德國，柏林－過去兩年期間，越來越多德國人將自行車做為平日的交通運輸方式，此種現象亦可由銷售量的成長所得知。然而，由於銷售成績與產量下跌，造成今年1月至6月期間，此一趨勢並未持續。

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility AG, the owner of bicycle and e-bike brands Husqvarna, GasGas and Felt has announced that it will apply for debtor-in-possession restructuring proceedings for its motorcycle subsidiary KTM AG on Friday. KTM AG's financing requirements are "currently in the high three-digit million euro range."

VIENNA, Austria - After a three-month restructuring process a new investor has secured the successful restart of Austrian custom-bike builder, Simplon. SOL Capital Management GmbH announced an undisclosed capital injection by one of its funds securing the future of the bike manufacturer.

SUZHOU, China - The oversupply in the industry, even for the category e-bikes, is still resulting in a slowdown in demand for component manufacturers. The excess inventory situation was already reflected at Taichung Bike Week last September but also came forward in Bafang's nine months earnings result which did not improve compared with 2023.

MAINZ, Germany - For reasons of efficiency, Pon has decided to relocate the European production of Santa Cruz & Cervélo to the existing facility of Pon Bike in Emstek, Germany. The production in Mainz will be discontinued from April 2025. This was reported by the platform MTB-news.de.

PALENCIA, Spain - Mahle SmartBike Systems has unveiled XS, its latest e-bike integration system aimed at delivering 'unprecedented freedom' in bicycle design. The XS system was created to simplify the integration process for bike manufacturers and features downsized components that reduce its environmental impact.

ROMILLY SUR SEINE, France - The operation of Cycleurope Group and Grimaldi Industri AB in France will be taken-over by the Rebirth Holding SAS as of 7 October. In a short announcement Cycleurope reports the transfer of 100% ownership to Rebirth Holding SAS for an undisclosed amount.

WELS, Austria - As a result of the market circumstances for e-bikes, bicycles and motorbikes, Pierer Mobility will fall short of expectations in terms of revenue and earnings, as well as with regard to the reduction in working capital and net debt in the current financial year. Therefore, the company has revoked its guidance for the 2024 financial year.

ZF presented its new 48-volt drive system for e-bikes for the first time at Eurobike 2024. At the heart of this system is the compact, powerful mid-motor: ZF CentriX. The ZF e-motor, featuring a strain wave gear and external rotor, delivers a powerful torque of 90 Newton meters, all within the installation space typically reserved for light-assist motors. The battery, user interface and cloud connectivity complete the drive system.

FRANKFURT, Germany - A sign of more advanced technology entering the e-bike market was Star Union's magnetic gear motor at this year's Eurobike. The motor uses magnetic force instead of mechanical force to offer maximum efficiency of 90%. The prototype displayed is being targeted for mass production in Q2 2025.

FRANKFURT, Germany - With market challenges currently dominating business strategies, Eurobike was a good opportunity to gauge what product development is still continuing in the bicycle industry. Dutch bicycle designer Peter van der Veer was there to reflect on the latest trends in design and form. A key take-away was that e-bikes are no longer homogeneous and that the range per target group and use case is growing.

MUNICH, Germany - Due to dropping e-bike sales, German torque sensor maker NCTE AG had to swallow hard in the first half of 2024. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel. A whopping incoming order increase is keeping the stock-listed company optimistic about the future.

GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - The announcement by Scott Sports Group SA majority shareholder Youngone Corporation to lay-off its CEO and minority shareholder Beat Zaugg did not come as a surprise for industry insiders. Following the cash injection of SFR 150 million (€160.6 million) by Youngone last December, a reorganisation was inevitable.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano has launched a new affordable component system, Shimano Essa, which will be compatible with the bicycle component maker's current 8-speed flat-bar Acera, Altus and Tourney TX systems. Also, the Cues range launched last year, has been optimised to include Short Reach, an ergonomic design for riders with small hands.

BIELEFELD, Germany - In the aftermath of the announced insolvency, no offers have been made for the Internetstores Group as a whole, an interim assessment of the insolvency proceedings has revealed. This raises concerns about the continuity of the brands under the Internetstores Group umbrella, potentially putting numerous jobs at risk.

XI'AN, China - In close collaboration with metal additive manufacturing solution provider Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), frame and bicycle manufacturer Titan Super Bond has successfully printed a titanium alloy fork. The project opens up new possibilities for Chinese OEMs, expects Titan Super Bond.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Swedish cycling and sports equipment group WeSports Scandinavia AB has acquired a stake in compatriot Thevea Brands Group AB. The aim is to strengthen its distribution network across the Nordics market.

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England - UK bicycle manufacturer, Pashley, is seeking investment to accelerate its growth in three areas of e-mobility. Approaching its centenary year, the heritage brand is launching a crowdfunding campaign to support product development in e-cargo bikes, e-bikes and its already successful bike share products.

BERLIN, Germany - The latest report on the financially troubled Signa Sports United are overshadowed by the even bigger issues at its largest shareholder, Signa International Sports Holding GmbH. It is clear that not only the problems as generally reported in the cycling industry have put Signa Sports's future on the edge.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - The absence of the brand R Raymon at the Pierer New Mobility booth at Eurobike 2023 was already a clear indication. The Austrian bicycle company has changed its brand strategy and with that Susanne and Felix Puello will go their own way taking R Raymon with them.