柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－柬埔寨輸往歐盟的自行車出口復甦緩慢，因此該國五間組裝廠開始尋找新市場。柬國曾是歐盟主要自行車供應國，不過現在地位也受到其它自行車出口大國激烈競爭，如中國和孟加拉。

奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－受到電動自行車、自行車和摩托車市場環境影響，Pierer Mobility營收及收益表現將低於預期，亦未能實現降低本財年營運資本及淨負債的目標。因此，該公司已撤回2024財年的預測。

台灣，台北－儘管市場環境仍嚴峻，2025年台北國際自行車展參展攤位已正式售罄，目前已開放候補名單。該展將於明年3月26至29日舉辦，這屆也將著重永續發展。

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The Dutch Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) framework has been postponed once more, according to the RAI Association, the professional organization for (e-)bike manufacturers in the Netherlands. Initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the framework is now delayed until July 2025. Implementation of the new framework will have implications for amongst others, e-cargobike users in the country.

OSAKA, Japan - Market recovery hasn't come as rapidly as Shimano had still foreseen in its first half year results published in July. The Q3 results the company published today still reveal challenging market conditions which the Japanese component manufacturer partly attributes to unfavorable weather conditions in Europe during spring, as well as the inventory bubble.

PADOVA, Italy - To reduce the carbon footprint of bicycles, mudguard manufacturer Eurofender has developed a model which is made out of recycled plastic. Besides this, it is also made without aluminum, and the plastic can be fully recycled at the end of the life cycle of the mudguard.

MUNICH, Germany - A premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles is one thing, but Buycycle is now going one step further with the launch of a full range of pre-owned bike components on its platform. This move aims to fill a gap in the second-hand cycling market, making it easier for cyclists to buy and sell essential parts, the company states.

Alessandro (Alex) Colnago, nephew of Ernesto Colnago, known for starting the famous Italian race bike company in the 1950s, has recently partnered with WiaWis to launch Acol, a premium bicycle brand. Acol specializes in lightweight frames, aerodynamic bicycles and other components including gravel and track frames. The company targets cyclists seeking high-performance gear, utilizing the same advanced materials and engineering principles that WiaWis applies to its renowned archery products.

The fact that a major player like Accell Group has been struggling under a burden of heavy debts gives a clear indication of the difficulties in the market. The manufacturer saw its turnover decline 10% from €1.43 billion in 2022 to €1.3 billion in 2023 as sales declined across major European markets and inventory levels remained high.

MILAN, Italy - Dutch bicycle manufacturer Accell Group painted a rosy picture in October when it announced it had improved its financial position and reduced its corporate debt in agreement with its financial stakeholders. But seeing as this financial restructuring is not due for completion until February 2025, credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Accell Group, citing "a very high likelihood of a default occurring over the next 6 months."

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Bike subscription service Swapfiets, will celebrate its ten-year anniversary on November 7. Under the guidance of Pon Holding's investment company Ponooc since 2018, the company has grown to have over 270,000 members across Europe. Although, still striving for profitability, the B Corp-certified scale-up is working hard towards creating a 100% circular bicycle.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. While the industry is still occupied with restructuring the supply chain and excess inventory, the general mood among analysts point towards a brighter future for micromobility products and e-bikes in particular. But it's not all good news as yet as companies continue to struggle financially.

法國，塞納河畔羅米伊（ROMILLY-SUR-SEINE）－在Grimaldi Group決定出售位羅米伊的Cycleurope Industries SAS後，Rebirth Group創辦人Grégory Trébaol現成為該公司的新老闆。Grégory在與本社採訪中說明為何決定買下Cycleurope的法國廠，他亦討論到未來兩年的策略及投資計畫。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－下一任歐盟貿易專員Maros Sefcovic的任務之一是完成目前正在進行協商的貿易協定，與馬來西亞和泰國相關的絕對會是其中一部分。泰國最知名的自行車公司為Vittoria，馬來西亞則是Shimano供應商Kwang Li Industry的家鄉。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－荷蘭電動胖胎自行車引發的風波導致該國市場需求大幅降低。Phatflour目前在本土市場的銷售較去年減少75%。當地競爭對手Urban Mobility，也是Doppio母公司，最近則申請破產。出口市場能成為荷蘭胖胎車品牌的救星嗎？

荷蘭，阿培頓（APELDOORN）－為提升Merida 影響力，該公司在荷比盧地區的經銷商已進軍丹麥，成為該國官方進口商。這決策性的一步除了讓Merida站穩在北歐市場的腳步，也進一步體現出該品牌致力為更多消費者提供優質自行車及配件。

WELS, Austria - As a result of the market circumstances for e-bikes, bicycles and motorbikes, Pierer Mobility will fall short of expectations in terms of revenue and earnings, as well as with regard to the reduction in working capital and net debt in the current financial year. Therefore, the company has revoked its guidance for the 2024 financial year.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Despite continued difficulties in the market, exhibitor booth spaces for Taipei Cycle 2025 have officially been filled and a waitlist has been opened. Being held from 26-29 March the event will continue its focus on sustainability.