德國，居特斯洛（GÜTERSLOH）－德國自行車界的另一間知名傳產公司亦陷入無法自救的財務困境。根據破產法院公告，Sprick Cycle GmbH和其母公司Sprick Holding GmbH皆於12月27日提交臨時破產申請。

2019 has been an intense year for Devron Europe, full of events, fairs and new collections. It has been a year of growth, both in brand awareness and market share.

PODGRODZIE, Poland - Based in the southeast of Poland, Romet has been in the bicycle industry for more than 75 years. Operating in a total of three factories spread out over the country, Romet holds a strong position in its home market, but is also one of the well-known players in the European OEM market. Romet president Wieslaw Grzyb is now preparing the company to take the next step on the export market, both for OEMs as well as the brand Romet.

PODGRODZIE, Poland - The combination of aluminum frame production, a painting line and assembly on one location gives Romet a rather unique market position. Only a few factories in Europe operate their own frame production. What did the frame production bring to Romet, 5 years after the opening of the facility?

While the total number of bikes sold in Switzerland last year decreased by 1% to 323,059 units, the e-bike market continues to grow. In 2015 the volume increased 15%.

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, ...

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - The financial struggle at the motorcycle division of Pierer Mobility AG could not take place without having an impact on the e-bike department. The company has now announced that its regional activities in South Africa, Germany and the UK will gradually be wound down in a controlled manner.

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.