The main topics in this edition: - Davide Campagnolo on current market situation - Pandemic casts shadow over Polish industry - RTE pushing forward with its own e-bike brand - Consortium buys Accell Group for €1.56 billion

美國，小石城（LITTLE ROCK）－Cardinal Cycling Group從Rossignol Group手中買下Time Sport已滿一年，他們對於該品牌的發展相當滿意。據母公司執行長Tony Karklins表示，去年銷量超過兩倍成長達三到四千輛，今年的產量也會再增加。

WALDERSDORF, Germany - Cube Bikes plans to set up a facility in Egypt to produce plastic-reinforced carbon parts for export to its European factories as production inputs. The company has already scheduled a second visit to Egypt to secure a 40,000-square-meter plot in the 10th of Ramadan City, northeast of Cairo.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - No other product in the industry is so sorely missing validated market data than e-bike drive systems. The market dominance of Bosch is obvious, but what about the other suppliers and how many other brands are relevant anyway?

MUNICH, Germany - A premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles is one thing, but Buycycle is now going one step further with the launch of a full range of pre-owned bike components on its platform. This move aims to fill a gap in the second-hand cycling market, making it easier for cyclists to buy and sell essential parts, the company states.

FRANKFURT, Germany - ZF Group will present its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike. Including all components of the 'ZF Bike Eco System', the core component is the ZF 'Centrix' drive unit with an ultra-compact, 90 Newton meter mid-motor. Raymon Bicycles is a launch partner with an e-MTB specified with the drive system expected in spring 2025.

WELS, Austria - As the momentum in Pierer Mobility AG's core motorbike markets in the US and Europe has slowed significantly in 2024, the Austrian two-wheeler giant announced the implementation of a comprehensive package of measures. It also includes a realignment of the bicycle division. Compared to 2023, the Austrians are now assuming a double-digit motorbike and e-bike sales drop.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful introduction into the bicycle industry. Companies like Schwalbe, Vittoria, CST and Kenda all embraced this product to make their tyres more sustainable.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Combining fashion and function, Roxim offers a wide portfolio of front and rear lights for different bicycle categories. At Taipei Cycle Show 2024, the Taiwanese company presented the new ZX5E featuring Oled technology.

GRENOBLE, France - French companies eBikeLabs and Vefaa have announced the creation of an e-bike equipped with eBikeOS technology, one of the first operating systems dedicated to e-bikes. Known as Bonjour Techno, the first prototypes of the e-bikes have been available since March. All units are assembled in Villeurbanne, at the 'Usine à vélo', an assembly factory for other French brands such as AddBike, Cyclik, Vepli and many others.

OSAKA, Japan - The financial consequences of high inventory in the market accelerated in the fourth quarter of last year for bicycle and parts manufacturers. Shimano even reports a year-on-year decline of 24.6% in revenue and a 52.3% drop in net profit. The figures Shimano projected for 2024 don't show a positive picture either.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "July was notably our best sales month ever and first profitable month," Cowboy co-founder and CEO Adrien Roose has announced. The Belgian D2C e-bike brand notes 'unit economics and discipline with costs' as key reasons for the milestone.

As the popularity of e-bikes continues to surge, the importance of sustainable and efficient battery solutions becomes more obvious. When an e-bike battery breaks or starts to underperform, the standard approach has been dangerous repairs or complete replacement. However, with the introduction of the Cleantron Circular e-bike battery, a shift started. This battery is being developed in collaboration with VROEGH Design, a specialist in the design of micro-mobility.

In the innovative world of tech and design, a concept is merely the starting point. Transforming that raw, untested idea into a successful, market-ready product demands a crucial element — validation. This is where Prelaunch.com steps in. The company provides a platform where concepts undergo rigorous market validation and testing before they hit the market.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japanese manufacturer Crops has been producing lights and locks for 22 years. The latest lock, Benlock is a sturdy and portable foldable U-lock. Making its debut at Eurobike, the portable gimmick lock was awarded the iF Design Award 2023.

REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe has claimed a new 'first' with the launch of a bicycle tyre made from used tyres. With 34% lower carbon emissions than its predecessor, the 'Green Marathon' sets a new environmentally friendly benchmark for the company. In addition to the product launch at Eurobike, the company will also present the results of its rebranding strategy.

With the V10, BMZ group launches an innovative battery that combines pioneering capacity with innovative design. The V10 battery is created for every type of e-biker: from adventurous e-mountain bikers to e-trekking bikers. It can even be used for e-cargo transports. Take a closer look at the advantages of the most powerful e-bike battery on the market.

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The ongoing supply chain challenges have impacted Accell Group's financial position to such an extent that the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for the bicycle manufacturer from positive to negative.

OSAKA, Japan - Once again, Shimano reported a major increase in net sales last year, despite the slowdown in bicycle sales compared to 2021. However, Shimano also raises its concern over the global market and forecasts a 20% decline in net sales for 2023 for the whole company.

MONDOVI, Italy - The family-owned company Raicam is engaged in the production of products for driveline and parts for braking systems for the automotive industry. The growing awareness of safety in cycling made them decide to step into the market for ABS bicycle brake systems.