德國，法蘭克福（Frankfurt）－Eurobike主辦單位fairnamic GmbH任命具備自行車及電動自行車產業資深背景的Adrien Sockeel作為新任行銷主管。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－「儘管我們竭盡全力，所有員工也都認真投入， 但去年一代Angell電動自行車的召回事件仍終結掉我們的冒險旅程，今晚我特別想念我們的團隊。」法國電動自行車新創公司Angell創辦人Marc Simoncini以這段話宣布，曾經以改變城市交通為目標的公司已落幕。

比例時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－2024年對歐洲電動自行車市場來說充滿挑戰，從歐洲統計局（Eurostat）發布的最新歐盟電動自行車進口數據中可看出情況的嚴峻程度。該類別進口量降至64.2萬輛，年減27%，跌至2019年疫前水平70.5萬輛之下。進口額跌幅更大，年減33%。

德國，米爾塔爾（MÜHLTAL）－Riese & Müller成為首間針對全歐洲的電動自行車運輸採用重複性包裝的自行車製造商，為永續物流樹立新標準。經過數月的成功測試，BikeBox現已成為超過1,000家歐洲經銷商的標準包裝方式，大幅減少對環境的影響。

DENKENDORF, Germany - In a strategic acquisition, Pinion owner Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), has acquired the FIT 2.0 business of Biketec GmbH from its owner, the German dealer cooperative, ZEG. The intention is to expand Pinion's portfolio in the core business of e-drives. The financial details of the BRP investment remains undisclosed.

MUNICH, Germany - Last year, Decathlon Germany announced an expansion of its digital marketplace portfolio with both the Sushi branded e-bike range from Sushi Mobility GmbH as well as remanufactured e-bikes from refurbisher Rebike Mobility GmbH. Now the sporting goods retailer is strengthening its collaboration with Rebike with a new shop-in-shop retail concept.

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SEATTLE, US - Rad Power Bikes, which began as a US director to consumer brand, has appointed Kathi Lentzsch as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With deep experience in transforming both consumer-facing and B2B businesses, including retail, she will oversee the company's strategic pivot to focus on physical retail.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In a circular economy it is often a challenge to find a new purpose or customers for recyclable waste. ZIPP owner SRAM had been looking for a source of the waste which comes from the production of its carbon components, including wheelsets, handlebars, stems and seat posts. This issue was addressed through their collaboration with Velo.

Bike Matrix, Noca, BikeFolder are just a few of the new ventures that have emerged over the past few years with a focus on data management in the bicycle industry. These companies have clearly identified a gap in the market at a time when digitalisation is becoming increasingly relevant in the value chain. The automotive industry has successfully automated data management, but the bicycle industry lags behind, impacting revenues, value chain transparency, and growth. Is change coming?

台灣，台北－台灣為領先國際ICT產品市場的國家，有望成為重振電動自行車供應鏈的關鍵助力。台灣自行車產業在2017至2018年間成功轉型，全面投入電動自行車生產。憑藉高度聚焦這一高價值產品類別，成功在創新市場佔有一席之地。然而，供需之間的劇烈波動，使台灣在電動自行車市場的成長動能大幅減退。

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - Yamaha was the first e-bike brand this month which announced it was pulling out of the US market due to oversupply and slow demand. It turns out that the Japanese are not the only one. myStromer AG also announced it will discontinue its business in the US and Canada with immediate effect.

VICENZA, Italy - Selle Royal has unveiled a new proprietary technology that allows waste materials to be repurposed as padding for bicycle saddles. The Italian saddle manufacturer plans to debut the innovation, named the Stracciatella, on its Lookin and Lookin Evo saddles, in addition to the Essenza saddle for the OEM market.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - An increasing number of companies follow the China +1 approach for their sourcing strategy. To meet this demand from their customers, one of Taiwan's leading frame manufacturers is currently developing a new production facility in Vietnam with a capacity of 600,000 units. Above all, Sunrise aims to reduce their carbon footprint and raise their level of sustainable production.

台灣，台北－最新海關數據顯示，台灣供應鏈在2024年實際上過得很煎熬。台灣Q3電動自行車出口約75,000萬輛，與2023相比年減44%。7至9月出口至歐盟的電動自行車更是大幅減少55%，僅出口34,000萬輛。此外，今年台灣出口總值預估將縮減5億歐元。

德國，漢堡（HAMBURG）－根據Container xChange調查顯示，82%的中國供應鏈業者預期2025年1月的貨櫃價格將上漲。該調查亦指出，供應鏈廠今年將面臨三大挑戰，分別是關稅、地緣政治風險和供需結構失衡。這些問題將造成2025年的供需狀態持續波動。

BERLIN, January - NOCA, the Berlin-based software company pioneering master data management for the cycling industry, has added Christian Koll-Schwarze to its team as Business Development Lead. With more than 20 years of experience in the cycling industry, his role will involve positioning NOCA to transform the way cycling businesses manage their data in the OEM and aftermarket.

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Four suspects have been arrested in The Netherlands on suspicion of large-scale customs fraud involving bicycles imported from China. The value of the alleged fraud is over €7 million.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - In late 2023, after a difficult year, industry insiders were looking hopefully towards the new year. However, predictions of inventory level recovery and stability in the market were pushed back at every contact moment during 2024; from Taipei Cycle at the beginning of the year, to Taichung Bike Week at the end. This 'hope' was abandoned in the second half of the year as insolvencies and closures began to dominate the headlines. As hopes now push forward to those that have 'survived to 2025', here, a perhaps unwelcome look back at 2024.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）−在Pon.Bike的協助下，Ziemi得以將其創新自行車照明系統推入國際市場。此次一共有7個投資方參與，Pon.Bike為最大出資者，該輪籌資金額達約30萬歐元。