荷蘭，杜廷赫姆(Doetinchem)－歐洲主要自行車市場轉電動化自2017年便開始了，電動自行車、電動登山車及高速電動輔助自行車皆呈現二位數成長。德國、法國、義大利及荷蘭的電動自行車使用族群更是不斷增加。

Specialized是下一個引進全通路行銷的歐洲大廠，該公司運用其S-Connect數字處理系統來推行此策略，讓消費者能夠看到即時的產品庫存量並線上直接購買。

Bike Europe edition 3-2018

美國，紐約(New York)－市場調查機構Persistence針對全球的電動自行車馬達市場進行研究，並報告預測這塊市場至2025年的年成長率將會超過6%，市場估值達數十億美金。

Taizo Shimano已加入Shimano Europe的董事會，他是公司頂尖技術人員Keizo Shimano之子。Keizo Shimano為雙控變速剎車(Dual Control)的發明者，但很遺憾地英年早逝。Taizo Shimano的新角色也讓他距離成為世界上規模最大的自行車零部件製造商總裁這個注定的職位更近一步。

MUNICH, Germany - With over 25,000 pre-owned and refurbished bikes listed on its platform, over 2,000 of which come from the US, the fast-growing startup Buycycle is on a mission to connect high-end bicycle buyers and sellers on a global scale. One of the founders of Buycycle, Theodor Golditchuk, spoke with Bike Europe about the company's rapid rise in the second-hand market.

E-bikes often feature a Human-Machine Interface (HMI), a dashboard that delivers real-time data, navigation, and safety alerts to enhance the rider's experience. Recently, e-bike drive system manufacturer Bafang has given their HMI collection an impressive makeover.

MILAN, Italy - Last Autumn concerns were raised by ABS manufacturer, Blubrake that Bosch could restrict competition in the e-bike ABS market by limiting the use of alternative technologies. A case opened by the Italian Antitrust Authority has now determined that e-bike manufacturers will now be permitted to integrate Blubrake ABS with Bosch BES3 kits.

OLI eBike Systems is responding to the rapid evolution in electric mobility. Under the new leadership of CEO Giorgio Gavioli, the company is strategically focused on innovation and market needs analysis to create products that meet users' demands. This includes their latest development: the PICO drive unit.

OSAKA, Japan - Strictly planned in the week ahead of the start of Eurobike, component manufacturer Shimano presents its new e-drive systems EP5 and E5100. Both new drive trains have been developed from the concept to expand the reach, increase connectivity options and a smoother cycling experience.

REGAU, Austria - Contract manufacturer WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH applied for insolvency on 24 April. The challenging market situation in the bicycle industry has resulted in financial problems for yet another company.

MUNICH, Germany - After quickly realizing not to be able to find a buyer for the entire insolvent Internetstores Group the appointed insolvency administrator Dr. Christian Gerloff started selling key assets of the former online retail giant. This process has now been finalised. "All of Internetstores GmbH's key brands now have the chance to restart under new ownership," confirms Gerloff.

REDDITCH, England - Alongside mainland Europe, bike sales in the UK have taken a market-adjusting dip this year. Retail giant Halford has reported that sales in its cycling division have been "challenging and below expectations due to the well documented consumer environment." However, bicycle sales are still 'ahead of the market', the company's interim results for the first half of the financial year reports.

KOBLENZ, Germany - The large-scale media campaigns offering major discounts on various bike categories this summer by Canyon was regarded rather unwelcome by many in the market. The company's latest financial results show a massive impact on the result; a push to revenue but killing the profit.

PEETRI, Estonia - Within two years listed cargo bike manufacturer Hagen Bikes company is heading to the stock market again for new capital. Hagen's shares are tradable in the multilateral trading system First North, and the company Hagen submitted a request to Nasdaq Tallinn AS to also admit all new shares issued during the offering to trading in the multilateral trading system.

TALLINN, Estonia - The demand for anti-theft solutions and services in micromobility is increasing. More than 60% of e-bike riders will opt for an e-bike with smart features for their next purchase. This was one of the outcomes of a survey by the Spiegel Institute and commissioned by Comodule.

MUNICH, Germany - Volkswagen Financial Services has acquired a 49% stake in Pon Holdings bike leasing subsidiary Bike Mobility Services (BMS). The partnership aims to focus on accelerating the expansion of bike leasing in Europe and the US. No details have been given on the purchasing price.

FREIRACHDORF, Germany - Müsing manufacturer Radsportvertrieb Ditmar Bayer GmbH is another bicycle company which has fallen into financial difficulties. On Wednesday August 23rd, the responsible district court Montabaur officially announced that the German company has filed for insolvency in self-administration.

SEOUL, South Korea - HL Mando has introduced a high-performance battery, motor and rear wheel sensor system, to complete its alternator driven e-bike system. According to HL Mando the system is mainly engineered for eCargo applications.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Weber Fibertech, a specialist in the development and manufacture of long fibre-reinforced thermoplastic parts is expanding its activities in the bike industry. With roots firmly in the automotive segment, the company has created the Fi.Bi.Tech division to focus on the growing interest from the bicycle industry for close to market frames and other components.