比利時，布魯塞爾 (Brussels)－歐洲議會於上週五投票贊成歐盟新的貿易防衛條例，包含反傾銷稅應如何成立的新方法。歐洲自行車製造商協會 (EBMA)提出的傾銷控訴文件提到與瑞士製電動自行車比較後，證明了三位數的傾銷差額。

根據HMRC（英國稅務海關總署）提供的資料顯示，英國進口的自行車量在2017年前兩季度的非電動自行車類別中驟降。英國媒體BikeBiz報導該國的自行車市場看來將會達到17年來的最低點。

日本，東京 (Tokyo)－Shimano 2017年9個月的業績指出，零件製造商的主要市場（含歐洲、美國及加拿大）的發展差強人意，自行車零部件銷售的收入僅增長1.4%。 Shimano的銷售收入總額（包含釣具等）同比增長1.8%至2459.69億日元（18億歐元）。

美國，斯科茨谷(Scotts Valley)－為了滿足對於保護頭部相關資訊不斷增長的需求，Bell與Giro推出了一個專門網站HelmetFacts.com。該公司的內部頭盔測試研究所The Dome成立於1954年，發展成為各種頭盔的領先研究、測試及開發研究所。

美國，波德(Boulder)－儘管市場規模仍有限，但電動自行車正逐漸受到美國消費群體的青睞。根據最近的BPSA（自行車產品供應商協會）的研究報告，1月至7月期間的總體市場銷量與營收皆翻了一倍。

DENKENDORF, Germany - The Pinion C-line gearboxes come standard with two years manufacturing warranty. From now on, owners of Pinion C-Line

Accell Group宣佈該公司正停止與Pon Holdings於4月11日的出價競標進行探索性商討。該公司甚至是在Pon提高了對Accell股份的出價至每股33.72歐元（之前為每股32.72歐元）之後才宣佈此訊。其發表的聲明中有較深入地說明拒絕Pon Holdings提案的原因。

美國，波德(Boulder)－在今年的頭3個月，美國境內供應商至經銷商的運輸量掉了15%。3月的運輸量與去年的相比更是特別地低，這表示美國的經銷商依舊飽受高庫存的折磨。

韓國，首爾(Seoul)－電池製造商Samsung SDI預期電動自行車銷量會快速成長。根據該韓國公司，適用於電動自行車的鋰離子電池市場今年將會增長18%，而接下來幾年的需求量將會持續擴增。

HARD, Austria - Business has not always gone smoothly at Austria's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Simplon Fahrrad GmbH. How big these problems were, became public when the shareholders replaced the management at the end of 2023. This year's industry-wide double-digit sales drop left a real skid mark on Simplon's revenue, forcing them to apply for a Chapter 11 status this week to support the ongoing restructuring process.

DRESDEN, Germany - German online retailer Bike24 reports an increase its sales, but also its profitability and financial position in the second quarter this year. The stock listed company is looking positively into the future again despite persistent overcapacity in some areas and weak consumer sentiment.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Giant Group paid considerable attention to its ESG efforts on its booth at this year's Eurobike. One of the features was the Pre rCarbon push bike, the "r" signifying recycled versions of raw materials. Weighing around 2.4kg it is Giant's first ever complete bike application using its recycle long carbon fiber manufacturing technology.

SHANGHAI, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer, Ananda has opened a new factory in Vietnam to strengthen its worldwide manufacturing capabilities. Already up and running, the factory will meet the growing needs in the US and European markets. Additionally, the company is celebrating a successful listing on the Shanghai stock exchange.

TALLINN, Estonia - Tallinn appears to be a nucleus for e-mobility. The Kõu Group with Ampler and Comodule put Estonian expertise in this field on the map. Now Vok is taking things to the next level: the start-up wants to shake-up up the market with heavy-duty bikes. In any case, it has a unique selling point, with its self-developed serial all-wheel hybrid drive.

TALLINN, Estonia - Building an own mobile application has become easier for e-bike manufacturers with the launch of Comodule's next generation software development kit. The Estonia company expects that user-experience will soon emerge as the main differentiator. "Forward-thinking e-bike manufacturers are well-advised to partner with IoT providers that enable them to develop their own brand apps," writes Comodule.

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer Schwalbe has reported a turnover of €237 million in 2023, down 30% from a record year in 2022. Dampened consumer sentiment and high inventory levels at all trade levels are cited to have had an impact. Nevertheless, the turnover was still well above the pre-corona level. In 2019, turnover reached €210 million.

HELSINKI, Finland - Vapaus Bikes Finland Oy, has secured a €15 million loan to drive growth and international expansion in the employee benefit bikes sector. Besides scaling up in Finland and Sweden, further internationalisation is being considered. Boasting a mature and scalable business model, the mobility service provider has seen its net revenues rise from €4.5 million in 2021 to over €30 million in 2023.

MUTLANGEN, Germany - A difficult market situation including slow consumer spending made Advanced Sports GmbH decide on 1 April last year to apply for insolvency in self-administration. Shortly before Christmas, the European distributor of Breezer, Fuji and SE Bikes report that their insolvency plan had been accepted.

OBERNZELL, Germany - Cycling and sports gear manufacturer Uvex Group announced the closure of one of its European production locations in a strategic reorientation. The company will close its independent helmet production subsidiary, known as BSA, by the end of 2024. Approximately 190 jobs are affected by the closure.

DRESDEN, Germany - German e-commerce outlet Bike24 Holding has reported a 16% drop in total sales to €61.1 million in Q3, despite full bike sales seeing a 26% upturn due to an 'expanded brand portfolio'. In addition, the margin improvement initiatives continue to show positive development during the third quarter of 2023.