高速電動輔助自行車推廣計畫從比利時及荷蘭開始進行
比利時,布魯塞爾(Brussels)- 為了達成「充分運用高速電動輔助自行車(speed pedelec)作為通勤工具」的目的,相關的推廣計畫正從比利時及荷蘭開始進行。儘管該類自行車的銷售正在成長,但速度並不快,這是目前在荷蘭觀察到的現況,因此才會需要這樣的計劃來推動。

比利時,布魯塞爾(Brussels)- 為了達成「充分運用高速電動輔助自行車(speed pedelec)作為通勤工具」的目的,相關的推廣計畫正從比利時及荷蘭開始進行。儘管該類自行車的銷售正在成長,但速度並不快,這是目前在荷蘭觀察到的現況,因此才會需要這樣的計劃來推動。

英國,倫敦(London)-Bike Europe先前報導High Street自行車零售商Evans欲進行財務重整,因此他們正尋找1000萬英鎊(1120萬歐元)的資金來源。英國媒體報導指出,該公司擁有60家商店的強大網絡,現在已轉為尋求買家。Evans除了販售不少評價優良的高端品牌(如Brompton),同時也有許多自家品牌商品,像是FWE服飾配件及Pinnacle自行車。

德國,什文福(Schweinfurt)-有個新公司名之前到處出現,不過在Eurobike後,消息已被證實。Accell Bike Parts GmbH就是這家新公司,而該公司又創立了Accell零配件品牌XLC。

荷蘭,阿姆斯特丹(Amsterdam)-Fallbrook Technologies在6月25日根據美國《破產法》第11章進行重組。該公司於今年2月26日先申請了破產重組,並擬定了重整計畫。

德國,福吉沙芬(Friedrichshafen)-因應現在網路購物消費者的崛起,今年Bike Europe主題為「網路銷售背後的真相」。Scott及Adrian Montgomery將主講網路銷售在美國所帶來的改變。

德國,福吉沙芬(Friedrichshafen)-電動自行車產業不斷在推陳出新,為響應這股熱潮,Eurobike的A1館已設為「E-mobility Solutions」專館。該館將會另設舞台展出2019年車款的先進技術。屆時將能看到各式新的行動解決方案,而且幾乎所有自行車類別都有推出電動版本。

德國,福吉沙芬(Friedrichshafen)-今年Bike Europe講座的主題為「網路銷售背後的真相」。這與現今網路消費者的存在息息相關,企業應如何調整以因應市場現況?

比利時,布魯塞爾 (Brussels)-現在大局已定,歐委會已證實將會對從中國進口的電動自行車實施進口登記並徵收臨時反傾銷稅。

瑞士,吉維謝 (Givisiez)-戶外體育用品公司Scott Sports SA表示:「線上現在充斥著許多冒牌網路商店。」該公司自去年起開始發現網路上有越來越多冒牌商店以兩折或更多優惠販售多款Scott自行車。

隨著電動自行車的使用普及與經濟成長,荷蘭自行車市場在2017年成長了3.2%。這是自2007年以來,市場交易量首次有所增長。電動自行車銷售增加了8.7%

英國,雷迪奇 (Redditch)-Halfords Group plc在本財年第三季度(截至今年1月12日共15週)的報告顯示,自行車零售增長了7.8%。英國主要領先的汽車、自行車及娛樂性商品的零售在黑色星期五及聖誕節期間的銷量創新高,其中自行車佔比最大。

越南,平陽省(Binh Duong)-越南海關近日發現首批違反產品原產地規範的行為,據聞中國企業在沒有進行投資及安裝設備下快速在租用地設立了「工廠」,為的是逃避歐盟和美國對中國商品課的高額關稅。

ALKMAAR, the Netherlands - Wholesaler and cycling gear brand AGU has announced its take-over by EcoMotion and withdrawal of the chapter 11 status. Fierce competition on the local market in combination with multiple senior management changes in recent years lead to a declining market position of this one-time leading player in the Dutch cycling market.

NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - Heavy loads and many riding hours a day by commercial users requires different specifications of cargobike components. Cargobike manufacturer Fulpra from the Netherlands and tyre specialist Heidenau from Germany took up this challenge to develop the ultimate cargobike tyre.

DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic Technology GmbH was founded already in 2019 and is now hiring local representatives in various other countries. "We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market," Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen told Bike Europe.

With the e-bike market in full swing, demand for stronger and more powerful bikes is on the rise. Customers are keen to upgrade to bikes that focus on performance, durability, and versatility, and in the case of e-bikes, this often relies heavily on its power output.

OSAKA, Japan - High inventories in key markets continue to have a knock-on effect for Shimano, the company has reported today in its first half year figures. As a result, net sales in the company's bicycle segment decreased 20.7% in the first 6 months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. However sales in the key market of Europe reveal a turnaround.

Frog Bikes, a manufacturer of premium kids' bikes, has announced a new collaboration with reTyre, a brand known for its sustainable tyres. This partnership represents an important step towards further reducing their environmental impact.

PARK CITY, USA - Only two and a half year after the three founders sold Kona Bicycles to Kent Outdoors, the new owner has put the iconic Canadian bicycle brand up for sale. Due to drastic market changes since early 2022, Kona, like so many other bicycle brands, could not live up to the high expectations set for the future cycling market.

CAMBIAGO, Italy - 2023 has been a very good year for Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. looking at the publication of their 2023 financial report. The iconic Italian brand hiked their revenue by 33% to €55.7 million.