台北國際自行車展一直都是一個觀察評估市場狀況的好時機，今年台北展做足準備欲讓自行車行業更上層樓，並將焦點放在永續性及其他ESG（環境保護、社會責任、公司治理）主題。除目前市場趨勢之外，本期Bike Europe英文電子雜誌亦探討幾間已開始在生產製程落實ESG解決方案的台灣企業，以應對行業未來。

瑞典，斯德哥爾摩（STOCKHOLM）－2023對自行車行業來說是很硬的一年，供過於求、爆倉又加上消費需求減少，讓情況雪上加霜。Mips AG、GoPro Inc.和BikeBeat & Sports GmbH去年的財報，更清楚看到去年艱困的市場環境。不過，第四季的結果似乎讓人看見一道曙光。

Similar to numerous other players in the cycling industry, 12Go Biking is facing big challenges. Despite these challenges the company has decided this is the moment to stock up. An interview with CEO Pieter van den Berg.

BERLIN, Germany - The long-expected correction in the e-bike sales boom Germany experienced in the past years has come knocking, the market statistics of the industry association ZIV show. The growing production and export figures suggest e-bike sales in other EU countries are still thriving.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The image of e-bikes as a major solution of congestion and environmental problems in urban areas is very positive. But in a letter-to-the-editor, Tom Schiller, co-founder of e-bike manufacturer Mokumono notes: "e-bikes have a sustainability problem. To solve it, we need to re-evaluate how bikes are designed."

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The market for e-bikes continues to be strong in Europe. This can clearly be seen in the latest sales reports of the European industry organizations. There is no doubt, however, that the supply chain problems had a big impact on the market during 2021.

BOCHOLT, Germany - "Supply chain bottlenecks? These won't end before 2024," says Thorsten Heckrath-Rose, Managing Director of the D2C brand, Rose Bikes. But it's not all doom and gloom as companies like Rose have changed their approach over the last two years and are continuing to do so. An interview about dependencies, customer patience and creative solutions...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - In collaboration with a dedicated group of CEOs leading some of the largest multinationals in the cycling industry, Shift Cycling Culture has initiated the Climate Commitment. This is an urgent appeal to acknowledge the industry's responsibility in reaching the UN Paris Agreement target.

PARIS, France - More and more French people are using micro-mobility products such as e-scooters, hoverboards, etc. to commute. The total micro-mobility market registered an increase of 1.2% to 1,635,000 units in 2020, according to research conducted by the FP2M and Smart Mobility Lab. The turnover in the sector increased 7.1%, reaching €291.3 million. E-scooters led the way and even overtook e-bike sales.

VICENZA, Italy - Italian component manufacturers, Campagnolo and Fulcrum, both experienced a surge in demand as a result of the unprecedented growth in the Italian market after the first lock-down. Davide Campagnolo is CEO of the Fulcrum brand but also involved at various levels in the activities of Campagnolo. Bike Europe spoke to him about the impact on both companies during what he describes as "a complex year".

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The corona pandemic has caused an immense spark in bicycle purchases and usage. This has resulted in a huge supply chain constraint recognised by the international e-bike and bicycle industry. On 2 December they will share their vision during a webinar for a structural and sustainable growth for the bicycle industry.

Driven by economic growth as well as e-bike popularity the Dutch bicycle market grew in 2017 by 3.2%. With that market volume upped for the first time since

MADRID, Spain - Unit wise the growth is marginal and stands at only 2.5%, but it's still an increase. Total bicycle (including e-bikes) production in Spain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Giant and Merida posted revenue declines for 2017. As the main reason slow sales in China is named. But the outlook

Designed in Belgium and 'made for India', TI Cycles has introduced a full range of Ridley branded bikes for the growing premium market in India.

It was indicated earlier through various signals but the latest import figures for regular bicycles as well as e-bikes and speed e-bikes (speed pedelecs)

The bicycle market in Spain grew slightly with some 1% last year. According to the sell-out monitor of the country's industry association AMBE ...

REDDITCH, UK - In last week's trading update Halfords Group Plc announced that its cycling sales fell 11% in the eight-weeks that ended August 28, 2015. Halfords UK blames the rainy weather that spurred increased levels of discounting. However, the country's retail association ACT reported that dealer sales grew by 26% during July and August.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Is it a record? In particular a record on the earliest presentation ever of new ModelYear bikes by mid May? In that rat race by especially the US premium brands, Specialized is setting a new standard as it launched its 2016 models including an all-new Stumpjumper.

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - It will be on show at the upcoming Taipei Cycle; the first carbon wheels manufactured with an automated continuous filament winding ...