PARIS, France - After a sharp market contraction in 2023, 2024 did not fully reverse the trend. "The year 2024 has not been very easy," summarized Patrick Guinard, president of the Cycle Commission of the Union Sport & Cycle. According to the results of the 2024 French Cycle Observatory published by Union Sport & Cycle at the Vélo in Paris trade show, the French bicycle market generated €3.232 billion in turnover, a 5.9% decline compared to 2023. In volume, 1,956,700 bicycles were sold, representing a 12% drop year-on-year, for a turnover of €2.003 billion (-8.3%).

With deep roots in bicycle production, Cybic Sport has grown into a strategic partner for brands and businesses that need custom-designed bicycles. Now operating as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM), the company offers end-to-end support — from concept and design to development, production, logistics, and fulfilment.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The December edition of Bike Europe magazine (number 7/2021) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. This issue includes a look at how ABIMOTA is taking a leading role in reshoring bicycle production in Portugal and examines the rise in EU e-bike and bicycle imports.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) pointed out the dramatic situation of the bicycle industry in Europe in an open letter to the European Commission. Due to the Corona pandemic, CONEBI expects a drop in production volumes of at least 40 percent in 2020, compared to the pre-COVID-19 planning.

MAARSSEN, the Netherlands - 322,878 bicycles were exported from the Czech Republic in 2005 to 26 countries. Total export value was about € 40 million. ...

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - The devastating impact of the extreme oversupply situation, combined with a postponed market recovery, became apparently visible at Eurobike 2025. The downward spiral has spread across the entire industry, impacting innovation and marketing alike, resulting in a lower visitor turnout and a shift in marketing budgets.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - "Corona has been a spark for digitalisation," claimed Head of Eurobike, Stefan Reisinger at the opening of Eurobike's first digital days on September 1. He referred not only to the event being digital, but the fact that digitalisation is increasingly creeping into the whole bicycle industry chain.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The July 7 Bike Europe Conference addresses the question of incorporating digitalization in the operating processes of

MUEHLTAL, Germany - All Packster 70 cargo bikes will have to be taken back to Riese & Müller's production site. The German manufacturer also calls for an immediate riding stop of the Packstar 70.

WASHINGTON, USA - No less than 13 manufacturers and distributors of 17 brands have issued a voluntary recall for bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers.

IRVINE, USA - Felt bicycle issued a voluntary recall after they received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. All bikes were sold by IBDs between August 2014 through September 2015.

AMERICAN CANYON, USA - Toys "R" Us supplier Dynacraft issued a voluntary recall of the Avigo 20 Inch Turn N' Burn youth bicycles. The company received ...

QUEBEC, Canada - Louis Garneau Sports is voluntarily recalling the P-09 aerodynamic bicycle helmet. This helmet, certified according to CPSC standards ...

GRENCHEN, Switzerland - BCM issued a voluntary recall of the Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles specified with the Aprebic fork. ...

CHICAGO, USA - In a letter to retailers and consumers yesterday SRAM announced the start of a multi-million costing replacement program for its recalled ...

Specialized bicycle components expanded its earlier recall of bicycles due to fall hazard. This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 ...

SRAM has determined there is a potential failure for the PowerLock connector link outer plate. As this presents a safety issue

NUNSPEET, Netherlands (November 23) - Shimano announces a voluntary recall of certain models of brake cable sold as repair products for road-racing ...

NUNSPEET, Netherlands (13 February) - Specific types of stems are being recalled by Profile. The recall concerns Stiffy MTB stems with the name Profile, ...

BORRALHA, Portugal - The next report in our series on Portugal's industry is frame manufacturer Triangle's Cycling Equipments S.A. Founded by three Portuguese component makers, Ciclo Fapril, Miranda Bike Parts and Rodi Rims & Wheels, the company developed quickly while relying on innovative high-tech welding robots.