TAIPEI, Taiwan - For portable battery module manufacturer and distributer C-Tech United Corp. the e-bike industry means new business. To distinguish itself from the many other battery pack suppliers, C-Tech also developed a final product to showcase the features of its batteries.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's top three bicycle and e-bike producers Giant Manufacturing Company Limited (Giant Group), Merida Industry Co., Ltd. and Ideal Bike Corporation have presented their Q3 financial results. All three are mainly affected by the sales and profit slumps in the valuable western market.
CHANGHUA, Taiwan - The preliminary 2023 results of Taiwan's second largest bicycle manufacturer Merida Industry Inc. published this week represent the current developments on the global market. Unfortunately, no unit figures were published, but the 2023 revenue development clearly marks the market trend.
DACUN TOWNSHIP, Taiwan - In this year's first sales quarter Taiwan's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Merida Industry Co. Ltd. brought in total consolidated sales of TWD 8.39 billion (€252.93 million), a slight 2.8% increase compared to 2022.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is eager to show itself to the outside world again at the Taipei International Cycle Show. After an absence of 3 years one of the leading industry events is opening its doors again tomorrow morning. The industry is facing some interesting challenges which have become pressing over the past few years; now is the time to discuss these face to face.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - At Taipei Cycle, Roxim introduces a new bicycle lighting technology, Dynamic Signature, to enable a new dimension of brand recognition for bicycles.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - It was not supposed to be discussed in public, but the letter Giant sent to its suppliers asking for payment postponement was leaked. It caused a major turmoil in the industry. What can the industry expect if the world's second largest bicycle and e-bike manufacturer is already facing cash-flow issues?
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Following a 2-year hiatus, the Copenhagen Bike Show opened its doors again last weekend making it one of the first cycling shows this year in Europe. Now corona restrictions are being lifted in a growing number of countries, more shows are expected to follow soon. So, does Denmark live up to its promise as a high potential market?
PARIS, France - The legalisation of e-scooters in France seems to be imminent with the creation of a new vehicle category in the French traffic code. The new so-called 'cyclomobiles légers' or light mopeds category was welcomed by the e-scooter industry. However, industry organisation LEVA-EU has warned for a big setback.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The integration of Foming TW ChangWa this year was the final stage of the consolidation of the DDK-Group. It also marks a €7 million investment in Vacuum Fitting Technology which makes the saddle leather fit automatically without manual nailing, giving the saddle an almost perfect finish.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Only six European member states are properly integrating cycling into their National Recovery and Resilience Plans, new analysis by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) shows. While Belgium has championed cycling by allocating €473 million for infrastructure, etc, cycling is noticeably absent from Germany's agenda.
TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Following a successful initial launch in the US, Taiwanese battery swapping and electric scooter company, Gogoro is bringing its Eeyo 1 e-bike offering to Europe. With distribution agreements in several European countries, the Eeyo 1 will be available in France beginning October 2. Gogoro hopes their "E-urban" concept will change the perception of an e-bike.
SUZHOU, China- Bafang, manufacturer of e-mobility components and complete drive systems, has opened its own sales office in Taichung City, Taiwan and welcomes Denise Huang as its Taiwan Contact Agent. The new Taichung office will service OEM customers in Taiwan for sales, after sales, product presentations and all other aspects of OEM needs and requests.
LAS VEGAS, USA - It was quite obvious that last month's edition of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (January, 7-10) had opened its doors to the bike industry as lots of e-bike brands were on display as well as many connected components and accessories for cycling.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Secretary General Dr. Bernhard Ensink is set to leave the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) having served the organisation for over 12 years.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Today, the European Parliament's IMCO committee decided that there should be no compulsory third party liability insurance required for lower powered pedelecs/e-bikes.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a reaction to the publication of the Disclosure Document Moreno Fioravanti, Secretary General of the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) said "The disclosure is the next critical step to stop China dumping e-bikes in the EU.
MILAN, Italy - EICMA organizers look back at a successful 76th edition of the international cycle and motorcycle show in Milan. In their 'after event roundup' and being voiced by members of the organizing committee they state that the growth of the event and visitor numbers of the exhibition shows no sign of stopping.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The forum, 'future cycling, industry and technology within the European cycling strategy' will bring together Cycling Industry Club members and cycling supporters from EU institutions. The forum is scheduled for 11 October from 11:00-16:00 in Brussels.
FORT MEYERS, USA - Recent imposition of tariffs on electric bikes and component parts from China, may have derailed the rapid growth of electric bicycles in the USA. These tariffs result in significant price increases in a market that has been accelerating.
