HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Taiwan's renowned bicycle frame builder Astro Tech Co., Ltd. celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new production facility in Phu Chanh Industrial Park (north of Ho Chi Minh City) last Tuesday. Having produced for 24 years in Vietnam already, mass production in the new factory is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Probably the most exclusive networking event at Eurobike brings together a very diverse mix of industry insiders and market followers. In a few years time, Pink Thursday has built a reputation as a unique space for exchange, inspiration and new connections.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－比利時電動自行車品牌Cowboy近期風波不斷，顧客批評其交車時間過長且缺乏資訊透明度，該公司因此陷入水深火熱之中。Cowboy從今年初開始就狀況連連，短短數月內經歷產線搬遷、車架召回，現在又遇上出貨延遲問題。

愛爾蘭，威克斯福德（WEXFORD）－愛爾蘭海關當局近日針對兩處不同倉庫進行搜查，並查獲至少4,000輛電動自行車及少量電動滑板車。根據當局表示，電動車輛零售總值估計達450萬歐元，涉嫌非法進口至歐盟。

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Acell Group已出售位於土耳其馬尼薩（Manisa）的Accell Bisiklet工廠，屬其One-Accell策略的一環。Accell Group發言人Uneke Dekkers證實，新東家是同樣位於Manisa的Bisan Bisiklet。本次交易金額未公開。

德國／荷蘭－在當今充滿挑戰及波動的市場中，關鍵的經濟與採購數據已成為產業決策的重要工具。目前自行車產業仍缺乏辨識未來市場趨勢及採購基準的所需資訊。Eurobike及本社將與德國市場研究機構IFH Cologne一同合作，填補這個資訊缺口。

The demand for e-bikes continues to grow across Europe. While e-bikes have embraced innovations like adaptive lighting and touchscreen dashboards, core systems such as gear shifting still rely heavily on human input. To this day, manual shifting remains the industry standard.

In the field of bicycle technology, engineers and developers are continually tasked with improving the riding experience and optimizing component performance. This is particularly true in the road and gravel segments, where every second and every detail matter. In these areas, precise, reliable, and low-maintenance drivetrain systems are essential. The Vistar Powershift group from TRP responds directly to this need. It offers an innovative solution that not only pushes existing boundaries but also elevates the riding experience to new heights.

An area that is often overlooked in the e-bike industry is how electric assisted bicycles and tricycles can hugely benefit the elderly and those with disabilities. Carefully engineered e-bikes and e-trikes that are stable, secure and adapted to the specific needs of the rider can offer a relatively new and inclusive mode of transport.

PALENCIA, Spain - To develop solutions that improve the efficiency and performance of e-bikes, Mahle SmartBike Systems has announced a new investment round of between €10 and €12 million annually in R&D. The announcement came shortly after Mahle CEO Arnd Franz stated that, "the e-bike sector was their standout success, supplying more than 60 e-bike brands across all segments."

ZEIST, the Netherlands - "A Global Bicycle Purchasing Index will professionalise the sector, as we have seen before in other industries. It gives you a verified outlook on what to expect in the supply chain, and not what you have heard from your connections, rumouring around in the sector." Bike Europe talked with Jeroen Both, former chief supply chain officer and member of the board of management at Accell Group, on the launch of Bike Europe's Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) in partnership with Eurobike.

HELSINKI, Finland - The Finnish bike sector may face a serious stagnation and decline of sales this year due to the national government's recent decision to abolish the tax benefit for companies' bicycles beginning in 2026.

Noca, the solution provider building the digital backbone for the cycling industry, wants to help companies speed up their digital transformation. That is why it is offering 1:1 consultation sessions at Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt.

Rubena, a renowned Czech manufacturer of bicycle tyres and tubes, announced its return to the global market last year, navigating the challenging post-COVID pandemic period. Now it introduces new products for road and gravel cycling.

In a time of industry shifts and market saturation, clarity and confidence are everything. Every great mobility innovation comes at a turning point in history. Think: the Vespa post-WWII or Ford during the Industrial Revolution. Today, we're in the midst of another transition—this time driven by digital acceleration and climate urgency.

E-bike component maker Star Union has introduced its latest mid-drive motor, the MGM (Magnetic Gear Motor). For 2025, the MGM is upgraded to deliver up to 80Nm of torque (up from 75Nm last year) without any increase in size.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The financial results published by e-bike motor component manufacturer hGears are an important indicator of the market expectations of leading European e-bike brands. For the first quarter of 2025, hGears reports a 32.1% sales decline for its e-bike division. For the rest of 2025, hGears expects a further decline of the e-bike market.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — The Belgian e-bike brand is in hot water after customers called out unexpectedly long wait times and a lack of transparency from the company. It's safe to say Cowboy has had a rough start to the year, as the e-bike manufacturer has attempted to navigate a production relocation, frame recall and now backordering issue - all in the span of a few months.