TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The expanding e-bike market in the transition to sustainable mobility gave Taiwan a key role in the ever-changing landscape of transportation. "Taiwan is dedicated to reduce its carbon footprint while sustainability has become an essential aspect of responsible business practices," stated TAITRA CEO Simon Wang at the Taipei Cycle 2024 press conference last week.
SKI, Norway - At Eurobike, reTyre introduced its sustainable, rubber-free tyres made from bio-based elastomers which allow for fully reusable tyres in a closed-loop circular economy. Now, in a sign that that the industry has accepted the product, the Norwegian company is accelerating the production of its tyres by expanding its production facility.
LUDHIANA, India - Tata International bicycle subsidiary Stryder Cycles is planning to focus more on R&D to make bicycles for the international market. By upgrading its Ludhiana facility, the bicycle and e-bike maker hopes to entice more European customers and build on its growing domestic potential.
Amidst global shifts, disruptions in supply chains, and a renewed focus on environmental responsibility, many bicycle industry leaders are re-evaluating their reliance on overseas production sites. In the midst of these shifts, Poland is positioning itself as an increasingly attractive hub for investment and manufacturing. Numerous success stories reveal that, from family-established ventures to innovative startups, Polish companies are making significant strides, establishing a strong presence both at home and throughout Europe.
VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ, France - Decathlon, known for its development of mid-end e-bikes and bicycles, has added an e-bike with automatic transmission to its range. "This is not just a bike. It's a statement of innovation and design that is set to change what we know about cycling," the French retail giant states.
CHICAGO, USA - The long expected official statement by SRAM on the introduction of an e-bike dive system came in today. Remarkably and without giving any explanation, SRAM writes that the drive unit is powered by Brose.
HOOFDORP, the Netherlands - Citing "limited progress on addressing supply chain challenges, which has eroded liquidity headroom and led to deeply negative free cash flow (FCF) in 2023," the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for bicycle manufacturer, Accell Group, downwards for the second time in months.
ORLÉANS, France - An e-bike that uses no rare earth materials… that is the concept of the Pi-Pop e-bike which uses a supercapacitor to store energy rather than rely on a standard battery pack. Being locally produced in France a third-generation design is now hitting the market with production expecting to 10-fold in 2024.
TURIN, Italy - This year's closing event of the surface finishing partners in the industry, the sppot, will take place at the Eurotherm facility in Turin. Here the partners will present a live event dedicated to technical expertise and innovations in the bicycle and sporting goods industry.
義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－義大利反壟斷機構AGCM已針對Robert Bosch GmbH濫用其在歐洲電動自行車驅動系統市場主導地位的相關指控，展開調查。
瑞士，胡特維爾（HUTTWIL）－所有市場指標明確顯示2020年至2021年的自行車熱潮已退，可預期對行業的影響。知名瑞士製造商Flyer飽受衝擊，宣布裁員約80人。
德國，什文福（SCHWEINFURT）－Pierer New Mobility今年的Eurobike攤位不見R Raymon品牌蹤影已是一個明顯跡象。該奧地利自行車公司已改變品牌策略，Susanne與其丈夫Felix Puello將帶著R Raymon走出自己的路。
法國，安錫（ANNECY）－零件製造商Mavic宣布調整市場策略。為更提升其位OEM市場的地位，Mavic已僱用資深的François Joly擔任OEM業務經理。
SVETA NEDELJA, Croatia - Porsche eBike Performance is currently looking at locations for its own e-bike motor factory in Europe, the company has confirmed to Bike Europe. Furthermore, in a turnaround from previous announcements, the high-tech brand Greyp Bikes will be discontinued and the technology absorbed into Porsche's other activities.
EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Shimano has issued a voluntary inspection and replacement program for its bonded 11-Speed Hollowtech II road cranksets. Worldwide, a total of 2.8 million sets, produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, are included in this announcement.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry insiders the annual product managers gathering at the heart of the industry in Taichung can expect less visitors than before.
SHANGHAI, China - The 32nd edition of China Cycle will take place from 5-8 May at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre the organisers have announced. Hoping to entice back all international visitors and exhibitors to China, the event will have the theme 'New track, new power, new journey.'
MILAN, Italy - The Competition and Market Authority (AGCM) in Italy has started an investigation against Robert Bosch GmbH to verify the claim of abuse of their dominant position on the European market for e-bike drive systems.
