Giant Group 2026年1月表現明顯低於往年，單月營收大幅下滑21.6%。該集團去年經歷的風波延續今年，歐美主要市場波動，加上美國政府發布的暫扣令（WRO），對該公司造成嚴重衝擊。2月16日，該集團亦悼念其敬愛的創辦人劉金標（King Liu）辭世。

自2019年開始實施反傾銷稅後，中國首度在2025年重返歐盟最大電動自行車供應國的寶座。不過，僅些微領先，中國及台灣在歐盟電動自行車進口市佔同為32.8%，中國至歐盟的出口量僅比台灣多350輛。台灣佔歐盟電動自行車進口額仍達54%，為3.18億歐元。

Shimano Inc.在歐洲市場表現優異，彌補2025年北美及亞洲市場需求疲弱造成的影響。與2024年表現雷同，各市場之間的差異仍明顯。在嚴苛的市場環境之下，歐洲銷售表現亮眼，但仍無法防止營業利益大幅下滑。就中期趨勢來看，Shimano營收明顯高於疫前水平，不過公司營業利益及歸屬母公司股東淨利均大幅減少。Shimano是首家公開年度財報的企業，不過數據表現能夠如此穩定的企業並不多。

About six years ago, Dutch company Tiler introduced an innovative charging tile that allows e-bikes to be charged via the kickstand. In recent years, Tiler was active in the Benelux B2B market and recently introduced a charging tile for consumers. Financial issues from the past, however, have forced the company to apply for bankruptcy, despite encouraging signs of market acceptance. But the story doesn't end here; Founder Olivier Coops is confident of a rapid restart.

In today's cycling industry, every decision is under scrutiny. High inventory levels, cautious retail demand, pressure on margins and ongoing supply chain adjustments are forcing companies to rethink where and how they invest their time and resources. Trade shows in particular are being evaluated more critically than ever. Against this backdrop, many industry professionals are asking a fair question: Is a trip to Taipei Cycle 2026 still worth it?

"Growing against the grain" was Woom's motto for 2025, with the Austrian kids' bike manufacturer reaching several key milestones despite unfavourable market conditions. The company's revenue already surpassed the total turnover for the previous year in July 2025, and it went on to achieve its most successful year on record.

In the competitive global economy, the European Union (EU) continues to expand and modernise its network of trade agreements to promote economic growth, strengthen geopolitical ties and set global trade standards. Recently, agreements were concluded with India, Mercosur and Singapore. For the bicycle industry, the agreement with India was the most striking. What can the industry expect?

The bicycle industry was not a preferred target for financial investors when the e-bike market entered its growth phase in 2010; its growth rate and return prospects were not as attractive as those of e-commerce companies, for example. After 2010, financial investors stepped in, but many have since left the industry. What's next?

E-bikes and automobiles share important commonalities: both are wheel-based forms of transportation, and both use microprocessors, batteries, and motors. But despite these commonalities there has been an enormous difference in the marketplace performance of autos and e-bikes: while automobiles have enjoyed rising prices, frequent innovations, and sustained growth, for the past four years e-bikes have suffered declining prices, me-too product features, and lack of innovation: a perfect recipe for marketplace woes.

Portugal's EU-funded AM2R programme is entering its final stretch. With the €113.8 million Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), scheduled to conclude in June, it has become a defining industrial policy project for the Portuguese two-wheeler sector; from higher-value product development to advanced manufacturing, and exportable innovation.