美國，德盧斯（DULUTH）－避震專家Fox Factory Holding Copr.的Sports Specialty Sports Group（SSG）第三季銷售增長，原因不只是近期收購Marucci Sports帶來的營收，SSG的品牌Easton Cycling、Fox、Marzocchi、Race Face、Ride Concepts的產品銷售皆有顯著回升。

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Performance brand Wilier Triestina is adding to its expansion strategy in the Asian market. Youn Live, a Taiwanese company with which Wilier has worked for many years as a client and which was fully acquired in 2021, is being transformed into a strategic and logistical hub, becoming the centre of the brand's development in Asia and Oceania.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Mid 2024 Giant Group's sales trend seemed to have found a way up again, but this turned out to be only a short-lived revival. In July, Giant still expected operations to improve gradually, but the financial report published yesterday of the Q1-3 results show that a full recovery takes longer than expected.

PALENCIA, Spain - Mahle SmartBike Systems has unveiled XS, its latest e-bike integration system aimed at delivering 'unprecedented freedom' in bicycle design. The XS system was created to simplify the integration process for bike manufacturers and features downsized components that reduce its environmental impact.

NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Dutch e-bike brand Stella has been declared bankrupt, the appointed administrator Frans van Oss has confirmed. Coming quicker than expected, the bankruptcy follows the request for a delay in payments last week. Now all eyes are on a possible restart of the financially troubled e-bike manufacturer.

The Taipei Cycle Show 2025, organized by Taitra, will be held from March 26 to 29 at TaiNEX 1 and 2. With the theme 'Ride the revolution', this premier event aims to unite global innovations and promote sustainable practices within the bicycle industry. As the second-largest bicycle show worldwide, it plays a vital role in shaping the future of cycling.

DULUTH, USA - It's not only the inclusion of recently acquired Marucci Sports' revenue boosting up suspension expert Fox Factory Holding Corp.'s Sports Specialty Sports Group (SSG) third quarter sales. SSG's bicycle product sales under the Easton Cycling, Fox, Marzocchi, Race Face, Ride Concepts brand names are also impressively bouncing back.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Do you want to contribute to independent journalism in the bicycle industry? Now is your chance. Bike Europe is looking for a driven journalist to expand its editorial team.

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The reorganisation plans for Flyer as announced last week by ZEG caused a big scratch on the image of the Swiss company which once stood at the forefront of the e-bike boom in Europe. Shortly before the announcement, CEO Andy Kessler discussed the inventory situation at Flyer and finding a way back to 'normal', but also their relationship with owner ZEG and the market dominance of Bosch during an interview with Bike Europe.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award in the company category 'Two Wheelers'. This award, which acknowledges ecological and social commitment, has been awarded since 2008 by the German Sustainability Award Foundation and recognises companies that contribute to the sustainable transformation of the economy.

Cyclists interested in fully automatic gear systems will soon find a new option on the market. By the end of 2025, Peyman bicycles featuring the latest version of the Peyman CVT transmission system are set to launch.

The lack of transparency in the bicycle industry's supply chain inspired Pieter Jan Rijpstra, a former Accell Western Europe manager, to launch BEIC. This OEM trading platform addresses excess inventory and missing components, improving stock visibility, cash flow, and sustainability while streamlining operations for businesses in the bicycle industry.

瑞士，赫特維爾（HUTTWIL）－ZEG於上週宣布對於Flyer工廠的未來計畫，這對瑞士電動自行車產業來說是個令人失望的消息。在一份即時新聞稿中，ZEG說明公司計畫大規模關閉位於Huttwil的老廠，並可能將產線遷至瑞士以外的國家。

台灣，台中－自Tern Bicycles於2011年創立以來，摺疊自行車便一直是他們的核心業務。不過，這麼多年來，該公司已發展成各類自行車的供應商。Tern團隊領導Joshua Hon（韓安石）表示：「我們甚至創出全新的小型載貨自行車類別，我們認為這類別在未來都市會更加實用。」

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－市場復甦的速度並未如Shimano於7月發布的上半年財報所預測的一樣迅速。該公司近日發布Q3業績仍可見市場條件嚴苛，該公司部分歸因於歐洲春季不利天氣影響及庫存泡沫。

法國，里爾（LILLE）－零售巨頭Decathlon的投資子公司Decathlon Pulse及在德奧瑞（DACH）地區以翻新和二手電動自行車聞名的Rebike宣布合作，欲推動歐洲翻新電動自行車的銷售。

NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Once claiming to be market leader in the Netherlands, e-bike brand Stella is on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite repeated financial injections from its owner DMEP, the manufacturer has now filed for a payment extension. According to DMEP, Stella can no longer achieve sustainable profitability in its current form and requires a "substantial" capital injection.

OLI eBike Systems has introduced its latest drive unit, PICO, specifically designed for urban mobility. This compact, silent motor offers an innovative solution for city cyclists, providing the versatility needed to create lightweight e-bikes ideal for students, commuters, and anyone seeking quick, practical urban transportation. The PICO has already drawn significant attention, showcased at Eurobike and Taichung Bike Week.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group can proceed with the restructuring of its financial position as it secured sufficient support from its key stakeholders. "The implementation of the recapitalization will create a sustainable financial and operational platform to execute our strategy," reported the company today. "Approximately 80% of our senior term and revolving facility lenders have committed their support for the recapitalisation, while other key creditors unanimously back the plan."

MAINZ, Germany - For reasons of efficiency, Pon has decided to relocate the European production of Santa Cruz & Cervélo to the existing facility of Pon Bike in Emstek, Germany. The production in Mainz will be discontinued from April 2025. This was reported by the platform MTB-news.de.