德國，柏林（BERLIN）－Yamaha Motor與德國汽車零件製造商Brose簽訂協議，收購其自行車驅動系統（eKit）子公司。此決策是為設立新公司Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH，以拓展歐洲業務。

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。

台灣，台中－在循環經濟中，要為可回收廢料找到新用途或客戶往往是一項挑戰。ZIPP母公司SRAM一直在為碳纖零件生產過程中的廢料尋找解決辦法，這些零件包含輪組、車把手、龍頭及座管。透過與Velo合作，該公司得以解決這個問題。

TUSCON, Arizona - In the week ahead of the annual industry meetup in Taiwan, the US and international leaders gathered for the Bicycle Leadership Conference. Hosted by PeopleForBikes, its president and CEO Jenn Dice welcomed the participants with the opening keynote announcing the first ever results of their 2024 market survey.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mixed voices were heard about the state of affairs and future of the industry at the 2025 Taipei International Cycle Show. The unpredictable outlook for the business due to the US conflicted trade war has disrupted supply chain at an unprecedented level. The initial expectation was that Taipei Cycle 2025 would indicate the first signs of an industry moving in a positive direction again. While a series of fresh initiatives were rolled out to bolster the industry's role in ESG, advocacy and future mobility, an industry wide increase in the level of orders itself remained ambiguous.

BERLIN, Germany - Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement with German automotive parts manufacturer, Brose to acquire its bicycle drive unit (eKit) business subsidiary. This strategic step includes establishing a new company, Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH to expand the business in Europe. The formalisation of the operation is scheduled to be completed by June 2025, subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

MUNICH, Germany - In order to further expand its position in the market for premium pre-owned bicycles and e-bikes in France and Europe, TFJ Buycycle GmbH - creator of the German bicycle marketplace Buycycle, has joined forces with the French premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles, Biked.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the second year in a row the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) held a forum during the Taipei Cycle show to update the industry on the progress of the initiatives of its members. This year a focal point was the introduction of human rights code of conduct signed by all 82 members of the BAS to protect workers rights within the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The occasion was somewhat marred later in the day when a protest contradicted the progress being made.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle Show 2025 officially opened today, with the theme of Ride the Revolution. With the country's manufacturing industry looking to rebuild after a couple of very challenging years, the organisers report optimistic attendance figures.

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - Two key topics challenging the bicycle and e-bike industry, sustainability and geopolitical issues are addressed in a new study by McKinsey & Company and the WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry). Is the industry prepared for 2025?

MASER, Italy - The brand relaunch of Sidi after the takeover by Italmobiliare Group in 2022 has turned out to be very profitable. The Italian cycling and motorcycle shoes manufacturer reports a 33.1% year-on-year growth in turnover to €31.7 million.

OGDEN, USA - Scott recently announced the roll-out of a multichannel sales strategy including a consumer direct option. In an official statement, they have now made public that the webshop will open soon. "We aim to strengthen the brand and expand consumer reach to drive more awareness and demand for our dealer network," remarked Hap Seliga, president and CEO of Scott USA.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The relevance of product award ceremonies at international trade shows has developed into a key communication topic. The Taipei Cycle d&i awards are a fixed event at the opening of the Taipei Cycle Show. After an intensive two-day selection process, Bike Europe sat down with four jury members and discussed how they evaluated the entries to recognise the award-winning innovations.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2025) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. In the run up to Taipei International Cycle Show the first cautious signs of a market recovery are there. In the past years, the industry has learned to be careful about making bold statements about market developments as these often turned out to be incorrect.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The combined revenue of Taiwan's two largest bicycle manufacturers Giant and Merida hiked 48% year-on-year in the first two months of 2025. At the last presentation of the annual results, Giant pointed out that the most difficult period for the industry has passed and is cautiously optimistic about the market performance in 2025. This statement doesn't mean the industry's warehouses are empty again and the market has passed its rock-bottom. However, after hearing Giant and Merida's announcements, component manufacturers have breathed a sigh of relief.

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－電動自行車充電器品質問題在英國及歐洲都引發疑慮，其中規模最大之一的充電器及改裝套件網路販售平台Wish.com，在考量安全風險之下，已禁止販售該類產品，不過各界對於新政策仍保有嚴重擔憂。

捷克，喬夫喬維采（ČVRČOVICE）－為向顧客提供Brevs電動自行車組裝和電池的一站式服務，Darfon Electronics決定設廠捷克。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹- 旗下有眾多自行車品牌的Accell Group NV在上星期五公布年中財務報告的記者會中宣佈營業額成長了13%。電動自行車和運動自行車的銷售成長造就了營收兩位數的成長。特別是電動自行車和Haibike全新高性能電動自行車推升了Accell的營業額，電動自行車的營收也再創新高。

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group昨日宣其計畫調整生產架構，以「簡化營運並提升效率」，因此該集團將合併位於海倫芬的Batavus和Koga品牌工廠，並將部分生產移至Accell其它歐洲廠進行，預計裁減150個職位。

西班牙，馬利亞維亞（MALLABIA）－參觀自行車製造商Orbea S. Coop.時，一抵達總部便可看出他們有多麼深根在地，他們的母語是巴斯克語（Basque），第二外語是英文。Bike Europe在造訪該公司位於Mallabia的總部及工廠時，也發現這間巴斯克自行車製造商與國內外競爭者截然不同之處。