產業數據證實歐洲自行車及電動自行車產量下滑
比利時,布魯塞爾(BRUSSELS)-歐洲自行車及電動自行車市場持續修正,以回到疫前水平。2020年至2021年需求飆漲,接著供應鏈中斷,整個產業的韌性及彈性應對能力皆受到極大考驗。歐洲自行車產業協會CONEBI最新發布「歐洲自行車產業與市場概況」(European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile)顯示,各通路銷售持續呈下滑趨勢。

比利時,布魯塞爾(BRUSSELS)-歐洲自行車及電動自行車市場持續修正,以回到疫前水平。2020年至2021年需求飆漲,接著供應鏈中斷,整個產業的韌性及彈性應對能力皆受到極大考驗。歐洲自行車產業協會CONEBI最新發布「歐洲自行車產業與市場概況」(European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile)顯示,各通路銷售持續呈下滑趨勢。

OSAKA, Japan - The impact of the shift in trade policies announced earlier this year on the financial performance of the bicycle industry was not long in coming. As the main OEM supplier, Shimano reports a shift in trade flows and notes that the outlook remains uncertain due to the impact of global trade policies.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The market correction in Europe for bicycles and e-bikes returning to pre-pandemic levels is still ongoing. The exceptional surge in demand in 2020-2021, followed by supply chain constraints, demanded a maximum level of flexibility and resilience of the industry. The downward trend in volume on all levels continues to unfold, revealed by the latest European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile - published by industry confederation CONEBI.

PADUA, Italy - Fully dedicated to producing bicycle mudguards, Eurofender has established a significant presence in the Northern European market over the past 15 years. "We are a relatively small company which makes us very flexible, dedicated to providing made-to-measure solutions for the industry," said Alberto Silvestri, founder and CEO of Eurofender during Bike Europe's visit to its factory.

法國,蒙特勒伊(MONTREUIL)-法國當局在一項大規模調查中,揭露一個龐大金融詐騙網絡,涉及全國6處倉庫及超過7萬輛中國製電動自行車,相關損失金額達600萬元。

美國,華府(WASHINGTON DC)-2025年上半年美國自行車進口量年減25%,單看Q2的話,更是年減35%。在關稅及貿易戰的衝擊之下,中國作為美國自行車供應國的地位已大幅下滑。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The consolidated revenue of Giant Group reached NT$32.61 billion (€940 million), a 12.4% year-over-year decline. According to Giant Group, this was "primarily due to the appreciation of the New Taiwan Dollar." Between April and July, the New Taiwan Dollar strengthened by 12.17% against the United States Dollar, while the value was rather stable from January to April.

德國,慕尼黑(MUNICH)-儘管今年德國國際車展(IAA Mobility)試圖將焦點延伸至多元交通工具,不過現場仍是汽車產業主導,而自行車產業在其中則顯得格外顯眼。美國媒體《Politico》於活動中主持一場主題為「多元交通工具重要性」的演講,Riese & Müller執行長Sandra Wolff當時表示:「德國不只有汽車產業,自行車和大眾運輸業也都具備實力,應該獲得政府的支持及公平的競爭環境。」

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Online ordering consumers not only want the products of their choice to be delivered in hours; they also demand flexibility and

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Babboe will stop selling its cargo bikes until further notice. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has received numerous reports of frame breakage while cycling. When asked, "the bicycle manufacturer couldn't sufficiently demonstrate that certain models do not pose any safety risks."

DEVENTER, the Netherlands - Sports equipment, including bicycles and bicycle parts, is high on the list of most frequent product recalls. "Recently, when looking for a company that could support us by taking over the entire recall management, I could not find a suitable nor affordable company. Therefore, I decided to start my own company offering this service," explains Rutger Oldenhuis, former head of Legal Affairs at Shimano Europe.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Merida announces the recall of selected 2017 Scultura carbon forks as they might break under stress.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Last September Sparta issued a recall for a specific ladies frame used in its ION RX, RX+ en RXS+ models produced between July 2011 and 2014. Due to a recent accident caused by a breaking frame the Accell Group subsidiary has now decided to accelerate the replacement of the frames of the named models.

WATERLOO, USA - Trek Bicycles is once again faced with a quick release safety issue. This time it's huge. The company recalls more than one million bicycles relating to improper use of specific quick releases with disc brakes in the US and Europe.

WILTON, USA - Cycling Sports Group, owner of Cannondale, issued a voluntary recall worldwide of its bicycles mounted with an OPI stem/steering tube. On the North American market alone nearly 24,000 bicycles are involved in this recall.

IRVINE, USA - Pedego Electric Bikes issued a voluntary recall of lithium ion rechargeable batteries. The company has received six reports of batteries overheating and catching fire.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant issued a voluntary recall of its high end XtC Advanced 2013 model due to cracking carbon seatposts. The recall also includes ...

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Urban mobility specialist Tern, today announced a limited voluntary recall of Tern Link model bicycles. The bikes under recall are ...

REICHSHOF, Germany - Schwalbe received some reports of Ultremo ZX tires mounted on 2013 Cube bikes coming of the rim causing damage to the bead. As the ...

EUGENE, USA - Burley Design is conducting a voluntary recall of the Tailwind Rack. The recall includes the Tailwind Rack, either individually, or ...