自2022年以來衝擊產業的庫存危機發生後，全球自行車產業尚未完全渡過難關。油價上漲、原物料短缺，以及航運路線面臨的風險，成為本屆台北自行車展的熱門話題。

歐盟當局正加大打擊規避關稅行為的力道，尤其鎖定分批出貨及進口後組裝的自行車。歐洲檢察官辦公室（EPPO）的2025年年度報告指出，進口後組裝自行車的方式，正成為規避高額關稅的常見作法。儘管相關行為屢見不鮮，EPPO警告表示，近期手法變得更為複雜，結合多種操作以降低被查到的風險、減少應繳關稅，自行車及電動自行車產品尤其明顯。

Scott宣布Hsuan Boon Tan擔任共同執行長，與現任執行長Pascal Ducrot一同管理公司。Hsuan Boon Tan將常駐公司在瑞士的國際總部。該公司表示：「此次人事調整象徵公司邁入新階段，在產業經歷數年動盪、成功穩定營運後，力求永續成長並加強整體獲利能力。」

No other industry relies so much on the branding of its components as the bicycle industry does. The final products in the shops are seldomly referred to as a recollection of well-known parts with a bike brand name on the down tube. This structure originates from the extreme fragmentation of the bicycle industry. Except for Raleigh, almost all brands had only national or regional distribution, making it difficult to invest in innovations. The component manufacturers adopted multinational or global distribution earlier, giving them a head start in branding compared with the bicycle brands.

As eBike drive systems grow increasingly sophisticated, the ability to diagnose, update, and repair quickly has become a defining part of a positive customer experience. At Bafang, service is a strategic pillar, its philosophy is simple: "Service is about keeping riders riding."

Cycling can still attract interest from both institutional buyers and non-institutional investors, as the heavily oversubscribed Dahon IPO at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange showed last September. Amidst all the excitement on the exhibition floor of the Taipei Cycle Show, Bike Europe had the opportunity to speak with Dahon's owner, Dr David Hon, about his company's strategy.

A persistent and far-reaching campaign by the United States trade organisation PeopleForBikes to prevent bicycles and e-bikes from becoming subject to high metal tariffs has paid off. US President Donald Trump announced in early April that the bicycle industry would not be subject to the new Section 232 steel and aluminium tariffs, which would have cost manufacturers millions on imported steel and aluminium products.

Although the number of bicycles delivered in Switzerland fell again by around 25,000 units in 2025, the trend in sports bicycles and e-bikes provided a ray of hope, as sales in these categories started to rise again. Looking solely at specialist retailers, excluding major distributors, rising figures were recorded in almost all sectors. However, the Swiss bicycle suppliers' association, Velosuisse, still refers to being in a 'consolidation phase.'

Finnish bicycle component manufacturer, Herrmans Bike Components, has acquired the technology and business from Taiwanese lighting specialist Roxim Technologies. The move will see Herrmans expand its presence in Asia and broaden its offering in lighting solutions. The transition is now at full speed and Herrmans will officially take over the business from 1 May.

A repurposed automotive tyre factory on the outskirts of Milan was Pirelli's vision when it strategically decided to re-enter the bicycle tyre market in 2017. Operational since 2022, the factory prides itself on 'Made In Italy' premium quality bicycle tyres. Supported by "the broad shoulders" of the multi-billion-euro turnover of the Pirelli Group, the factory has a maximum capacity of 1.5 million FSC-certified natural rubber tyres annually — with plenty of opportunity for growth. What more reason to visit the factory floor at… Pirelli.