德國，紐倫堡（NUREMBERG）－市調公司GfK近期發佈，電動自行車德國、荷蘭、比利時這三大歐洲電動自行車市場今年的平均零售價已經比去年成長12%。

美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILL）－Globe是Specialized的副牌，該公司正以同樣的名稱重新推出副品牌，鎖定新的消費族群。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Fazua推全新馬達擴大產品系列，目標在重量、集成度和直覺操作上樹立新標竿。Fazua Ride 60驅動系統總重4.26公斤、扭矩60Nm，將在今年上市。

In this edition: - French government to re-develop bicycle industry - Accell Group sales rise despite disruptions - German market shows no sign of turning - Dutch e-bike and bicycle market shrinks 15.9%

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－儘管疫情造成自行車和零件供應短缺，法國市場去年仍大放異彩。法國自行車聯盟（Union Sport & Cycle）發佈French Bicycle Observatory（法國自行車觀測報告）顯示，整體市場規模成長3.9%，數量達2,789,545，市值增加15.1%，達22.15億歐元。

德國，羅伊特林根（REUTLINGEN）－搭載Bosch馬達的電動自行車在收到貨之後發現並無安裝電池。這是目前荷蘭備受討論的話題，同樣情況也發生在其他市場。Bike Europe向Bosch詢問此問題的事發原因，以及該廠的應對方式。

台灣，台北－供應鏈變數多也讓台灣兩大自行車龍頭Giant Manufacturing Compnay和Merida Industry的財務報告變得更複雜。Giant的銷售自年初開始穩健成長，Merida則因比較基準較高呈微幅下滑。

台灣，台北－鴻海科技集團（同為Foxconn）研發出一款電動自行車顯示器和控制器，能夠讓使用者更直覺操作介面。該產品於上週台北自行車展亮相。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－在汽車供應商Valeo發表自行車電動輔助技術的14個月後，他們表示已與14間電動自行車製造商合作進行量產。該技術會在今年五月納入製程，一開始主要用於法國的電動自行車。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－汽車大廠Porsche已做出踏入電動自行車產業的下一舉動。該公司已買下電動自行車馬達系統商Fazua的20%股份，交易金額未公開。

義大利，POZZOLEONE－自行車座墊廠Selle Royal Group S.p.A.正式宣佈將繼續發行在義大利證券交易所上市的普通股。若滿足條件，他們將在泛歐交易所的米蘭證交所上市，這裡專門針對中小企業的市場。

西班牙，畢爾包（BILBAO）－Canyon正取得Orbea Inside Line專利技術的部分授權。Orbea的Inside Line專利涵蓋後避震線控的改良內置佈線。

WELS, Austria - After motorcycle company KTM AG had to file an application for restructuring proceedings with self-administration at the end of November, its parent company Pierer Mobility AG commissioned Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG on 17 December to reorganise the ownership structure.

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The closure of production at Flyer in Huttwil is now a sad certainty. Following the conclusion of the consultation process, CEO Andy Kessler announced yesterday that at least 150 employees will soon be made redundant. The media only learned of this unfortunate pre-Christmas news via dealers and employees; owner ZEG has not disclosed any information.

REDDITCH, England - With a current strategy of "controlling the controllables," the UK's largest bicycle retailer Halfords continues to face challenging conditions. With poor weather conditions in spring and summer affecting sales, the retailer failed to meet pre-COVID sales levels in its cycling department in the first 26 weeks of the current financial year which started 1 April.

LORIOL-SUR-DROME, France - Look Cycle Group has announced the sale of the high-end carbon bicycle wheel specialist Corima. The two companies formed together in 2016 when Look Cycle became the owner of Corima. In 2022 the two companies fully merged but have now split up again effective 30 September 2024.

KOBLENZ, Germany - Pure player, Canyon Bicycles has appointed Kristen Laina White to create a next level e-commerce and online community experience for the company's customers. In previous positions she transformed Nike's digital transformation and led the Digital Commerce, Marketing and Data teams at Estee Lauder Companies.

Rotor, a premium bicycle components company from Spain, has traditionally focused on the aftersales market, producing parts for bikes that can easily be swapped out and adapted to fit a cyclist's personal needs. This year, however, after 30 years of successful global distribution, Rotor is ready to venture out further, shifting its focus to the OEM market.

SUZHOU, China - For e-drive manufacturer Bafang Electric (Suzhou) Co., Ltd, 2023 was a very challenging year. According to the company's financial report their performance was affected negatively due to geopolitical conflicts, inflation, slowing consumer demand and high inventory among their customers.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The combination of economic and political challenges created difficult times for the international bicycle industry. However, for financial specialist Ralf Kindermann the component of green mobility still makes the bicycle industry highly attractive for investors. What other trends in the market, including the digitalisation in the supply chain, the current oversupply in combination with price increase and sustainability will lead the market this year?