Bike sales in Switzerland last year totalled nearly 315,000 units, more or less the same level as in 2007. Mainly thanks to the continuing e-Bike boom, ...

CHANGHUA, Taiwan - Merida Industry Co., Ltd. was particularly hit hard by the slump which hit the bicycle industry last year. In 2023 the manufacturer lost more than a quarter of its revenue. The financial performance at the start of 2024 was still not positive. The turnaround came in April, and Merida suddenly started to report strong growth figures again.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Despite a double-digit revenue drop Taiwan's third-largest bicycle manufacturer Ideal Bike Corporation is continuing to work on getting a grip on the losses incurred in the past. A look at the 2024 second quarter and first half-year figures indicate a successful restructuring of the financial setbacks.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The leading topic for the Taiwan bicycle industry has become Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The industry joined forces in a coalition called the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu, explains the vision and strategy of this industry wide cooperation.

For riders who have found themselves yearning for an additional source of warmth and comfort during cold rides, whether it be while cycling in the midst of winter or on an early morning autumn commute, the team at Selle Royal may have the saddle solution they've been seeking. Continue reading to discover more about the innovative Essenza+ Heating Tech saddle by Selle Royal.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In 2023, the d&i awards are being held for the eleventh time to promote R&D and industrial innovation, and to build a high-profile international image. Besides the involvement in the d&i awards, TBA's new Chairman KMC's Robert Wu has pledged to "enable Taiwan's industry to be the most reliable partner for the world-wide cycling industry."

As the largest manufacturer of bicycle saddles, grips and bar tapes, Velo is determined to make a lasting impact in the cycling world, a part of which is committing to a sustainable future and improving the social, economic and environmental well-being of our planet. In the last decade Velo has extensively researched and implemented innovative sustainable manufacturing processes for all their products.

CHANGHUA, Taiwan - The production of carbon frames is extremely labour intensive. "No matter where we have produced over the years, carbon frame production relies on a highly handcrafted process," explains frame builder Astro Tech CEO Samuel Hu. At Eurobike 2022, the company will officially launch their latest innovation that could "revolutionise carbon frame production".

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Due to a further increase in bicycle and e-bike demand in particular, Taiwan's leading bicycle producer Giant Group topped its 2020 sales and profit record once again in 2021. This is despite higher costs and increasing uncertainties harming profit in Q4.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Multinational electronics contract manufacturer, Hon Hai Technology, better known as Foxconn, has developed an e-bike display and advanced controller which allows the user to operate the dashboard more intuitively. The product is currently being presented at the Taipei Cycle show in Taiwan.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The second year with the Covid-19 pandemic brings new challenges to Taiwan's bicycle industry. Last year was a rollercoaster with order cancellations in March followed by a sharp increase in order volume. In 2021, it is all about component shortages,

The Proxim saddles powered by Prologo will be the official saddles of the Entire EWS an E-EWS circuit. Seventeen stages around the world to determine the best Enduro rider and to develop the best gravity saddle.

MUNICH, Germany - Initially IAA Mobility organiser Messe Munich sent out an exclusively positive and superlative review on the premiere of their mobility trade show. A few days later, Tobias Gröber, Managing Director of the Consumer Goods Division at Messe Munich and responsible for the event spoke out again.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - To help national and local stakeholders streamline efforts to promote cycling, 54 countries yesterday adopted the first ever Pan-European Master Plan for Cycling Promotion at the Fifth High-Level Meeting on Transport, Health and Environment (THE PEP). "A historic milestone," says Manuel Marsilio, general manager of the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) who supported the elaboration of the plan.

Taiwan Excellence, the annual Oscars for Taiwanese products, has hosted 'Taiwan's Cycling Brands Online Product Launch' webinar inviting 6 brand representatives to promote their newest innovations.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - In 2020 the industry news was dominated by either the temporary closures of factories due to the lockdown or booming sales, but what was the real impact on the market? With the help of EU import statistics and market data, Bike Europe editor-in-chief, Jan-Willem van Schaik explains.

CHANGHUA, Taiwan - To further advance the electrification of bicycles, Taiwan's high-end OEM and ODM frame producer, Astro Engineering Co. Ltd., has entered a collaboration with electronic component producer, Darfon Electronics Corporation and called it Astro Tech Co ltd.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission released its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy yesterday. The cycling associations ECF, CIE and CONEBI gave a cautious welcome to the positive statements about cycling,

POOZOLEONE, Italy - Selle Royal has launched its first reflective saddle, the Vivo Reflective Athletic. Created with the urban rider in mind, the saddle is designed for added safety as it adds to visibility of the cyclist whilst on the road.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Prologo has presented its most versatile line of saddles ever. The AGX line contains all road saddles developed for almost every condition. Prologo took a lot of inspiration for the design of this new line of saddles from its training project 'Explore the World'.