MUNICH, Germany - After quickly realizing not to be able to find a buyer for the entire insolvent Internetstores Group the appointed insolvency administrator Dr. Christian Gerloff started selling key assets of the former online retail giant. This process has now been finalised. "All of Internetstores GmbH's key brands now have the chance to restart under new ownership," confirms Gerloff.

SHANGHAI, China - The Chinese market followed a different pattern in the past years compared with Europe and North America. High inventory is much less of a problem and the market is currently experiencing a recreation boom. How that will impact the business will be a much-discussed item at the China Cycle Show which opens its door from 5-8 May in Shanghai.

LEIPZIG, Germany - Following a brief takeover by Tier, European rental bike market leader Nextbike is back on the market as an independent company under its own name. At the same time, a comprehensive rebranding will complete the new independent brand identity.

SUZHOU, China - Chinese battery producer Phylion announced a new entity, Joycube, in November 2023, to focus on the e-bike and LEV segment. Amongst the new battery products for the gravel and cargobike sectors on display at Taipei Cycle, the rebranding to Joycube was clearly visible.

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－奧地利自行車市場去年儘管銷量和銷售額皆較前年雙位數下滑，但仍有幾個好跡象。銷售額連續第三年突破10億歐元，電動自行車市佔現已達75%。租賃及自行車基礎建設的投資也都對市場帶來好的影響。

中國，蘇州－對電動馬達製造商Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd來說，2023年是備具挑戰的一年。根據該公司財報，其業績受到多種因素帶來負面影響，包含地緣政治衝突、通膨、消費者需求減緩和客戶庫存過高等。

義大利，坎比亞戈（CAMBIAGO）－從Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l.的2023年財報來看，該公司去年交出漂亮成績。該代表性義大利品牌營收增長33%，達5,570萬歐元。

奧地利，雷高（REGAU）－合約製造商WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH於4月24日申請破產。自行車行業目前面對的艱難市場環境再次導致另一間企業陷入財務問題。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry. However, for financial specialist Ralf Kindermann the component of green mobility still makes the bicycle industry highly attractive for investors. What other trends in the market, including the digitalisation in the supply chain, the current oversupply in combination with price increase and sustainability will lead the market this year?

VIENNA, Austria - Even though the Austrian 2023 bicycle market recorded a double-digit drop in both volume and value sales compared to the previous year, there are several positives to point out. Sales topped €1 billion for the third consecutive year in a row and e-bikes now account for three quarters of the market value. Leasing and investments in cycling infrastructure are also positively influencing the market.

SUZHOU, China - For e-drive manufacturer Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, 2023 was a very challenging year. According to the company's financial report their performance was affected negatively due to geopolitical conflicts, inflation, slowing consumer demand and high inventory among their customers.

REGAU, Austria - Contract manufacturer WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH applied for insolvency on 24 April. The challenging market situation in the bicycle industry has resulted in financial problems for yet another company.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Combining fashion and function, Roxim offers a wide portfolio of front and rear lights for different bicycle categories. At Taipei Cycle Show 2024, the Taiwanese company presented the new ZX5E featuring Oled technology.

CAMBIAGO, Italy - 2023 has been a very good year for Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. looking at the publication of their 2023 financial report. The iconic Italian brand hiked their revenue by 33% to €55.7 million.

VILNIUS, Lithuania - Construction company YIT Lithuania has handed over the keys of the newly built Pon.Bike bicycle factory in the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone in Lithuania. over the next 5 to 6 months Pon.Bike will prepare the new facility for production.

TUSCON, USA - Approximately 260 industry executives attended the Bicycle Leadership Conference (BLC) this year which given the tough past year demonstrates the vitality and commitment to this annual meeting of the minds of the US cycling industry. It was a special occasion, the 25th anniversary year of People for Bikes and Tim Blumenthal, founder and cycling supporter Congressman Earl Blumenauer, 3rd District of Oregon were special guests and speakers.

JAKARTA, Indonesia - More than 90 leading exhibitors from two-wheeler companies are gearing up for the premiere of Asiabike Jakarta at the Jakarta International Expo from April 30 - May 4, 2024. Organised in partnership with Eurobike jointly by Messe Frankfurt, Periklindo (Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association), Pt. Dyandra Promosindo and Jiangsu Bicycle Co Ltd.

美國，帕克城（PARK CITY）－在三位創辦人決定將Kona Bicycles 售給Kent Outdoors後僅經過兩年半，新東家便決定將該知名加拿大自行車品牌出售。市場在2022年初開始急遽變化，Kona同許多其他自行車品牌一樣也受到影響，無法實現對未來自行車市場的高度期望。