From cold temperatures to wet roads, winter is a true test of endurance for bicycle components. It's in these challenging conditions that high-quality products distinguish themselves from the rest. A prime example of such resilience and reliability are the IP67-rated e-bike torque sensors from Autorq. We spoke with the founder, Ying-Tsao Tan, about the importance of high-quality torque sensors for premium e-bikes and his plans for the future.

丹麥，歌本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－Mate Bike於2016年成立時抱負極高，投資者看到預期成長的電動自行車市場容易被吸引，不過拓展太快，該公司現在正面臨破產。

As European cities face urbanization, environmental concerns and the ever-growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery, cargo bikes have become instrumental in shaping the future of urban transport. As the demand for cargo bikes continues to increase, manufacturers need a reliable partner to help streamline and optimize their assembly processes and meet market demands.

法國，馬爾洛克（MARCLOPT）－Mach1已收購Baramind減震手把背後的法國創新企業Red-Motion。Mach1於聲明表示：「這次收購屬策略的一環，為豐富產品組合並提升OEM供應商地位。」

TAMPERE, Finland - Manufacturer of the Revonte One e-bike drive system with integrated, automatic stepless transmission filed for bankruptcy at the end of September. After successfully starting the production of the system and making the first customer deliveries, the company was not able to secure further funding in a very difficult market situation.

DAUN, Germany - Despite naming its relatively young e-bike brand HoheAcht after the region in Germany where it is based, bike supplier Technibike GmbH has decided to abandon its production facility in Staßfurt, Germany and move to Eastern Europe - more precisely Bulgaria.

In response to global developments, supply chain challenges, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability, an increasing number of companies within the bicycle industry are reassessing their dependence on distant manufacturing bases. Amidst these dynamics, the European Union is emerging as a promising alternative, with Poland particularly standing out as a compelling investment destination, as an in-depth examination reveals.

MUNICH, Germany - Together with 500 other visionaries, stakeholders, and decision makers, Riese & Müller CEO Sandra Wolf will be one of the guest-speaker at the IAA-Mobility conference next September. The conference is one of the many events during IAA Mobility hosted for the trade visitors in the mobility industry.

In this edition: Eurobike a display of industry's transformation - E-bike sales thrive amid a market slowdown in Europe -

TOKYO, Japan - The bicycle market figures for 2022 presented by the Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute (JPBI) showed that the pandemic played a completely different role on the Japanese bicycle market than in the western world. Bike Europe tried to find out why the virus didn't lead to a sales boom as it did in Europe.

臺灣，彰化縣大村鄉—臺灣第二大規模自行車廠Merida Industry Co. Ltd.今年第一季度綜合營收達新臺幣83.9億元，較去年成長2.8%。

In early 2020, German wholesaler Sport Import announced plans for a move into Europe by setting up its own sales force for Belgium and the Netherlands. Just three and a half years later, Sport Import has become a European company.

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國政府在五月初提出發展該國自行車產業的計畫。該計畫預算為20億歐元，欲在2023年到2027年間達成多項目標。今年已撥出2.5億歐元，法國政府欲加強自行車在該國經濟中的地位。

德國，溫嫩登（WINNENDEN）－德國批發商及代理商WM Trading GmbH因應市場轉變做出轉型並出售貿易業務。以WM Trading旗下新品牌Velobyrd，專注車架與零部件的研發及亞洲生產。Velobyrd將在Eurobike上的WM Trading攤位展出創新產品。

WINNENDEN, Germany - In response to market changes, German wholesaler and distributor WM Trading GmbH was transformed and sold off its trading business. Under the new label Velobyrd (by WM Trading) the company is now concentrating on R&D as well as frame and components production in Asia. At Eurobike several Velobyrd innovations will be introduced at the WM Trading booth.

台灣，台北－永續供應鏈在業界的地位越趨重要，因此世界自行車產業協會（WBIA）將於台北國際自行車舉辦一場以此為主題的論壇活動。該活動也會公佈追求永續供應鏈的WBIA原則，並公開由WBIA成員認可的典範企業。

VILLARROBLEDO, Spain - Berria Bikes has reaffirmed its ambitious international expansion plans with the introduction of Suma Capital as a minority shareholder. The undisclosed investment will be mainly utilised to support the company's growth in foreign markets and to strengthen its structure and balance sheet, the company writes in a statement.

德國，法蘭克福 （FRANKFURT）－2024年Eurobike將在7月3日（週三）至7月7日（週日）舉辦。展會經理Stefan Reisinger針對提早公佈展會日期和日期訂定決策做說明。

MADRID, Spain - The production of bicycles in Spain increased last year to 353,036 units, 6.1% more than in 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism has reported. While the year started with a rise in the value of bicycles made, the end of the year shows a completely different picture.

BEIJING, China - The bicycle and e-bike industry in China is urgently looking for new market as export to both the European Union and the US have come to a standstill. The high inventory levels in both regions which take up the majority of China's high-end production made importers decide to postpone or even cancel orders.