德國，科布倫茲（KOBLENZ）－2025年Q3對Canyon來說仍充滿挑戰，其財務表現也反映出目前市場環境。整體產業仍陷困境，庫存過高、削價競爭激烈充斥。儘管Canyon也飽受衝擊，但該品牌公路車及礫石車銷售保持穩健。

As the global bicycle market evolves under pressure from logistics, sustainability and design-innovation demands, a European player is stepping up. Colorprofi based in Boskovice, Czech Republic, is showing how injection-moulding, full in-house finishing and local manufacturing can deliver bikes, right from the heart of Europe.

ROSÀ, Italy - Italian bicycle parts and accessories manufacturer Ursus S.p.A. has acquired a majority stake in component manufacturer Saccon S.r.l. The transaction includes Sacconplast, the in-house division for high-quality "Made-in-Italy" plastic components. No details have been provided on the size of the majority stake acquired and the purchase price.

WASHINGTON D.C., United States - A renewed tariff battle threatens to deepen the fault lines in the United States bicycle industry as US President Donald Trump's administration weighs expanding steel and aluminium tariffs to include bicycle parts. Kids' bike manufacturer Guardian Bikes is lobbying hard for inclusion, positioning tariffs as a pathway to US manufacturing. But US trade association PeopleForBikes argues the resulting shockwave would accelerate the string of bankruptcies already rattling the industry.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The CONEBI and CIE merger has reached two important milestones this week, with the announcement of a new name and the election of the new board and president. The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) will be renamed as European Cycling Industries, as decided last weekend during an extraordinary general meeting. This announcement marks the start of the new organisation representing the bicycle industry in Europe.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In an open letter, European manufacturers, logistics companies, and cycling logistics operators have urged the European Commission to maintain the existing legal framework under EU Regulation 168/2013, including its application to cargo bikes. "Recent proposals by the German industry organisation ZIV to cap assistance ratios, peak power and vehicle weight would undermine real-world usability," the letter stated.

ROTORUA, New Zealand - Bike Matrix, the New Zealand-based compatibility technology startup, has completed a 50-day A/B test with European online seller Bike24, to demonstrate the value of its data-based tool. Having previously tested on several smaller retailers, this was an initial test to see if the solution is ready for large-scale deployment. With a 69% increase in conversion rate, the test validated how data can set a new standard for online component sales by answering the customer's key question…

SHENZHEN, China - Zhaowei may not be a household name, but there is a good chance its gears power nearby moving products, from car components to office or household appliances. Every day, millions of gears in any possible size are pumped out of its Dongguan, Suzhou and Shenzhen-based factories. Marking a first for the Chinese ODM, it has now entered the e-bike drive market with its own brand identity, Preeto.

WELS, Austria - The future of the last bicycle brand of Pierer Mobility has finally been clarified: the Austrians have sold their sports brand, Felt Bicycles, to its minority shareholders, Cesar Rojo and Florian Burguet. Pierer Mobility, which will soon be renamed Bajaj Mobility AG, is finally ending its unsuccessful involvement in the bicycle and e-bike sector.

HAUSEN, Germany - YT Industries GmbH filed for insolvency in September after its primary investor withdrew funding, a move that ultimately led to the shutdown of YT Industries USA. On Nov. 15, 2025, the newly founded Young Talent Industries GmbH rose out of the ashes and began operations at the Hausen headquarters, once again led by founder Markus Flossmann. But the insolvency also left significant invoices unpaid in Taiwan, and questions as to where the new company will manufacture remain unanswered.

MASER, Italy - Sidi's transition from family ownership to Italmobiliare's investment holding has brought a profound change in management style and day-to-day operations. The latest quarterly results show a significant increase in revenue, although operating profit is still negative.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The ongoing market and inventory issues have seen the total number of e-bikes imported into the European Union drop 13% in the first nine months of this year, compared to the same period last year. Eurostat's latest data also shows a 14% decline in value. Similarly to 2024, in Q3, China has taken the top spot from Taiwan as the leading EU e-bike supplier. But with a difference of just 341 units, there can be no talk of Chinese dominance in Europe - yet.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－業界領袖在Eurobike上已紛紛向本社分享他們對於該展未來發展的看法。在上屆展會舉辦期間及結束後，已出現許多質疑聲浪，不過是直到德國兩大協會宣布退出Eurobike之後，此議題才成為焦點。Eurobike多年來都是自行車產業的年度大事，不過面對現今產業劇烈變化，該展也難以完全不受衝擊。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－今年與Eurobike聯展的MobiFuture低調登場，令不少業界人士感到意外，引起一陣議論。因此主辦單位Fairnamic上週宣布：「主要業者認為有必要進一步釐清MobiFuture展會概念及方向，因此2026年將不再以獨立展會的形式呈現。」

美國，德盧斯（DULUTH）－Fox Factory發布Q3財報，雖整體業績與該公司預估的2025財年淨銷售相符，不過報告顯示該公司Q2成長動能已減緩，主因為自行車及電動自行車銷售趨緩。

台灣，台中－Giant Group董事會公佈最新數據顯示，前9個月合併營收下滑17%。年初市場需求減緩，加上該集團出口遭美國暫扣影響，Q3營收減至新台幣153.6億元，年減24.9％。所幸電動自行車銷售仍成長，歐洲市場需求也逐漸回溫，尤其OEM訂單。

WATERLOO, United States - American bike manufacturer Trek has issued a massive recall and "cease ride" warning in North America, with over 75,000 bicycles affected. Additionally, a Trek spokesperson told Bike Europe that 2,196 bicycles delivered to European retailers have been affected. Executing the recall will place substantial financial pressure on the company's service and support network.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - 2025 once again may prove how difficult forecasting is for the global e-bike and bicycle industry. A strong first half boosted confidence, but the latest Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) reveals that optimism is fading fast.

KOBLENZ, Germany - The third quarter of 2025 remained challenging for Canyon. The company's financial performance reflects current market conditions. The overall industry is facing ongoing difficulties, characterised by oversupply and aggressive discounting. While Canyon is not immune to this trend, the company reports robust sales in road and gravel segments.

DRESDEN, Germany - E-commerce platform Bike24 Holding AG has continued its strong growth path in the third quarter of 2025. The company recorded revenue growth of 31.7% to €82.8 million in the reporting quarter. In the first nine months, revenue rose by 25.5% from €176 million in 2024 to €220.9 million this year. Significant growth was achieved in all European markets, driven by localisation strategy and a strong core market in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.