荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group正式宣布Jonas Nilsson擔任新執行長。Nilsson此前擔任該公司營運長，自1月起便開始逐步交接職務。前任執行長Tjeerd Jegen先前宣布卸任，並轉任監事會主席。

義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－經歷兩年雙位數衰退後，義大利自行車市場現在似乎已穩定下來。2024年，該市場售出130萬輛自行車，年減0.7%。該國產業公會Confindustria ANCMA近期公布市場數據，並指出這一回穩跡象。

西班牙，巴塞隆納（BARCELONA）－DJI產品體驗總監Ferdinand Wolf於二月接受本社採訪時表示：「2025年Eurobike上，我們的Avinox系統將會透過少數精品品牌亮相。」

SR Suntour has recently redesigned several of its manufacturing processes to enhance the precision of its suspension forks. "Our goal is to reduce friction, improve sensitivity, lower maintenance needs, extend service life, and offer a more refined suspension experience on the trail," says Fabio Sturaro, general manager at SR Suntour. Here's a closer look at what the company has been working on.

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - Accell Group has officially announced Jonas Nilsson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Formerly the Chief Operating Officer for the European manufacturer, Nilsson has been making the shift into the role since January, after Tjeerd Jegen announced he would step down and join the Supervisory Board as Chair.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Industry leaders dare to speak out on future developments more openly now the main hurdle of the inventory crisis has been overcome. Giant Group Chairman Young Liu spoke directly to Bike Europe about his plans for production in Europe and his focal points for his first year in this position.

Tektro offers OEM manufacturers a portfolio of innovative braking systems that meet the requirements of models ranging from entry-level to high-performance. The structured product line allows for targeted selection of suitable solutions for different mountain bike categories and applications. The latest innovation in the range is the top model EVO Pro, which opens up new possibilities for individual brake customization thanks to an innovative pressure point adjustment (PAD — Pad Activation Dial).

MILAN, Italy - After two years of double-digit declines, the Italian bicycle market seems to have stabilised. In 2024, over 1.3 million units were sold, marking a modest -0.7% decrease compared to the previous years. This positive signal comes from Italy's trade association, Confindustria ANCMA, which recently unveiled its market figures.

SEG Automotive, a leader in the automotive industry, supplies e-machines that power over 300 million vehicles globally. Building on its successful entry into the e-bike sector, the German company has partnered with the dynamic start-up Octagon to develop innovative system solutions. The first product of this collaboration is the evolution of the Kreutzer motor, a mid-engine system with automatic shifting that blends comfort and performance, designed for premium and performance-oriented e-bikes.

BARCELONA, Spain - "At Eurobike 2025 our Avinox system will be shown on a few select boutique brands," DJI Product Experience Director Ferdinand Wolf told Bike Europe this February. Among them are the Mith of the Spanish Unno Bikes an two models of Megano.

BERLIN, Germany - Several EU ministries already announced before the 2024 European elections, that regulations on vehicles would be revised, which also lead to changes in the existing e-bike regulations. It instantly raised concerns within the industry whether e-bikes will continue to be classified as bicycles. If not, the industry fears type approval and other restrictive regulations to be implemented for what is currently considered e-bikes.

美國，華盛頓特區（WASHINGTON DC）－美國川普政府近日宣布新的對等關稅政策，自行車產業供應鏈恐再受波及。依照提案，未來車架非美製的進口自行車都將面臨額外關稅。該國市場仰賴進口，此舉將推高進口商的成本，造成零售市場停滯，美國消費者購買新車的價格亦勢必水漲船高。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－2026年6月24至28日，將會有來自各國的與會者湧入Messe Frankfurt會場，參與全球規模最大的自行車及綠色交通貿易展Eurobike。主辦單位fairnamic GmbH於三月底宣布明年展期，以便提早規劃並確保活動能順利進行。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Pon已宣布將其載貨自行車訂閱系統Dockr以股份方式出售給微型交通工具供應商Today。Today兩位共同創辦人Sean Flood和David Touwsma表示：「透過這次交易，我們將加速實現普及微型交通工具解決方案的願景。」

TALLINN, Estonia - Estonian e-bike manufacturer Ampler has unveiled its newest bike models with a cutting-edge new feature: direct USB-C charging. The Nova and the Nova Pro e-bikes were created "with urban families and modern commuters in mind," and tout a fully embedded USB-C battery in the bike frame.

德國，普洛興根（PLOCHINGEN）－運動用品零售巨頭Decathlon指出，其產品線當中的自行車及團體運動用品去年在德國市場表現亮眼。儘管去年德國整體自行車市場表現不佳，Decathlon仍成功擴大市佔，自行車類別銷售成長8%，具體銷售數字尚未公布。

MADRID, Spain - The Spanish bicycle industry closed 2024 with a decrease in turnover for the third consecutive year. In line with neighbouring markets, the turnover in the Spanish cycling sector remains above pre-pandemic levels but contracted by 6.5% in 2024, to €2.3 billion including parts and accessories. Revenue from e-bike and bicycle sales make up 56% of this total value at €1.3 billion in 2024.

HARTMANNSDORF, Germany - German bicycle manufacturer Diamant Fahrradwerke GmbH has concentrated on the German-speaking country market since its takeover by Trek Bicycle Corporation (aka Trek Group) in 2002. This year, celebrating its 140th anniversary, the East-German brand is also burgeoning in Benelux, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Poland.

As the dust settles after December 13, 2024 - of course you all know by now that's the date when the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) came into effect - numerous ambiguities remain. Flaws, gaps, and even loopholes are crying out for more clarity. At the time of writing this blog, we are still awaiting the European Commission's guidance document, which is expected to provide some of this much-needed clarity.

STUTTGART, Germany - SEG Automotive Germany GmbH has just announced their latest innovation, an e-bike drivetrain solution with automatic shifting in a compact design they've coined 'Kreutzer Hypershift by SEG Automotive'. In cooperation with start-up partner Octagon, the new motor builds on SEG Automotive's expertise from over 100 years of manufacturing e-machines and benefits from Octagon's agile development and integration capabilities.