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.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Data on the global bicycle frame market published this month shows an overall predicted growth pattern over the next seven years, with increasing variation in the materials and technology used to produce bicycle or e-bike frames.

VALAIS, Switzerland - "We want to disrupt." That is the clear goal of the new project by ex-Stromer co-CEO Tomi Viiala. Joining forces with an elite set of partners, he is launching a new brand, Viiala, to push the current boundaries of innovation within the bicycle industry. The e-bike and speed-pedelec range hitting the market in 2028 will have a price tag to match its space-based technology and watch-industry backing. Is the bicycle industry ready for a giant leap?

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－Cowboy於8月4日完成2024年財報，並延遲一個月後才發布，顯示該公司因獲利減少尚努力尋找新的資金來源。同時顯示出，近期召回事件對該公司的財務造成影響。

香港－摺疊自行車公司Dahon Tech（02543.HK）上週正式在香港交易所掛牌上市，甚至被該資本市場視為2025年的「明星股」。第一天交易日以每股67.5人民幣開盤，較上市價格49.5人民幣上漲36.4%。當日高點及低點分別是69人民幣及56.4人民幣，收盤價每股60人民幣。午盤成交量675.37萬股，成交金額達4.55億人民幣。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－儘管今年德國國際車展（IAA Mobility）試圖將焦點延伸至多元交通工具，不過現場仍是汽車產業主導，而自行車產業在其中則顯得格外顯眼。美國媒體《Politico》於活動中主持一場主題為「多元交通工具重要性」的演講，Riese & Müller執行長Sandra Wolff當時表示：「德國不只有汽車產業，自行車和大眾運輸業也都具備實力，應該獲得政府的支持及公平的競爭環境。」

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－奧地利兒童自行車供應商Woom GmbH 2025年上半年財務表現亮眼，成功延續增長勢頭。今年上半年交出的成績單是該公司自2013年成立以來表現最好的半年，其營收達9,010萬歐元，年增41%。

Źródła, Poland - From their shared base on the outskirts of Wrocław, Ecobike and Mobility One have built a two-track operation: a consumer-facing brand and a production partner for external labels. It's a set-up that, in export manager Krystof Dobrowolski's view, plays to Poland's growing strengths as a hub for bicycle manufacturing while staying true to Ecobike's family roots.

ATHENS, Greece - A coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor's Office in June 2025 has resulted in the arrest of six individuals, the seizure of 2,435 shipping containers and an estimated €250 million worth of e-bikes, textiles and footwear. Customs officers were among those arrested. Since the raid, Greek customs authorities have reported higher compliance, with importers at the port of Piraeus declaring similar goods at prices closer to their actual value.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - 2025 has been a big year for Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF). With the company's acquisition of Nukeproof, launch of BCF UK and first-ever Tour de France win for a BCF-sponsored team, the company has had a period of rapid expansion.

BINH DUONG, Vietnam - In the last decade, few Southeast Asian countries have seen manufacturing growth in the cycling industry the way that Vietnam has. Bolstered by favourable foreign policy and a booming national economy, Vietnam's bicycle manufacturing sector is experiencing a growth spurt — but how sustainable this is in the midst of a shifting market, only time will tell.

In today's market, product quality alone is no longer enough. With the added complexity of motors, batteries, and smart systems—and increasingly demanding riders—a scalable and reliable service model has become the true foundation of long-term success. This shift challenges OEMs and suppliers alike to rethink their role: not just as manufacturers or brands, but as service partners.

MUNICH, Germany - With a very heavy lean towards the automotive sector despite a recent attempt to diverge to all forms of mobility, one voice stood out for the bicycle industry at this year's IAA as cars dominated the halls. "Germany has more than just a car industry. The bicycle industry and public transport are also strong players - and deserve political visibility and a level playing field," Sandra Wolff, CEO of Riese & Müller said during the 'Why diverse mobility is so important' session, which was moderated by Politico.

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. 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.

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?

HONGKONG - Folding bike specialist Dahon Tech (02543.HK) officially debuted on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange today. It even garnered the attention of the Hong Kong capital market as a 'Star Stock' of 2025. On its first day of trading, Dahon Tech opened at 67.5 RMB (€ 8.07), a 36.4% increase from its listing price of 49.5 RMB (€ 5.92). The high and low reached 69 RMB (€ 8.25) and 56.4 RMB (€ 6.74), respectively, before closing at 60 RMB (€ 7.17). Half-day trading volume was 6.7537 million shares, totalling 455 million RMB (€ 54.4 million).

NIJMEGEN, the Netherlands - Ebike4Delivery invests €15 million to seize control of production of its delivery e-bikes in the Netherlands. With this in-house production, Ebike4Delivery aims to increase quality and gain greater control over the entire process.

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。

法國，蒙特勒伊（MONTREUIL）－法國當局在一項大規模調查中，揭露一個龐大金融詐騙網絡，涉及全國6處倉庫及超過7萬輛中國製電動自行車，相關損失金額達600萬元。

台灣，台中－Giant Group 2024年ESG報告已出爐，該公司在各層面皆降低排放並增加太陽能使用，其中幾點值得留意。該集團旗下擁有Giant、Liv、Momentum及Cadex等品牌，自2022年起以三大策略推動ESG，創造一個乾淨未來、實現循環經濟轉型，並促進多元、平等和包容（DEI）。