VICENZA, Italy - A group of private strategic investors led by former Crankbrothers CEO Gaspare Licata has acquired a majority stake in Extreme Racing Shox (EXT), the Italian manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for bicycle and motorsports applications. Under the new ownership structure, EXT plans to invest in new technologies and strengthen its distribution.

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Giant has made significant progress toward repairing its relationship with the United States in the aftermath of the US Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) embargo on shipments from the company's Taiwan factories. In the meantime, outside of Giant's facilities, an even larger change is taking place.

柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－長期作為自行車供應國的柬埔寨，正迅速擴大生產電動自行車，以供應海外市場。位於該國八韋市（Bavet City）經濟特區（SEZs）的自行車工廠似乎已度過2023年以來出口下滑的困境，且正積極進軍電動自行車市場。

德國，尼爾廷根（NÜRTINGEN）－Bosch eBike Systems收購Magura持有Magura Bosch Parks & Servies GmbH（MBPS）的50%股權，正式完全接手這家歐洲規模最大自行車及電動自行車服務與零件經銷商。Bosch與Magura自Bosch推出電動自行車品牌後，一直保持對等合作關係，雙方皆未針對此次交易做出進一步說明。

The international bicycle trade fair Cyclingworld Europe continues to grow: in 2026, the newly created Urban Hub will add a second location right in the heart of Düsseldorf. Visitors can look forward to more space, more brands, and even more bicycle culture.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The dissatisfaction within the industry about the recent edition of Eurobike and the German industry association's decision to pull out, has prompted the show to change its leadership. Long-serving show manager Stefan Reisinger is making an exit, and will support the new management during a transitional phase. Will this change mark a turnaround from the industry organisations? "It makes sense that the Eurobike will be completely revised by 2027, and negotiations could begin at the beginning of next year, provided that the necessary conditions are met," confirms Burkhard Stork, managing director of ZIV.

TABY, Sweden - To strengthen its portfolio through complementary technologies, helmet safety technology supplier Mips AB has signed a binding agreement to acquire impact protection technology pioneer Koroyd. "This acquisition positions the group uniquely in the market and enables interesting entries into other adjacent product areas," CEO of the Swedish helmet-based safety provider commented on the takeover. The transaction is expected to be completed this month.

PESCANTINA, Italy - Pon.Bike Italia, the Italian subsidiary of the Pon.Bike group, has announced its exclusive distribution of OneUp Components in the Italian market. Under the new agreement, Pon will become the sole authorised distributor of OneUp Components in Italy starting January 2026.

While the long-awaited GPSR guidelines have finally appeared, offering disappointingly little clarity, the next regulation is already lining up for everyone involved in selling products in the EU: the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The PPWR entered into force on 11 February 2025 and will start to apply from 12 August 2026, with many design and documentation obligations ramping up further between 2026 and 2030. Just as companies are still implementing the GPSR, the PPWR is already demanding attention.

As Portugal's AM2R programme nears completion at the end of 2025, the country's two-wheel industry stands transformed. Launched with the backing of the EU's Recovery and Resilience Plan, the project managed to unite 47 companies and institutional partners under the coordination of ABIMOTA, Portugal's national two-wheeler association.

VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - The introduction of the next-generation bicycle ring lock by AXA required an all-new production line. Initially, for both Axa Bike and its owner Allegion, the Netherlands was not the most obvious choice to establish the new facility. Still, the fully automatic production line, capable of manufacturing a lock every 5 seconds, was opened in early December.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - As a long-term bicycle exporter, Cambodia is now rapidly expanding its production of e-bikes for overseas markets. The bicycle factories in the special economic zones (SEZs) in Bavet City seem to have survived the drop in exports since 2023 and are now stepping into the e-bike market as well.

BAUNACH, Germany - Despite its long-standing history and supplying to over 2,500 customers in more than 60 countries, Messingschlager's key activities were largely known only to industry insiders. In the past decade, the company expanded into various business fields, which became very distinct over time. "Demand from customers these days is so much more diverse than just a product at a competitive price," says Messingschlager CEO Christoph Bantle.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - The final Batavus bicycles have rolled off the assembly line in the Netherlands, marking the end of an era for the Accell Group as it opts for centralised production in Hungary. It also marks the end of 45 years in the bicycle industry for Accell stalwart Menno Visser, who is now retiring. Having started at Batavus on the assembly line, he worked his way up to commercial director and spent the past years as a project manager at Accell. In an exclusive interview, he reflects on industry changes and his vision for the future.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Merida Industry Co., Ltd. reported an 8.5% year-on-year decline in consolidated revenue to NT$21.8 billion (€610 million) for the first three quarters of 2025, as weakening demand across Asia continues to weigh on the Taiwanese manufacturer's performance. Net profit for the parent company fell 18% to NT$1.44 billion (€39.5 million) during the same period, while earnings from associates, including Merida's stake in Specialized, contributed NT$511 million (€14 million).

TALLINN, Estonia - Vok Bikes has secured a new production line at the Refactory plant of Renault Group to scale the manufacturing of its next-generation electric commercial cargo bikes. Starting in 2026, mass production of Vok Bikes will take place at the car maker's plant in Flins, France, which is its flagship circular economy and sustainable manufacturing hub.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Janus Smalbraak擁有25年職涯，其中15年擔任Pon執行長，他在上週於Pon的領英（LinkedIn）頁面發文宣布將辭去職務，以追尋新的職涯挑戰。Volkswagen Financial Services AG執行長Christian Dahlheim將接任Janus Smalbraak職務。

阿拉伯聯合大公國，杜拜（DUBAI）¬－瑞士品牌Viiala於9月加入自行車市場競爭，欲顛覆自行車產業。2個月後，該品牌已向供應商、零售商及潛在投資者等80位受邀者展示3款概念車款。本社有幸受邀參加在杜拜金融核心區未來博物館（Museum of the Future）舉辦的盛大揭幕活動，搶先一睹該品牌的成果。得出的結論是：這款看似簡單的自行車，不再只是單純的交通工具。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Sushi Bikes在2019年以D2C的商業模式，及1,000歐元起的親民價格，加上造型吸睛的電動城市自行車引起一陣轟動。當年熱潮如今已消退，Sushi Bikes成為下一間未能挺過2025年的德國企業。

義大利，維琴察（VICENZA）－面對外界對公司未來走向的各種傳聞，Campagnolo回應本社，說明其策略並重申品牌深根義大利的承諾。這個座落於維琴察，長期被視為業界技術領先的品牌，發布一份詳細說明，列出其近期核准的「工業計畫」（Industrial Plan）。