As market shares for e-bikes across Europe grow, so does the need for the correct regulatory framework to help this booming business thrive. This online magazine looks at the legal changes being made and what is on the horizon, including the new battery regulation which is aimed at developing a competitive and sustainable battery industry in Europe. Also, as a last mile delivery opportunity and eco-friendly alternative to a car, the relevance of the cargo bike is growing. A new European standard for this category is needed to help standardise the legal patchwork that exists throughout Europe.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly integrated into business practices in the bicycle industry. Be it at a manufacturing, distribution or company policy level, the bicycle industry is no longer resting on its laurels of having a 'green' product to sell to the public.

An area that is often overlooked in the e-bike industry is how electric assisted bicycles and tricycles can hugely benefit the elderly and those with disabilities. Carefully engineered e-bikes and e-trikes that are stable, secure and adapted to the specific needs of the rider can offer a relatively new and inclusive mode of transport.

As e-bike system innovation accelerates, Karmina introduces the HX200, a new mid-drive motor designed to deliver high-performance output in a compact, lightweight form. Designed for brands targeting the high-end e-bike market, the HX200 combines smooth pedal assist and ultra-quiet performance, making it ideal for premium e-MTB and gravel platforms. It is set to expand across a wide range of bike categories in the future.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The investors' lounge at Eurobike was introduced at the peak of the investors' enthusiasm for the e-bike industry. The sales boom in 2020-2021 made venture capitalists line up for the bicycle industry and poured millions into the industry across Europe. But those days are over, and investor behavior has changed.

台灣，台北－台灣海關針對自行車產業今年首4個月的數據顯示，經過數年全球市場停滯後，業界首次出現復甦跡象。受到高價值產品需求增加及平均售價提升所推動，2025年第一季電動自行車及零件出口皆為成長。不過，5月的初步出口數據顯示，這波成長並未持續。

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The Danish bike sector is steadily growing these days, thanks to the ever-growing demand for e-bikes and the country's emphasis on living an active, health-conscious lifestyle.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - The Central European country Hungary is known in the industry as the location for the production facilities of Accell Hunland and Giant Manufacturing Hungary Ltd. In an exclusive interview, Róbert Sipiczki, president of the Association Hungarian Bicycle Producers and Traders (AHBPT) elaborates on the difficult local market situation due to limited sales with the most negative dynamics in the lower price brackets.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Yamaha unveiled its new PW-Link e-bike system at this year's Eurobike. The Japanese manufacturer made all its e-drive components interchangeable and fully connected, allowing e-bike manufacturers to specify the same frame with multiple PW-Link combinations and offer a greater variety of e-bike options to consumers. Fabio Marzola, Yamaha Motor Europe's Division Manager of eBike Drive Units & Systems, explains the company's position on the market and their opinion on regulatory issues in Europe.

荷蘭，克伊克（CUIJK）－Bafang已啟用全新歐洲總部，規模是前總部的四倍大。2012年於荷蘭設立總部後，這次移至Cuijk對該公司而言是全面升級。

KEDAINIAI, Lithuania - Pon.Bike has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in Kėdainiai, Lithuania in 2024. According to Pon.Bike the new production center could scale up to an annual production capacity of 600,000 bikes and will be equipped to produce bikes for multiple brands across the company's portfolio.

ST. INGBERT, Germany - At the celebration party for the topping out ceremony, Kettler Alu-Rad Managing Director Egbert Hageböck announced that the company will move into this new facility next spring. Now that the construction of the offices, production hall and the high-bay

SKS Germany is now indispensable in the European bicycle industry. This year the German company celebrated its centenary. It cherishes its past and at the same time innovatively builds on the solid foundation that is characterised by Deutsche Gründlichkeit (German thoroughness).

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - Babboe has announced the inevitable recall of its cargo bikes after receipt of numerous reports of frame breakage as reported last week. For now, it regards the City, City E, Mini and Mini E models only. Whether all other Babboe cargobikes will follow in this recall is not clear yet. "We are currently consulting with the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) on taking further steps."

CHICAGO, USA - Late last month SRAM has started a recall in the United States and Canada of its i-Motion 3 internal gear hubs with coaster brakes. The problem that triggered the recall is with the brakes in the gear hubs which can fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.

MONTREAL, Canada - GT issued a voluntary global recall due to a potential issue with handlebars on a limited number of bicycles.

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - In a joined declaration battery manufacturer Panasonic and KTM announced a voluntary recall of model year 2013 e-bikes with hub motors due to problems with the batteries.

The modification of Cannondale's Slate wheelsets from tube tyres to tubeless proved not to be safe. Cannondale received reports of consumer who modified..

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Both Scott and Trek have issued a voluntary recall thanks to failing SR Suntour front forks. The recall includes more than 125,000 ...

WASHINGTON, USA - Folding bike specialist Tern has been confronted when frame problems and issued a voluntary recall of some specific models.