荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）將有助於提升產業專業化，如同其他產業過去的發展經驗。這項指數能夠針對供應鏈提供經過驗證的前景預測，而非來自業界人脈之間的流言與揣測。本社與Accell Group前供應鏈長暨董事會成員Jeroen Both進行專訪，深入了解Bike Europe與Eurobike合作推出的GBPI。

FRANKFURT, Germany - The fragmentation in the industry is more and more hampering the development of the business. The large number of companies often operate in a limited part of the market, which makes it difficult to gather enough information. This lack of data makes it very difficult to manage the supply chain efficiently. Eurobike and Bike Europe jointly created the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index aimed at creating a benchmark for purchase and product managers.

CUIJK, the Netherlands - Bafang has opened a new location for its European headquarters, four times the size of its previous site. Originally established in the Netherlands in 2012, this new locale in Cuijk is a big upgrade.

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

GENEVA, Switzerland - The globally operating testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced its expansion in the bicycle and e-bike sector with the takeover of EFBE Prüftechnik GmbH and EFBE Co., Ltd. EFBE was the tenth takeover in line since January this year for SGS.

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－Brose SE已將其電動自行車驅動系統業務轉交給日本Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd。對該公司而言，此次收購是為提升其競爭力並實現管理計畫中的業務成長目標。Yamaha為該次交易支付約3,060萬歐元現金。

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－英國貿易救濟署（TRA）建議，針對中國製自行車及特定零件徵收的反傾銷稅應續課至2029年8月30日。雖然英國政府是可以拒絕採納TRA建議的，但此舉與歐盟貿易政策保持一致，因相關措施在歐盟仍為有效。

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The market shows initial signs of a measured rebound, though the improvement still has yet to extend across the entire supply chain. The manufacturer of e-bike drive components, hGears reports that, "the sales volume of e-bikes in Europe during the first half of 2025 is estimated to be roughly on par with the previous year, but European e-bike production has not recovered as expected."

ROOSENDAAL, the Netherlands - In Q2, from April to June, the Dutch bicycle market turnover rate rose significantly, averaging around 10% per month, according to figures from national consultancy group H&L Benchmark Group. This translates to 7.7% turnover growth for the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. In addition, about half of the H&L Benchmark Group is seeing a further reduction in excessive inventory.

ST JEAN DE SOUDAIN, France - Red Motion issued a voluntary recall of its BAM City handlebars. According to Red Motion, "the handlebars pose a risk of

CHICAGO, USA - SRAM issued a global recall after it received reports of failures of the Zipp 88 front hub flange as well as its stainless steel or titanium quick releases.

Lazer Sport found out that in some cases, certain Blade, Magma, Elle and Jade bicycle helmets sold since January 2015 do not pass roll-off tests under the CE or CPSC standards. As a result, in rare circumstances, the strap anchorage may detach

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In two separate issues technical failures of chains and forks is forcing Specialized as well as Walmart to recall more than 100,000 bicycles. ...

Eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame forced Seattle Bike Supply (SBS) to issue a voluntary recall for the Redline D640. Consumers ...

Felt has issued a voluntary recall of three of its 2009 carbon triathlon models due to

Following up on last Tuesdays Bike Europes Newsletter report on Cervelo's alleged patent infringement, the Canadian bike maker denies that the European ...

Bell Sports in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada announced a voluntary recall of their Exodus full-face ...

Last week voluntary recalls were announced in the United States for Trek and Cannondale bikes fitted with uni-crown head shock suspension forks ...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - After one reported cracking fork, Giant has decided to recall all the carbon forks of the same series. These forks have been mounted ...