愛爾蘭，都柏林- Allegion Plc將併購Axa Stenman控股公司；這是一家荷蘭家庭保全產品和(環形)自行車鎖與燈具製造商，銷售模式以OE或是售後市場為基礎。Allegion是一間市值20億美元的公司，在近130個國家銷售，包括Kryptionite品牌的鎖具等保安產品。

英國，倫敦- Brompton Bike Hire宣佈多達七個被稱作Docks的自行車租賃點將陸續於今年夏天推出。新地點將包括兩個倫敦新據點還有伯明翰與布里斯托。Brompton Docks在2011年正式推出，期望成為世界上第一個沒有政府授權或補助的自行車租賃架構為目標。

台灣，台中- Giant表示其自有品牌業務在歐洲市場復甦了。不只如此，這家台灣最大自行車製造商在中國市場也大有斬獲，去年強勁的銷售超過了預期。

The World Trade Organization has received a complaint filed by the Peoples Republic of China on the European Union's new rules for determining dumping

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹(Amsterdam)－若說荷蘭是歐洲地區電動自行車的模範國家，此話完全不為過。去年電動自行車、電動登山車和高速電動自行車的銷售達到了新的里程碑，打破了所有在荷蘭的營業額記錄。

比利時，布魯塞爾(Brussels)－歐盟委員會提出了一項提議，以計算傾銷進口的新方法，而這些多為市場嚴重扭曲或是對其經濟有廣泛影響的國家。這是否意味著，現在針對中國製自行車的48.5％反傾銷稅將不會在2018年結束？

英國，雷迪奇(Redditch)－因為高庫存、惡劣的天氣加上競爭對手商品優惠提前釋出的關係，導致Halfords Group Plc在2016年初就限入困境中。 儘管如此，其預測收入會成長4.6%。這數字是由英國最大自行車零售商Halfords，針對7月至9月底這段期間所做的期中業績報告。

中國，南京－Giant、Merida、Shimano等極重視中國市場的品牌大廠皆於其企業報告中指證了中國市場低迷的情況，導致這些企業去年的收益爆跌，而對於自行車市場更是影響甚鉅。而這也使「未來市場預期」成為了南京亞洲自行車展的焦點話題。

FRANKFURT, Germany - Three successful editions of the 'Eurobike investors lounge' prompted organizer Kindermann Value Creation to launch a wider and more in-depth program for this year. The presentations are primarily geared towards the interests of the guests, who are mainly made up of representatives from leading private equity funds and family offices.

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.

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility Group warns for more consolidations and job losses in its bicycle and e-bike division in the year ahead in its preliminary financial figures for 2023. The company did report a 9% increase in consolidated sales to a new record of almost €2.7 billion in 2023, but that increase was fully attributed to its motorcycle business.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - German precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG reports a consolidated revenue of €84.1 million from January until October, a year-on-year decline of 18.8%. This decline is attributable to market difficulties for the e-mobility as well as the e-tools division.

In a competitive market, drive system manufacturers have focused on various strategies during 2023. Development has focused on both an optimal riding experience and integrated technologies. After electrification, connectivity is the new standard for high-end and mid-range e-bikes, meaning a new generation of smart mobility devices are being created. Also an increasing average retail price and rising e-bike thefts have given a boost to the market of digital anti-theft devices. In this online magazine the latest innovations are explored.

BERLIN, Germany - The inevitable announcement of the end of online retail giant Signa Sports United N.V. has come after a period of endless speculation. The parent of some online platforms including Wiggle, Chain Reaction Cycles, Probikeshop, Bikestar and Fahrrad.de filed for insolvency at the court in Bielefeld, Germany. This unfolding drama might have a major impact on the instable inventory situation.

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.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Poland is gaining relevance for e-bike assemblers and a new factory is on the horizon. Backed by NKI, a Chinese manufacturer of home appliances for the global market, Polana Bikes has ambitions to produce 80,000 e-bikes per year when fully up and running.

FRANKFURT, Germany - One of the world's major motorcycle accessories suppliers SW-Mototech debuted its own cargobike during this year's Eurobike. The Via 1 will be fully assembled in Rauschenberg, Germany and should be available from spring 2024.

SEATTLE, USA - In a publication on its website, Rad Power Bikes has announced it will pull out of the European market. The company wants to focus on its home market in North America, "in order to be competitive and successful in the long term."

OBERRIED, Switzerland - The strong competition in the Swiss speed-pedelec industry is preparing to welcome a new player. Thomas Binggeli has surprised everyone once again: after leaving Stromer as a partner and member of the board of directors in 2021 to concentrate on his traditional brand Thömus, he is now launching a new brand, Twinner - a premium speed-pedelec that is set to reach new standards.

MUNICH, Germany - Bikesale Solutions GmbH, Germany's 'first professional online bicycle market-place for used bicycles' asked for insolvency on March 29th. The appointed administrator is now looking for an investor for the ailing bicycle refurbisher.