PHNOM PENH - The Cambodians were still hoping for better times and more export to cater for the seasonal festivals in the Western countries in the fourth quarter of 2023. But the bicycle warehouses in Europe and North America are still packed and Cambodia's bicycle export value is almost back at the same level as in 2019.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Year after year, the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) attracts more and more bike manufacturers, especially e-bikes. Most importantly, the show is always an interesting place to discover innovations and news trends. What had this year's edition which took place from 9 to 12 January to offer?

The new high-tech factory of Leader 96, which opened a year ago after an investment of over €10 million, is now fully operational. It has an annual production capacity exceeding 250,000 electric bicycles with a single shift working schedule. The facility has integrated eco-systems and follows a one-of-a-kind process organisation model, ensuring an agile and cost-effective workflow.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Members of European parliament (MEPS) have adopted measures to stimulate consumers to repair products instead of buying new ones. First presented by the EU Commission in March 2023, the scope of the 'right to repair' proposal has also been extended to include bicycles. It aims to ensure favourable conditions for an independent repair market and prevent manufacturers from hindering repairs.

南韓，首爾（SEOUL）－Scott Sports長期生意夥伴YoungoneCorporation已對其子公司臨時注資1.5億瑞士法郎（1.606億歐元）。自行車行業有大量資本被高庫存佔用，像Scott Sports這般盈利的企業也破切需要資金來維持日常營運。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－中國政府提供國家援助，支持大規模電池生產投資最終可能導致歐盟執委會（European Commission）啟動貿易防禦措施，包含反傾銷稅。現在電動自行車和電動汽車市場發展迅速，因此上述聽起來可能有些矛盾，但電池生產成長如此快速，在中期可能變成一個嚴重的問題。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－德國自行車產業協會ZIV表示，監管挑戰難度增加在今年再次對自行車和零配件製造商形成沉重負擔。ZIV理事長Burkhard Stork在其2024年展望當中，呼籲在所有國家和歐盟層面制定更一致的產業政策。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－歐盟共享電動自行車和電動滑板車供應商Tier 和Dott已初步同意合併，在獲得新的6,000萬歐元投資後，該合資實體將繼續經營Tier和Dott品牌，「結合兩間營運模式的專業知識，並整合各項服務的先進技術。」

Czech rubber manufacturer Rubena has completed the withdrawal from the previous Mitas brand, and is focusing on refreshing its original Rubena brand for the entire range of tyres and inner tubes for bicycles.

SEOUL, South Korea - Scott Sports owner Youngone Corporation has granted its subsidiary a temporary financial injection of SFR 150 million (€160.6 million). The high inventory levels throughout the bicycle sector is tying up so much capital that even profitable companies like Scott Sports are in urgent need of capital to continue their daily operations.

ENNEPETAL, Germany - The initiation of several industry initiatives during 'Sustainability Day' at Eurobike raised a lot of attention for the topic. Alexander Thun, chairperson of the CIE and CONEBI sustainability expert group gives an update on the industry initiatives.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Massive investments in battery production supported by state aid from the Chinese government could eventually lead to the initiation of trade defence measures, including anti-dumping duties, by the European Commission. It may sound contradictory now the market for e-bikes and e-car is rising so quickly, but battery production grows so rapidly that this could become a serious problem in the medium term.

LONDON, England - Newcomer Skarper has developed a retrofit solution to turn any bicycle into an e-bike. What started with the backing of six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy, the start-up has also teamed up with the Red Bull Formula 1 team's Advanced Technologies division to prepare the device for market launch later this year.

After the supply chain disruptions of 2020 caused tremendous manufacturing upheaval, many European businesses started to ponder the idea of moving production closer to home to meet consumer demands. In fact, with sustainability now at the centre of most business decisions, using more local production facilities has proven an obvious solution; both in terms of offering more security and reducing carbon emissions.

An (e-)bike manufacturer that has its own factory facilities, machinery and production line, using sustainable and renewable energy as its power source. With complete quality management and working procedures, operated by an experienced founder and technical experts. Lekuma Technology, located in Taiwan, specialises in the design and development of cutting-edge mobility solutions that enhance people's lives by having a firm focus on lowering carbon emissions.

BERLIN, Germany - Increasing regulatory challenges are once again placing a heavy burden on manufacturers of bicycles, components and accessories in 2024, states the Germany industry association ZIV. In his 2024 outlook, ZIV head Burkhard Stork calls for a more consistent industry policy on all national and EU levels.

BERLIN, Germany - European shared e-bike and e-scooter providers Tier and Dott have preliminarily agreed to merge. With a fresh investment of €60 million, the joint entity will continue to operate under the TIER and Dott brands combining "the expertise from both operating models and incorporating the advanced technology from each service."

XI'AN, China - In close collaboration with metal additive manufacturing solution provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), frame and bicycle manufacturer Titan Super Bond has successfully printed a titanium alloy fork. The project opens up new possibilities for Chinese OEMs, expects Titan Super Bond.