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。

SHENZHEN, China - Cable integration and the ongoing trend towards connectivity on e-bikes makes cables and connectors smaller. According to manufacturer Chogori the market demands thinner connectors with similar functionalities.

MÜHLHAUSEN, Germany - At this year's Eurobike, Karlheinz 'Kalle' Nicolai celebrated a premiere with his first own e-drivetrain brand. With the Helius-Drive Systems brand under the umbrella of his company Universal Transmissions GmbH (UT), the two-wheeler visionary is once again thinking outside the box.

WELS, Austria - According to Pierer Mobility AG volatile and difficult economic conditions led to a negative first half 2024 result. The company also harmed itself with some short-term strategy changes after entering the bicycle and e-bike business. Now they have to pay the bill. In other words: drastic measures are being taken.

EASTWOOD, United Kingdom - Raleigh UK risks being closed down by the government agency Companies House over its failure to file its financial results. The fully owned Accell Group subsidiary has been given three months to get its affairs in order or face being forced to shut down its operation.

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.

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.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The importance of e-bike precision component production becomes more important for hGears year after year. In its 2022 annual financial results, the company clearly states that the growth in the e-bike and e-mobility components market compensates for the loss in the automotive and e-tools business.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The new e-bike range extender of battery manufacturer Tritek will enter mass production this year. The small accessory fits in the drink holder and supports a 3-6A continuous output current to work as a charger to the existing battery pack.

WICKEDE, Germany - Under the Ergotec brand, bicycle parts manufacturer, Humpert has developed the new EG grip series. Presented for the first time at the Eurobike, the series combines ergonomics with dynamic design. The standout feature is the patent-pending adjustable damping properties.