European bicycle markets counted wins and losses in 2021, with the difficulties in supply chain hampering availability. But one thing that can't be ignored is the success of the e-bike with market shares rising across all key markets. Eurobike 2022 at its new location in Frankfurt will also be a new opportunity to view a whole range of new ideas and concepts in the field of connectivity, data collection, electronic shifting and sustainable/local production.

September has always been buzzing with tradeshows and events. The combination of Eurobike, World Cycling forum and IAA-Mobility, all within 1.5 weeks clearly shows that cycling is on top of the business and political agenda. Eurobike, which kicks off on Wednesday 1 September, will be the first indication whether visitors are ready again to attend these events.

With a rich heritage in bicycle manufacturing and an ambitious international mindset, Polygon Bikes of Insera Sena is returning to Europe with a fresh strategy. After successfully expanding into American and Australian markets, Polygon is now actively recruiting across the European continent and has a lot to offer in return.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group made a remarkably good start to the year with a year-on-year consolidated revenue increase of 4.9% to NT$16.85 billion (€496 million). According to the Giant Board of Directors, this growth can be attributed to a significant rebound in OEM orders.

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）是為自行車產業打造的全新全球性分析工具，目標是定期提供市場早期動態與趨勢觀點，進而幫助整個價值鏈做出有根據的決策。GBPI是由本社、Bike Europe主辦單位Fairnamic GmbH及零售研究機構IFH Cologne合作推出。

法國，安錫（ANNECY）－目前開發中的X-Tend自行車系統專為公路車及礫石車設計，是Bourrelier集團在2020年收購Mavic時取得的重要資產之一。將該產品導入量產並推向市場是一大挑戰，不過Mavic已克服這項難題，目前正與有興趣的OEM廠商洽談合作。

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Just before Eurobike kicks off, Shimano has introduced Q'auto: an electronic shifting group for everyday bikes that doesn't require an external battery. The required power is generated via the rear hub, which functions as a dynamo. The system is designed for trekking, gravel, and light urban bikes, offering both automatic and manual shifting options.

VIENNA, Austria - After an impressive Covid-related sales boom and subsequent sales decline and overstock, Austria's bicycle market had already more or less returned to a 'high normal level' by 2023. Could this level be maintained in 2024? The answer to this question can be found in the latest data released by ARGE Fahrrad.

LILLE, France - One of the best known Decathlon executives in the bicycle industry, Didier Morelle has announced his departure from the French retailer. In the past decades, he became a well known face in the international bicycle industry, holding various positions at Europe's largest bicycle retailer, lastly as bike procurement director.

TREVIGLIO, Italy - The construction of Bianchi's new, 17,000 square meter production facility started in November. The company aims to step-up its assembly capacity from 250-300 bicycles today to 1,000-1,500 units. The new factory will also house a carbon frame facility.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - "Collaboration is key to the future of the bicycle industry," This said Accell Group's Chief Supply Chain Officer Jeroen Both at the Bike Europe Supply Chain Conference held today at Eurobike in Friedrichshafen. That collaboration is to result in flexibility of the supply chain in Europe which leads to increased speed to market.

ARHUS, Denmark - Promovec Group A/S, supplier of e-bikes and drive systems, has acquired the remaining 25% of battery manufacturer Viridus Manufacturing A/S. This acquisition marks the end of the joint venture partnership with Chinese company Greenway.

Adidas opened its 2nd Speedfactory. After starting the first one in Germany last year this second one is located near Atlanta, USA. And more are to follow

Germany, the Netherlands - Key economic and sourcing data has turned out to be an essential tool in steering the industry in today's challenging and volatile markets. The bicycle industry currently lacks the information needed to identify future market trends and a sourcing benchmark. Eurobike and Bike Europe will close this gap together in cooperation with the market research institute IFH Cologne in Germany.

VILLENEUVE D'ASCQ, France - Decathlon issued a recall for the Rockrider 520 and 540 MTB. The bikes affected have been sold

MORGAN HILL, USA - Specialized Bicycle Components announced a voluntary recall of specific 'Roubaix', 'Ruby', 'Diverge' and 'Sirrus' road models. They are specified with the brand's own innovative front damping system 'Future Shock'.

SALT LAKE CITY, USA - Following 11 reports of broken seat posts, Scott issued a voluntary recall of its model year 2016 men's and women's road bicycles all assembled with the Syncros 1.0 Carbon Offset 27.2mm.

Specialized issued a voluntary recall in the US after it received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle's rear triangle after the rear wheel came out of

FÜRTH, Germany - In cooperation with the American Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Uvex issued a voluntary recall for 46,800 bicycle helmets.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano found a potential safety issue involving the BR-IM45 and BR-IM55 roller brakes. These were sold to consumers after 15 January, ...