Financial markets as well as analysts are responding to the yesterday announced sale of its U.S. activities by Accell Group as 'good news'. They are glad that Europe's biggest in e-bikes has been able to get rid of its troublesome subsidiary that showed rapidly growing losses.

Other news on Accell Group is that it appears to be ending the rejuvenation process of its management. One of the last members of the holding company's 'old' senior management team said 'goodbye' on August 1. The departure of Global Retail Director Wouter Jager was preceded by many of his management colleagues.

It's probably the only segment in the European e-bike market that lagged behind. In particular when comparing its development with the rapidly increasing sales of regular e-bikes as well as e-MTBs. However, in the Netherlands there's now something remarkable taking place with speed pedelecs.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Alexrims has upgraded its hub factory in Taichung, Taiwan. This was announced at last March Taipei International Cycle Show. The upgraded facility is to focus on making high quality hubs for e-bikes.

荷蘭，霍夫多普（Hoofddorp）－歐盟與越南簽署的自由貿易協定為電動自行車製造商及進口商提供了相當難得的機會。電動自行車電池專家James Post計畫在越南共同生產電池。該計畫相當具競爭力，電池達28Ah、提供8年按比例保固，是安全監控的先驅。

加拿大，蒙特婁（Montreal）－旗下有CSG（含Cannondale、GT、Mongoose、Pacific Cycle、Caloi等品牌）的Dorel Sports第二季度收益表現良好，成長了7.4%。撇除去年外幣匯率波動和服裝業務出售後的內部營收（organic revenue）增加了11.1%。

台灣，台北－將於明年3月4-7日舉辦的台北自行車展現在已開放報名。企業透過參展來確保自己能曝光於業界，引領買家和媒體聚焦在國際觀眾面前，並和他們有直接接觸。2020年台北展是通往亞太市場重要門戶，該展已成為領先供應商至售後市場及OEM廠商的重要活動。

BAYREUTH, Germany - The car parts manufacturer started its e-bike project already in 2013, which two years later led to the introduction at Eurobike. Over the past years, Rehau, the billion-dollar polymer specialist that is behind the

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Sports including Cycling Sports Group (CSG; Cannondale, GT, Mongoose among other brands as well as Pacific Cycle and Caloi) showed a strong second quarter performance with revenues increasing by 7.4 percent.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Data-driven business models, digitally networked bicycles and a Spotify-like approach to mobility are all examples of how the digital era will influence and transform the bike industry in future.

KYOTO, Japan - After a successful experience of providing e-bike systems in Japan for more than 7 years, the electronic motor manufacturer Nidec Copal has recently announced its 'invisible' motor for road, compact and folding bikes.

The organisation of Vélovak, the number one bicycle trade show of the Benelux (22, 23 and 24 September), is working hard on the preparation of the upcoming edition. Vélovak has more than 80 exhibitors, resulting in a complete range of products and services for the bicycle shops of the Benelux.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - Bosch eBike Systems and Magura announce a closer cooperation in service and replacement parts distribution. Bosch eBike Systems is taking a 50 percent stake in Magura Bike Parts, a subsidiary of Magura. The new joint venture will operate under the name Magura Bosch Parts & Services GmbH & Co. KG.

MAINZ, Germany - Accell Group's subsidiary for Germany, Austria and Switzerland can look back on a successful dealer event that ended last Monday. Accell D-A-CH order days welcomed some 3,000 visitors at its show in Mainz, Germany which, according to MD Dominik Thiele, marked a milestone.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Registration is now open for manufacturers and brands wishing to exhibit at the Taipei Cycle Show that takes place 4-7 March 2020. By exhibiting, companies secure direct access and exposure to a global audience of the cycling industry's leading buyers and media.

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The trade agreement between the EU and Vietnam provides a unique opportunity for e-bike manufacturers and importers. E-bike battery expert James Post offers collective battery production in Vietnam. Very competitive, up to 28 Ah and 8 years prorated warranty; a pioneer in safety monitoring.

德國，斯圖加特（Stuttgart）－德國專業檢測組織DEKRA拓展其服務範圍，鎖定電動兩輪車領域。德國斯圖加特有一間全新的電磁相容（EMC）實驗室和電池檢測設施已開始運作。近期電動自行車法律規範改變，這是因應這一波需求增加所設立。時速達25公里的電動自行車現在開始必須符合機械指令及EN15194標準。

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano在2019上半年財務報告中特別提到STEPS電動自行車驅動系統和適用高階公路車的碟煞零件是這次營收成長的主要來源。雖然電動自行車去年熱銷許多歐洲國家，在今年上半年也持續延燒，但這股熱潮似乎沒有大幅帶動Shimano的業績。