美國，芝加哥（CHICAGO）－SRAM宣佈收購領先科技公司Hammerhead，他們同時也是Karoo 2自行車電腦的製造商。Hammerhead將加入SRAM的品牌系列，也會持續開發Karoo產品。該交易已於去年12月30日完成。

BERN, Switzerland - World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced that Michelle Smyth has been appointed as Head of Cycling, a role formerly known as Head of Bicycle.

PARIS, France - The Taiwanese e-bike brand Besv is entering the European market step-by-step with France being the latest milestone. This was announced at the Pro Days event in Paris. "The launch marks a significant milestone for us as we continue to expand our European presence, now in the thriving French market," said Besv Europe brand manager Bram Reitsma.

In the increasingly dynamic e-bike landscape, Panasonic consistently emerges as a key player in the market. The Japanese enterprise does not only benefit from its extensive technical know-how but also from its many years of experience in the bicycle industry. We sat down with Peter Obermeier, Senior Business Development Manager at Panasonic Industry Europe, to reflect on Panasonic's impressive history in the bicycle industry.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The bicycle industry lobby concluded a successful period in Brussels with the publication of the European Cycling Declaration by the European Commission last week. Cycling has never been that high on the political agenda. What's next?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry insiders the annual product managers gathering at the heart of the industry in Taichung can expect less visitors than before.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycle logistics and the use of cargo bikes in general is expanding rapidly throughout the EU and beyond. The industry consortium City Changer Cargo Bike (CCCB) forecasts an annual growth of around 60% per year up to 2030.

AVEIRO, Portugal - Rodi Industries has started the construction of a new production facility for its cycling business, which will be completed by the end of this year. The new factory will not only allow for the optimisation of the flow and production capacity, but will also lead to the installation of a new anodizing line, which will improve the quality of the products and open the door to the production of other bicycle and e-bike related products.

NEW YORK, USA - On the outside, it looks like the bicycle industry has learned to adapt to the new reality with higher transport costs, irregular supplies and a constant search for new suppliers to meet unexpected shortages. But there is more going on. "The financial wrecking ball has been released among IBDs and brands," says US market specialist Jay Townley.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－電動自行車是否易於著火？專家對此表示不認同，不過如果電動自行車起燃，通常都很難撲滅。迷你滅火器E-Bulb是電動自行車起火的最新剋星。