台灣，南投－成立於2020年的Yota Cycles經歷了自行車市場的高峰及低谷。儘管目前市場處於低潮，該電動自行車製造商仍對未來充滿信心。

The Gates Corporation leads the drivetrain revolution with its carbon Belt Drive system. With an aim to redefine racing performance, they're offering €100K to the first elite rider to win a UCI DH race on a belt-driven bike, boldly backing their innovation.

Bicycle manufacturers face increasing demands for flexibility, quality, and cost-efficiency as the industry evolves. The need for smarter, more reliable production solutions is greater than ever. How can manufacturers keep pace with these changes while maintaining high standards? Recent advances in automation and process integration offer compelling answers.

The transition to online sales gained momentum during the pandemic, also in the bicycle industry. Webshops reported hiking sales in all product categories. The theme is high on the agenda of the World Cycling forum, which takes place on 7-6 September. Read up on the topic to prepare for this rapidly developing trend.

Without exception, the European markets reported thriving e-bike sales in 2019. During the year, all indicators pointed to rising sales. Official statistics from leading cycling countries in this online magazine now confirm this trend. E-bikes even give the industry so much confidence that the outlook for the post-corona era tends to be positive. After all, the trend of expanding e-bike markets in 2019 was continued in the first months of 2020.

One of the biggest pain points within the industry comes from figuring out which parts fit a particular bike. Launched in 2022, Bike Matrix is a purpose-built B2B service designed to solve the very issue of component compatibility across an ever-expanding universe of bike brands and parts.

In today's highly competitive cycling market, it's not just about selling a bike — it's about offering a complete product experience tailored to riders who expect performance, reliability, and smart technology. Among these riders are a growing group of advanced enthusiasts and semi-professional athletes who see a power meter as an essential training tool.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Tektro TRP isn't keeping its ambitions to itself: "We want to be the alternative supplier for the industry next to the big two," says Lance Larrabee, general manager of Tektro USA. Tektro's expansion strategy has already resulted in the development of successful products.

If you've been even remotely interested in electric bikes lately, you've probably heard whispers about the new RB-900 battery made by BMZ Poland. But what's all the hype really about? Is it just another battery, or is it something that could actually change your riding experience?

西班牙，帕倫西亞（PALENCIA）－為提升電動自行車效能及性能，Mahle SmartBike Systems宣布將每年投入1,000萬至1,200萬歐元於研發。Mahle執行長Arnd Franz曾表示：「電動自行車業務的表現最為出色，涵蓋各種類別，供應超過60個電動自行車品牌。」

越南，胡志明市（HO CHI MINH CITY）－台灣知名自行車車架製造商Astro Tech Co., Ltd.本月初在富正工業區（Phu Chanh Industrial Park）舉行新廠動土典禮。該公司已設廠越南24年，新廠預計將於2026年第四季開始進行量產。

OSLO, Norway - The bicycle market in Norway experienced a significant increase in price, caused by the supply reduction of both finished products along with their components and spare parts. A similar trend has been observed in the other Nordic states. Still demand for bikes in Norway is steadily growing these days, despite the challenging economic situation.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -Recent figures from the Swedish industry association Cykelbranschen show that bicycle sales volumes have almost halved in the last 11 years, and the decline is ongoing. These market trends have been recently confirmed by some leading local bike retailers.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - CEO of Cycleurope AB Tony Grimaldi has been the president of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) since the start of the advocacy organisation. CIE is entering an all-new chapter with the announced merger with the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI). Few were more involved in European cycling advocacy at various political levels and within nearly all industry organisations than Tony Grimaldi.

With offices in Asia, North America and Europe, Chogori has been expanding its international presence to support existing and prospective clients. As e-bike design and functionality evolve, the company is strategically positioned to support OEMs and system providers with both high quality, standardised cable assemblies and fully customised connection solutions for the next generation of e-bikes.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Adjusting to the current market reality of rapidly growing online sales means most of all to optimize product availability.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The last five years have shown that the bicycle industry is lacking key economic indicators on a global level. The peak in sales in 2020-2021, followed by a market adjustment in 2022 and combined with an extremely high level of orders, resulted in an exceptional surplus of inventory. The industry has still not overcome this fluctuation. An industry-dedicated Purchasing Managers Index could have avoided or at least softened this financial blow.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Officially the EU's rules which ensure that exporters from selected developing countries have an import duty free status on bikes they sell to the EU, will end on December 31, 2023. However, for these EU rules known as the 'Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)' the European Commissi

WASHINGTON, USA - The initial investigations into Accell Group-owned Babboe for selling defective cargo bikes caused a stir earlier this year in the Netherlands and across Europe. Owners had been told to stop riding their Babboe due to the hazard of breaking frames months ago, but only on 20 June the US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall notification.

The front rack installed on some Cannondale Treadwell bicycles proved not to be safe.