The new VeloSenso range is specifically aimed at aftermarket sales. The line-up is comprehensive and runs from comfortable saddles for city or trekking ...

Selle Royal Buys Brooks POZZOLEONE, Italy (2 July) - Selle Royal has bought Brooks saddles. Selle Royal, most prominent European saddle makers, have ...

MILAN, Italy Last week this website reported that there are strong rumours going round about an anti-dumping investigation on Chinese made bicycle ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The number of new product introductions on tradeshows has always been a leading indicator of business performance. After some years of an extremely low level of new product introductions, the number of participants for the 2025 Taipei Cycle awards is growing again, marking an important development.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - During the 'Get Technical' event the members of 'the sppot' will present a deeper insight in the latest surface finishing technologies for powder and liquid coatings, labels/decals and their respective applications. The event is open to the industry on 22 and 23 November and takes place in Budapest, Hungary.

WASHINGTON, USA - The latest publication by the US Trade Representative (USTR) regarding tariff action has not brought any clarification whether the import of lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes from China will be hit by a 25% additional duty. "Some ambiguity remains on what the announcement means for existing bicycle products receiving exclusions from Section 301 tariffs," writes PeopleForBikes, Policy Counsel Matt Moore in a statement today.

LONDON, UK - The anti-dumping duty on bicycles and bicycle parts from China in the UK is now also under review. Last May the British Trade Remedies Authority already advised to revoke the anti-dumping duties on China made e-bikes in a preliminary recommendation. In case the same would be suggested for bicycles, it would bring a lot of uncertainty in the UK.

德國，諾伊馬克特（NEUMARKT）－比利時歐洲投資公司Gimv NV於去年12月收購德國自行車及戶外照明廠Lupine Lighting Systems GmbH多數股權，交易金額未公開。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－ 歐洲自行車產業協會於聲明中寫道：「在公共道路上騎乘改裝電動自行車可能導致嚴重的法律後果。」該協會旗下的各國單位及企業一致反對為提升最大輔助速度，以任何形式改裝電動自行車及電動自行車系統。

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The ambition to create a global distribution network was one of striking parts of Tenway's vision when they rushed onto the market in 2021. Today the brand has established its position and built a network throughout Europe. Tenways's area sales manager Europe Tony Vos elaborated on the outlook of the market for this young lifestyle brand.

LUDHIANA, India - India is in the midst of framing standards for e-bikes as it aspires to step-up its export to the EU market. But first, the domestic industry needs to gel the local standards to become compatible with European standards.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The 2024 business development of Robert Bosch GmbH was adversely affected by the fact that growth markets such as electromobility developed much more slowly than expected. While the company serves a wide range of industries, it regards their technologies for mobility, which includes e-bikes and homes of the future as key growth areas. Claus Fleischer, CEO Bosch eBike Systems highlights specific details on the e-bike market.

KETCHUM, USA - CrankTank, known in the bicycle industry as expert in digital marketing and e-commerce strategy, has invested in key staff to elevate its performance. Katie Middel has been hired as client success manager.

The Eurobike show will bring together key players from the bicycle and ecomobility sectors in 2025. With over 200 start-ups, expanded testing opportunities, and new interactive formats, the event offers a chance to explore the latest solutions, foster partnerships, and stay informed on industry trends. The 33rd edition of Eurobike will take place at Messe Frankfurt from June 25-29, 2025.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The excess inventory of Giant Group's own brands in Europe and the US in particular, continued to impact the financial performance of the company. The board of directors reported a 7.4% decline in consolidated sales to NT$71.28 bn (€1.98 bn) in 2024. While all financial indicators were negative for 2024, Giant Group remains positive for 2025.

LUDHIANA, India - To boost local manufacturing and reduce the country's dependency on imports, the Modi government launched an incentive scheme for 13 sectors in 2020. Other objectives were to attract foreign direct investments and to expand exports. Now the bicycle industry also wants to be included in this scheme.

美國，華盛頓特區（WASHINGTON DC）－美國川普政府近日宣布新的對等關稅政策，自行車產業供應鏈恐再受波及。依照提案，未來車架非美製的進口自行車都將面臨額外關稅。該國市場仰賴進口，此舉將推高進口商的成本，造成零售市場停滯，美國消費者購買新車的價格亦勢必水漲船高。

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU says companies that solely assemble e-bikes are confronted with unfair competition that is threatening their existence. EU regulation makes it almost impossible to start up new companies and could severely hinder the EU's net-zero emissions target.

WASHINGTON, United States - In an open letter to more than 2,000 e-bike, e-scooter, hoverboard and e-unicycle manufacturers and importers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that failure to adhere to applicable UL2849 safety standards may pose an unreasonable risk to consumers of fire and serious injury or death.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission's announcement to review Directive 168/2013 which regulates the type-approval for vehicles with two or more wheels has united the EU cycling advocacy associations CONEBI, CIE, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF).