Taiwan bicycle industry's post pandemic challenges
The innovative power of Taiwan's bicycle industry was always strongly based on direct communication with the customers.

The innovative power of Taiwan's bicycle industry was always strongly based on direct communication with the customers.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - At the Taipei Cycle 2022 kick-off event yesterday in Taipei, the winners of the annual design and innovations awards were revealed. A total of 33 entries were awarded of which 4 in the category 'e-bikes and drive units'. The six Gold Awards will be unveiled on the first day of Taipei International Cycle Show on 9 March 2022.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Thanks to strong ties with the automotive industry, Taiwan based Roxim includes the latest technology in its recently developed auto-brake rear light, the R7EA. This smart light will be on the market in spring 2022.

TAINAN, Taiwan - Rapid market developments in Europe made Taya Chain decide to invest in facility upgrades and planning production expansion for mid-range and high-end e-bikes. In addition, the chain producer is also expanding its manufacturing management service

TAIPEI, Taiwan - COVID-19 is once again turning the Taipei Cycle show schedule upside down. This morning show organiser TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announced that the physical show for next March has been postponed. The date for the next physical shows will be announced soon.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwanese bicycle industry is set to prosper in 2021. Record-low inventory at distributors, new lifestyle trends and continued growth momentum in the e-bike sector during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period will drive market growth forward, industry experts say. According to Taiwan's customs data, e-bike exports hiked in 2020 by almost 20% to more than 759,000 units.

YUANLIN, Taiwan - Taiwan's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Merida Industry Co., is not known for communicating detailed business figures. However, recently released data shows a reduction in delivery volume and value, but what counts the most is the bottom line:

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In cooperation with German cargo bike manufacturer Riese & Müller, the development team at TRP have designed a new disc brake specifically for cargo- and e-cargo bikes, named the TRP C2.3. The product is being introduced as Tektro's new premium cargo bike brake.

BARCELONA, Spain - Taiwanese bicycle component manufacturer, Glory Wheel, is to open up a facility in Barcelona after "seeing the need to service products and quickly deliver products to factories and offices in Europe". The company is now in the final stages of setting up the operation and plans to be fully running by the end of 2020.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The cancellation of Taipei Cycle Show for 2020, along with many other events organised by the Taiwan Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has resulted in the deployment of integrated online services and assisted manufacturers to create business opportunities online. On May 15th, TAITRA launched online 2D and VR exhibitions showcasing the latest cycling and sporting goods products.
Bike Europe向台灣自行車輸出業同業公會(TBA)理事長兼Merida董事長及總裁曾崧柱進行訪談,內容關於中國現在面對歐盟反傾銷稅及川普關稅的雙重壓力之下,貿易流量改變所帶來的影響。他認為歐洲會是台灣企業尋求替代生產基地的最佳首選。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Underlining that Taiwan's bicycle industry stands at the start of a whole new era in e-bikes, one of the country's biggest parts makers is presenting series of components especially suited for various e-bike categories. The offering includes saddles, pedals and lights.

PARIS, France - Last week's Autonomy Show in Paris focused on a rapidly growing mobility phenomenon in city centers; in particular on free floating schemes offering for instance electric step-scooters. The 5th edition of the mobility event Autonomy targeted B2B and B2G businesses.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Last week's 28th Eurobike indicated that the world's biggest bike show is transforming from a retailer/dealer show to a more industry - business focused fair. As this year even Accell Group with its German market leading brands like Haibike and Ghost did not exhibit in Friedrichshafen, Eurobike 2019 attracted less dealers.

BANGKOK, Thailand - Aseanbike organizer N.C.C. Exhibition Organization Co., Ltd (NEO) and its partner Messe Friedrichshafen are content with the result of Aseanbike's first edition. Some 100 exhibitors participated in the premiere of the event which took place from 3 to 5 October in Bangkok.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The EU formally informed Cambodia on February 11 it had begun a process that could result in the country losing its preferential trading terms because of its poor record on human rights and rule of law.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The multi-billion-dollar micromobility business continues to roll onwards with a wide range of solutions for urban users, industry and the retail trade.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Among many new e-bike models and e-bike parts also two new mid-motors are being presented at Taipei Cycle. They come from TranzX and MPF. Both are smaller and lighter compared to other mid-motors from the two companies.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Will a major move of the e-bike production out of China come in the next months? That question was widely discussed at the last month held Taipei Cycle Show. This was caused by the fact that finally the dumping message has sunk in among Chinese e-bike producers and exporters.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The imports from China of 25km/h - 250W e-bikes into the European Union increased by close to 85 percent in the first half of 2018, according to Eurostat data. Despite all measures initiated by the European Commission in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings, of which the