding.

SHANGHAI, China - Phylion took the opportunity of the 30th China International Bicycle show which was held in Shanghai this week to present its latest developments. As one of the leading manufacturers of light vehicle lithium batteries the Phylion booth was a showcase of the latest technologies, new products and new e-bike services.