德國，HARTMANNSDORF- 電動自行車在荷蘭和德國市場重要性與日俱增，造成了Trek一系列策略的改變。以登山車和公路車等車系產品聞名於世的Trek，現在也更加重視電動自行車了。

斯里蘭卡，可倫坡- 歐盟提到了斯里蘭卡提出重新獲得所謂的GSP+條件，也就是自行車免關稅進口到歐盟的進展。GSP+地位可以讓由斯里蘭卡進口自行車的廠商免除歐盟14%的進口關稅。斯里蘭卡預計於2017年再一次被授予這項特殊待遇，五年前因同等待遇讓斯里蘭卡成為歐盟第三大自行車供應國。

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - It came about accidentally, but was soon recognized for its future potential. What Haibike first presented 2 years ago at Eurobike has turned into a huge sales hit. And has the ability to trigger much more.

HARTMANNSDORF, Germany - With the growing importance of the e-bike worldwide Trek has stepped up its efforts to lead this rapidly expanding category. The market leader in road and mountain bikes, is seeing substantial growth in retailer interest and consumer demand for Trek's broad range of electric products.

BERLIN, Germany - At the 'Berliner Fahrradschau' that took place from March 18 to 20, a 2-gear bottom bracket drive system debuted. The maker, Kappstein GmbH & Co KG, claims it to be a revolution. However, the Schlumpf drive offers a similar system. Kappstein's Doppio bb drive offers improved usability.

ENNEPETAL, Germany - "We believe there's nothing we can't improve," says Alexander Thun of bottom bracket manufacturer Alfred Thun GmbH. "Take our passion for precise processes, best practice and state-of-the-art technology. That's what drives us."

CHICAGO, USA - Guided by input from talented riders in Enduro and Gravity, Truvativ developed an all new range of components, the Descendant. According to Truvativ it meets "the highest levels in performance, durability, affordability and style."

LONDON, UK - In 2015 the UK government made GBP 700,000 (€ 880,000) available to fund e-bike sharing projects across the UK. Spring 2016 sees the winning bidders start to roll out their schemes.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The European Union noted the progress made by Sri Lanka on the criteria for regaining its so-called GSP+ import duty free status for bicycles imported into the European Union. The GSP+ status safes bicycle exporters from Sri Lanka 14% EU import duty. In 2017 Sri Lanka is expected to again be granted this special status which made the country 5 years ago EU's 3rd biggest bike supplying country.

Two years ago Arge Fahrrad, the Austrian association that includes bicycle importers and wholesalers among its membership, decided to cancel its participation of the national trade show 'Best of Bike' in Salzburg. Instead they started their own show named Fahrrad Ordertage. Last year Fahrrad Ordertage debuted on the fairground in Wels. After this successful first

CHICAGO, USA - As proclaimed 1x drivetrain specialist, SRAM is introducing an all-new 12-speed groupset, the Eagle. SRAM points out a list of new technologies included in the groupset, but the main feature is the 12-speed cassette presented as a fine example of German engineering.

LADOUX, France - The opening last October of the first stage of the new Michelin Technology Centre near the city of Clermont Ferrand marks the company's modernisation project. It was also the location where the bicycle division presented its new Power road range last Tuesday.

LADOUX, France - The opening last October of the first stage of the new Michelin Technology Centre near the city of Clermont Ferrand marks the company's modernisation project. It was also the location where the bicycle division presented its new Power road range last Tuesday.

葡萄牙，LOTE- 已經在萄萄牙製造、塗裝自行車超過15年的Avantisbike Lda正在葡萄牙自行車谷(Bike Valley Portugal)擴展工廠。董事總經理和老板Serigio Ramos因為這項擴廠，與新客戶及先前在柬埔寨的OEM製造商Cronus簽定了一項貿易協議。

印度，LUDHIANA- Hero Cycles Ltd已經取得總部位於斯里蘭卡的自行車出口商BSH Ventures Ltd.的多數股權。透過此一舉措，Hero這家印度最大的自行車製造商將會因斯里蘭卡重新取得歐盟GSP+免進口關稅優惠而獲得相關好處。這讓斯里蘭卡製造的自行車能享有免關稅進口到歐盟會員國。

法國，MARCLOPT- Cera Engineering和 Mach1 Machinery，自行車業界裡獨立又互補的公司，在2016年二月創立了一個全新的共同銷售平台-NCM1。

德國，REICHSHOF- Bohle 集團看到了自家Schwalbe輪胎的需求每年都在成長；2015年又再度達到兩位數的成長。這產生了需要額外產能的需求。公司對此的因應方式是和其韓國合作夥伴在越南設立新的工廠，目前已「上線營運」。

LOTE, Portugal - Avantisbike Lda, which is already manufacturing and painting bikes in Portugal for 15 years, is expanding its facility in Bike Valley Portugal. For this expansion MD and owner Sergio Ramos entered into a trading agreement with new customers and Cronus that previously operated as an OEM maker in Cambodia.