FRANKFURT, Germany - The introduction of MobiFuture last June at Eurobike was rather subdued and came as a surprise to many. It caused a big stir in the industry, making Fairnamic announce today: "key market participants see the need for further clarification of Mobifuture's concept and direction, which is why it will not be presented as a standalone trade show format in 2026."
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Eurobike主辦單位Fairnamics與德國自行車產業協會（ZIV）及德國未來自行車協會（Zukunft Fahrrad）之間的爭議，將對全球自行車產業造成深遠影響。ZIV及Zukunft Fahrrad於7月底向Eurobike提交一份「十點計畫」（10-point plan），說明其願景。該計畫最初僅有德文版，由於此議題涉及全球產業，應本社要求，兩個協會將該份正式文件翻譯成英文。
荷蘭，烏特勒支（UTRECHT）－自行車產業對永續議題的關注是否正逐漸式微？調查顯示，有75%業界代表表示其公司正透過策略推動氣候行動，低於去年的80%。有85%受訪者表示，已在產品設計及開發流程納入氣候影響。受訪企業中有超過三分之一已完成至少一次的生命週期評估（Life Cycle Assessment，簡稱LCA）。這反映出業界從分散的單一行動，逐步將永續議題整合入核心業務，以上為2025年自行車產業氣候行動調查的主要發現。
西班牙，馬德里（MADRID）－經過今年開局表現不佳後，2025年西班牙自行車產量預計將出現下滑。該國在今年前9個月共生產近22萬輛自行車，約年減10%。根據西班牙工業暨觀光部（Ministry of Industry and Tourism）公布的官方數據，自行車產業總產值達1.79億歐元，明顯下滑。不過，第三季數據有所回升，市場復甦出現一絲曙光。
瑞士，蘇黎世（ZURICH）－蘇黎世產品開發公司Radiate Engineering & Design AG推出專為自行車產業打造的全新數位服務。這個名為Digital Bike Lab的平台目的在於協助 OEM 廠商及品牌在設計初期提前發現工程風險，並在尚未製作樣車前優化車架性能。
DULUTH, United States - Fox Factory has reported its third-quarter results, and while they're right on par with the company's projected net sales for FY2025, the results show the company's second-quarter momentum has slowed. This is mainly as a result of the sales slowdown in the bicycle and e-bike segment.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group recorded a 17% drop in consolidated revenue over the first nine months of this year, the latest figures released by the company's board of directors reveal. With a slow start to the year and a high-profile incident with the United States Government in late summer, the manufacturer reports a 24.9% decline year-over-year in Q3 revenue to NT$15.36 billion (€420 million). A small silver lining is the growth in e-bike sales and the recovering demand in Europe, particularly for its OEM business.
FRANKFURT, Germany - Industry leaders have openly shared their opinions on the developments surrounding Eurobike with Bike Europe. Complaints about the show were already widely discussed during and after the last edition, but the future of the event came into full focus after the statement of the German industry bodies to pull out of Eurobike. For decades, the show seemed a fixed element in the industry calendar, but even Eurobike cannot escape the recent dramatic changes in the industry.
FOSHAN, China - Shihe Electric is the new owner of Ttium Motor Technology, better known in the market as Motinova. Foshan-based Shihe Electric acquired 55% of the shares, effective October 17, as reported by Ttium Motor Technology in a letter to its customers and industry partners.
AUTORQ is reinforcing its position as a specialist in torque sensing technology for e-bikes. With targeted updates to its cityTORQ and duraTORQ lines, expanded production capabilities, and steady progress on its hubTORQ concept, the company continues to deliver on its core values: precision, reliability, and close alignment with the needs of e-bike brands worldwide.
INNING, Germany - With a focus on European manufacturing from its base in Southern Germany, TQ is quietly building its profile in the e-bike industry. Counting on Trek as a leading partner through its initial engineering phase, the e-bike component manufacturer's products are now specified on 18 brands across several categories.
PARIS, France - On course to double sales in 2025, refurbished e-bike seller Upway, has received a financial injection of US$60 million (€52 million) in closing its Series C funding round. The company has now raised a total of US$125 million (€108 million) since its founding in 2021. The latest funding will facilitate new UpCenters in Europe and North America, expansion into five more countries and the launch of new digital services.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The dispute between Eurobike organiser Fairnamics and the German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad will have a long-lasting impact on the global bicycle industry. ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad laid down their vision in a 10-point plan submitted to Eurobike sometime in late July, which was initially published in German only. At the request of Bike Europe, the official document was translated by the industry bodies, as this discussion concerns the wider international industry.
MADRID, Spain - Following a slow start to the year, bicycle production is set to decline in Spain in 2025. The country produced a total of almost 220,000 bicycles in the first nine months of 2025, a 10% drop compared to the same period last year. Totalling €179 million in value, this represents a considerable decline, according to official data published by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. The data for Q3, however, shows the most promising signs of a revival.
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－德國自行車協會（ZIV）及未來自行車協會（Zukunft Fahrrad）宣佈，與Eurobike主辦就展會未來發展方向所進行的協商破局，兩大協會將不再參與Eurobike。過去30多年來，Eurobike一直都是德國自行車產業向國際展示的重要舞台。
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Bosch eBike Systems宣布將不參加2026年的指標性展會Eurobike，隨而引發關於該展未來發展的一陣討論，表示Eurobike已踏入新的階段。此消息是在德國自行車協會（ZIV）及未來自行車協會（Zukunft Fahrrad）表示將終止與Eurobike的合作，並退出2026年展會後不久所發布的。Shimano代表Paul Lange & Co.尚未決定是否參展名年展會。
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟執委會宣布，歐盟將延續實施現有進口措施，如關稅或針對中國製自行車徵收的反傾銷措施，因目前並無取消相關措施的正當理由。為防止規避行為，該會認為有必要針對所有中國製自行車及來自七個國家的商品課徵相關關稅，這些國家當中有13家自行車製造商免於適用該措施。
台灣，台北－因應國際社會再次關注台灣產業對移工的待遇，台灣自行車輸出業同業公會（TBA）提出多項重要決議，以提升台灣供應鏈的盡職調查、合規性及透明度。
FONZASO, Italy - Fashion in cycling apparel and bicycles has long taken a different path, if only because the life cycle and price range of both categories are far apart. Still, there are a lot of parallels, only because the audience is the same. How do both worlds interact, and how can they strengthen each other? Castelli product line manager, Andrew Montgomery, took a deep dive into Castelli's market approach and how the fashion world interacts with its brand strategy.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - A Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is generally regarded as the headline indicator of purchasing and supply executives across industries. This essential information, known as the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index, was introduced in the bicycle and e-bike industry last June. Accell Group CEO Jonas Nilssen recently made clear how relevant this kind of information is, stating, "Forecasting is a disaster in this industry."
