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。

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."

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.

SUZHOU, China - Over the past 22 years, Bafang has consistently prioritised technological innovation as fundamental to the company's development. With this approach the motor manufacturer has successfully navigated the storm of the previous years. "Whether in good times or bad, demand-driven innovation is urgently needed," CEO Qinghua Wang explains to Bike Europe.

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。

波蘭，希維博津（SWIEBODZIN）－德國自行車老字號品牌Sprick有了新的發展。在今年初因財務困難走向破產後，該公司現在將成為新加坡中資企業DuTech Group的一部分。

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.

PARIS, France - Bike-leasing company Vapaus Group has announced the integration of France's Azfalte, a corporate cycling company boasting a 250-client portfolio. Calling France "Europe's strongest growth potential," Vapaus Group says it's excited to explore international growth with Azfalte, hoping to achieve one million new riders in the coming years.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The annual event for product managers has become the next big thing on the calendar to gauge industry sentiment. The positive market expectations signalled at Eurobike last June are now under severe pressure. What can the industry expect from Taichung Bike Week 2025 next week?

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - "All operational activity has ceased," reads the email from Lasse Almgren, the CEO of the Danish start-up known as Pentalock. The company, under the name of Danish Mobility System 1 ApS, filed for bankruptcy on August 11.

Smart technology is reshaping the e-bike industry. It's giving users more autonomy in managing maintenance and customisation features. Panasonic, known for introducing the world to one of the first e-bikes, has recently launched its GXM series in Europe, along with a smartphone application to easily configure and adjust the bike to preference.

The Region of Madrid is quickly shifting gears to become one of Europe's most attractive cycle hotspots. With its abundant sunshine, diverse scenery, cultural gems and friendly atmosphere, Madrid provides a strong network of bike-friendly routes in one captivating region for every kind of rider.

Shimano Europe has announced the relaunch of its State of the Nation report; a comprehensive study designed to inform, inspire, and highlight the company's advocacy projects across Europe.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The international bicycle industry, once heralded as a long-term growth story thanks to the e-bike boom, now finds itself grappling with uncertainty. Tariffs, shifting trade flows, regulatory ambiguity and fragile consumer demand are reshaping strategies across the value chain. In Bike Europe's Industry Insider series, four leading manufacturers — Bosch eBike Systems, Schwalbe, Bafang and Velo —paint a picture of an industry both challenged and transformed, where resilience increasingly depends on innovation and adaptability.

台灣，台中－2025年台中自行車週並未如預期出現市場回溫的跡象。作為展場的飯店在開展前夕仍有空房，而參展商在開展當日的日程也出現空檔。業界人士越來越意識到，產業結構必須進行改革，亦擔憂目前市場變數可能即將達到臨界點。

德國／荷蘭－2026年市場前景為何？這是所有人在9月16日至19日舉辦的台中週上，最關心的問題。經過3年預測「下一年會更好」之後，業界同仁現在要做出任何預測前都相當謹慎。由Eurobike、《Bike Europe》及IFH Cologne合作推出的「全球自行車採購指數」（GBPI），為業界提供未來趨勢的參考指標。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－來自法國西部旺代省（Vendée）的小公司Anod可能即將撼動全球電動自行車產業。該公司採取了大膽作法，即逐步淘汰掉幾乎所有電動自行車都在使用的鋰離子電池，並以其稱為更安全、更永續的混和超級電容器（supercapacitor）作為替代方案。

Dahon is responding to the growth of the e-bike market worldwide with a new alliance and factory. The company is forming an alliance with Golden Wheel Group to establish the new company Dagold Technology. Its new Dagold Factory in Tianjin, China, was officially opened on October 16th.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Bicycle rental systems and subscription-based models, like Swapfiets, represent a cycling mobility trend that opened the market for more existing and new cyclists. Until recently, only the number of bicycles out in the streets and the number of users were available. For the first time, the social and economic impact of the trend has also been quantified in two separate market studies by the consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) and the German industry organisation Zukunft Fahrrad.

Online bicycle retailer Bike24 is raising its financial outlook for its current third quarter, and for the entire financial year. The Dresden-based company expects the positive trend from the first half of the year to continue.