SHIZUOKA, Japan - The situation for the Japanese bicycle industry becomes even more challenging now that sales and production numbers for 2024 have turned out to be lower again for the consecutive year. For the first time in decades, domestic production fell below the 700,000 unit mark. Import volumes saw single-digit growth, but remained below the 5 million unit mark.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The market correction in Europe for bicycles and e-bikes returning to pre-pandemic levels is still ongoing. The exceptional surge in demand in 2020-2021, followed by supply chain constraints, demanded a maximum level of flexibility and resilience of the industry. The downward trend in volume on all levels continues to unfold, revealed by the latest European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile - published by industry confederation CONEBI.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－DJI在2024年Eurobike亮眼登場，成為眾人口中的話題，今年則帶著不同的消息重回到展場。目前已有16個品牌公開指定使用Avinox驅動系統，該中國製造商正準備讓這部份的業務從DJI脫離，全面成為獨立品牌。

日本，靜岡（SHIZUOKA）－MyCanyon於亞太地區推出客製計畫，同時在中國這塊新興運動用品市場開設分公司，不過其實D2C品牌Canyon已在日本成功經營十餘年。這間德國公司是如何在日本這樣以服務為導向的國家，成功建立一個D2C品牌？Canyon日本市場經理Yukikaze Ishiyama於本社專訪時進一步說明。

羅馬尼亞，蒂米什瓦拉（TIMISOARA）－Woom正透過其近岸外包策略不斷成長，同時與實力堅強的德國自行車製造商Corratec合作。自2026年Q1起，Corratec將會在羅馬尼亞Timisoara廠為Woom生產自行車供應歐洲市場。

義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－繼2023年完成一輪50萬歐元融資後，義大利新舊自行車網路交易平台Bikeroom再度完成新一輪300萬歐元融資。這筆資金將用於加速該公司在歐洲市場的成長腳步，並擴大其商業及技術營運規模。

BUCHAREST, Romania - Despite documented local market volatility, Romania continues to play a key role in European bicycle production, thanks to its generally low-cost labour and a high demand for its bikes in major export markets.

NOTTINGHAM, UK - Accell Group's Raleigh brand has debuted the Raleigh One, a new e-bike that represents the brand's shift to a "striking new visual identity." The bike's sleek geometric lines and integrated tech features reflect the brand's desire to move into a more "urban, design-led" approach to mobility. It also reflects something else: The subtle but distinct touch of VanMoof's founders and former CEOs, Ties and Taco Carlier. What was previously speculation in the industry has now been confirmed by Ertu Bilgin, Accell Group's brand lead.

OSAKA, Japan - The impact of the shift in trade policies announced earlier this year on the financial performance of the bicycle industry was not long in coming. As the main OEM supplier, Shimano reports a shift in trade flows and notes that the outlook remains uncertain due to the impact of global trade policies.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a last-minute amendment speed pedelecs are excluded from the imposition of new EU regulations aimed at making the automotive sector more sustainable. "This vote aligns with our position and marks a significant step toward a more coherent and efficient regulatory framework for the e-bike sector," writes industry confederation CONEBI in a first response.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Taiwanese IT company, OKGO has developed a cloud-based, full-service platform to support the development of a smarter e-bike industry. Additionally, the company recognises that digital solutions are evolving from 'nice to have' to 'need to have' as more regulations come into play. On display at Eurobike, the company debuted its fully compliant Battery Passport solution developed in collaboration with Chinese battery manufacturer Greenway.

MILAN, Italy - Following a €500,000 round in 2023, Bikeroom - the Italian online marketplace for new and pre-owned bikes has closed off a new €3 million investment round. The funding will support the retailer's rapid European growth and help scale its commercial and technological infrastructure.

UTICA, United States - Another United States company has committed to reshoring manufacturing to create a "100% made-in-America" bike. E-bike manufacturer eBliss Global has announced a new facility in Utica, New York, with the financial backing of Empire State Development to the tune of $500,000 in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Together, the five bicycle factories in Cambodia, which all located close to the border with Vietnam, have seen a revival of their export business in the first half of this year. Production had diminished in the past years due to the excess inventory in Europe and the US, in combination with the supply chain constraints.

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group的財務問題讓少數股東Teslin Gapital Management重砍高達80%的投資金額。根據Teslin 2024年財報，Accell成為該年度表現最差的投資項目。

德國，豪森（HAUSEN）－即便已出現市場復甦的初步跡象，財務難題仍是自行車產業面臨的主要挑戰之一。對德國登山車製造商YT Industries而言，已難以維持下去，因此該公司根據德國法律申請自我管理的重組程序。

台灣，台北－根據台灣海關發布的最新電動自行車出口數據，市場預期復甦的速度仍舊緩慢。2025年Q2，台灣共出口約8萬6000輛電動自行車，年減18%。Q1出口值年增7%，但在Q2降至1.5億歐元，年減17%，這是2018年以來Q2的最低紀錄。

荷蘭，克伊克（CUIJK）－Bafang已啟用全新歐洲總部，規模是前總部的四倍大。2012年於荷蘭設立總部後，這次移至Cuijk對該公司而言是全面升級。