EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - E-bikes were once a rare sight on the roads and cycleways of Europe. They are now becoming more and more common, as e-bike attitudes and awareness shifts. 17% of people in Europe say they are more likely to buy or use an e-bike this year, compared to the last twelve months, with 8% already owning one. Thanks to corona the e-bike revolution has developed a new momentum.

荷蘭，海倫芬（Heerenveen）－Accell Group報告自行車銷售自三四月受到封鎖影響消沉之後在五月回升。有鑑於疫情的不定性及波動，該公司也安排了額外的信用額度作為預防措施，確保能有充裕的流動資金。

德國， 威斯巴登（Wiesbaden）－德國聯邦統計局（Destatis）於6月3日世界自行車日（World Bicycle Day）宣佈了幾項值得注意的國家零售數據，其中包含自行車零售業。該局將今年三月及四月的銷售作比較，與其他零售產業比起來，IBD的情況相對樂觀。

PARIS, France - The French market has recorded a new increase in bicycle sales in 2019 according to the French Bicycles Observatory published by the Union Sport & Cycle. Last year, the market reached a total of 2.329 billion euro, an increase of 10 percent. Bicycle sales represented 1.502 billion euro (+12.6 percent) for 2,652,099 units (- 2 percent), including 388,100 e-bikes. The P&A segment also increased with a turnover of 827 million euro (+ 5.9 percent). Thanks to the augmentation of the e-bike market, the average price is still growing at 566 euro compared to 493 euro in 2018.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese bicycle manufacturers are reporting a rebound in sales in overseas markets since some countries began easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures. Giant and Merida have both announced increased sales, with the former announcing that the long-awaited plant in Hungary will soon open to help meet demand.

瑞士，吉維謝（Givisiez）－受疫情爆發影響，Scott Sports SA的電商報告指出網站流量增加了48%。在公開這個漂亮的數據之後，該瑞士綜合體育公司接著宣佈其電商目標。他們計畫於重要市場深耕「持續連結消費者、零售及品牌」的策略，這意味著不久之後更多消費者便能透過網路隨時訂購產品。

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - While the corona pandemic forced market leader Shimano Inc. to shift down a couple of gears, two Swedish industry participants, Thule Group AB and MIPS AB, were able to keep their first interim quarter results on a solid (Thule Group) and still promising (MIPS) base.

台灣，台北－上月舉辦的台北展明顯展現出台灣自行車產業正發生的鉅變，逐漸轉向出口電動自行車至歐盟。背後主因為歐盟對中國電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅，高額稅率對中國的廠商形成障礙，也給了台灣廠商新的契機。不過同時也衍生其他問題，與歐盟原產地及自製率規定有關。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Last week's Taipei Cycle made abundantly clear that there's a turnaround taking place in Taiwan. The island's industry is turning to e-bikes and their export to the EU. It's prompted by the anti-dumping duties now in place for e-bikes exported from China to Europe.

由於柬埔寨在人權及法規的紀錄不良，歐盟在2月11日正式對該國發出通知，啟動可能導致其喪失優惠貿易待遇的程序。近期有一封由多個協會共同發出的信件，其中包含代表自行車產業的WFSGI，柬埔寨自此受到的壓力更大，該國是歐盟最大的自行車供應國

At Thun, we are well aware that an off-the-shelf center e-drive unit is not suitable for all electrified bikes. In this context, we have developed our X-CELL RT torque sensor.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is changing its face. Finally, after years of decline in volume and value, more money is again coming in. Bike Europe's 4th online magazine focus on the turnaround of Taiwan's industry and what we can expect to find at the upcoming Taipei Cycle Show.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is changing its face. Finally, after years of decline in volume and value, more money is again coming in.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（Amsterdam）－去年夏季的好天氣刺激了買氣，加上大眾對電動交通工具的興趣提升，因此荷蘭市場盛況空前。電動自行車市佔從31%躍升至40%，整體市場規模上升5.7%，市值也創歷史新高。

義大利，托雷德羅韋里（Torre de Roveri）－有兩間義大利專門產出自動化生產設備的公司於近期加入，其中一間在自行車界的歷史悠久，也有參與目前於葡萄牙進行的合金車架機器人生產計畫，該司叫做Bike Machinery srl。他與機器人製造商Mair srl一同合作，以「自行車生產機器創新及維修」為目標。

荷蘭，杜廷荷姆（Doetinchem）－電動自行車反傾銷案大局已定，生產也將從中國流向其他國家，包含歐洲。2018年中國進口至歐盟的電動自行車共有75萬台，其中絕大部份都將移地生產。由於這一大部份都將移到歐洲生產，也讓在歐洲採購車架變得更加艱難。Bike Europe在去年11、12月參加台北自行車展及越南展期間，針對鋼管車架及合金車架製造發展做了調查。

LAS VEGAS, USA - Playing music, listening to directions or ordering a takeaway while you commute home from work could soon be a reality thanks to a new 'smart bike'. The Cybic Legend, being unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week, comes equipped with Amazon's Alexa digital assistant.

荷蘭，杜廷赫姆（Doetinchem）－Bike Europe於上月以Giant為例刊登了一篇「電動自行車潛力有多大？」的報導。該自行車製造商龍頭在十月宣佈他們今年將會賣出60萬輛電動自行車。我們當時對此說法抱持疑慮，不過某位業界專家明確表示該品牌大廠可能還是銷量最大的，原因在於日本電動自行車市場的重大改變。

Supply chain has been a longstanding problem among bike retailers: from lengthening order lead times to holding inventories, the risk has been a cause of concern for many players. As the industry becomes less and less agile, players who are able to go against the flow are sure to enjoy significant benefits. This is the story about Polygon, a brand that through its agile supply chain practices is well poised to woo retailers in a post COVID-19 world.

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－電動通勤自行車供應商Zoomo發表一款高速電動自行車，希望鞏固作為一家重型電動自行車最後一哩路（last mile delivery）服務統包商的地位。Zoomo One輔助之下最高時速為45公里，旨在「取代油車並加速邁向碳中和城市。」