荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）將有助於提升產業專業化，如同其他產業過去的發展經驗。這項指數能夠針對供應鏈提供經過驗證的前景預測，而非來自業界人脈之間的流言與揣測。本社與Accell Group前供應鏈長暨董事會成員Jeroen Both進行專訪，深入了解Bike Europe與Eurobike合作推出的GBPI。

越南，胡志明市（HO CHI MINH CITY）－台灣知名自行車車架製造商Astro Tech Co., Ltd.本月初在富正工業區（Phu Chanh Industrial Park）舉行新廠動土典禮。該公司已設廠越南24年，新廠預計將於2026年第四季開始進行量產。

芬蘭，赫爾辛基（HELSINKI）－芬蘭政府近期決定從2026年開始取消企業自行車的稅收優惠，該國自行車產業恐面臨嚴重銷售停滯與下滑。

With a rich heritage in bicycle manufacturing and an ambitious international mindset, Polygon Bikes of Insera Sena is returning to Europe with a fresh strategy. After successfully expanding into American and Australian markets, Polygon is now actively recruiting across the European continent and has a lot to offer in return.

Circular economy has been a popular term in the recent years because of the rise of the environmental awareness globally. If you google "circular economy", there are tons of the definitions that you can find online. By working together, SRAM and Velo give the term their own interpretation.

In today's highly competitive cycling market, it's not just about selling a bike — it's about offering a complete product experience tailored to riders who expect performance, reliability, and smart technology. Among these riders are a growing group of advanced enthusiasts and semi-professional athletes who see a power meter as an essential training tool.

BRUSSELS, Belgium — "The legal equivalence with bicycles laid the strong foundation of the success of the e-bike," claimed German trade association ZIV earlier this year. At the same time, it proposed imposing additional technical restrictions on e-bikes and dividing e-bikes into two categories governed by separate legal frameworks. LEVA-EU refutes this claim in a response, calling it "unfounded" and has repeatedly called for the creation of a dedicated LEV regulatory framework instead of following a "narrow industrial agenda."

COLOGNE, Germany - The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) is a new, global analysis tool for the bicycle industry. The aim is to provide regular insights into early market dynamics and trends, and thus enable well-founded decisions along the entire value chain. The GBPI is a joint initiative of Bike Europe, Eurobike organiser Fairnamic GmbH and the Institute for Retail Research IFH Cologne.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Tektro TRP isn't keeping its ambitions to itself: "We want to be the alternative supplier for the industry next to the big two," says Lance Larrabee, general manager of Tektro USA. Tektro's expansion strategy has already resulted in the development of successful products.

Dahon, a leader in folding bike innovation, is set to make a grand return at Eurobike 2025, unveiling groundbreaking new technologies. The company will offer test rides, but also provides chances to win a bike.

GENEVA, Switzerland - The global sporting goods industry has launched the first-ever Sporting Goods Physical Activity Impact Report. The report highlights the escalating global physical inactivity crisis and the urgent need for increased cross-sector collaboration. It may sound contradictory. More and more people are using bicycles for mobility, but this industry is also experiencing the consequences of an increase in inactivity in the field of cycling sports.

One of the biggest pain points within the industry comes from figuring out which parts fit a particular bike. Launched in 2022, Bike Matrix is a purpose-built B2B service designed to solve the very issue of component compatibility across an ever-expanding universe of bike brands and parts.

ABIMOTA, Portugal's national two-wheeler association, is working closely with the EU to bring bicycle production back home. Now in its 50th year, after starting Portugal Bike Value and BIKiNNOV, ABIMOTA is launching AM2R; an initiative set to redefine the future of the industry with more than 200 companies under its belt.

As a global leader in professional locking solutions, Sinox stands by its commitment: "We meet you anywhere the market is". With the growing demand for sustainable mobility, the company continues to push the boundaries of innovation to enhance the e-bike riding experience.

Will the e-bike market in Europe ever reach a market share of 70% or even 80%, as predicted by industry insiders during the boom years of 2017-2019? An overview of e-bike market share by sales volume in Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Switzerland clearly shows a slowdown in sales, and even a contraction in some markets, but there are some silver linings. This online magazine examines the current sales trends across Europe.

Well-known bike component manufacturer GW is set to turn heads at Eurobike 2025. The company unveils a completely new wheelset series tailored for the evolving needs of today's gravel, MTB XC, and road cyclists. From long-distance gravel riders to cross-country racers and competitive road athletes, the expanded portfolio demonstrates the brand's dedication to discipline-specific performance, production flexibility, and global accessibility.

In 2025, the company celebrates a decade of progress, engineering, and commitment to redefining the e-bike experience. What began as an ambitious project rooted in Italian innovation has evolved into a recognised force in the e-bike industry. And with a clear mission: to become the first choice for European brands in the urban mobility segment.

ESPOO, Finland - In the midst of Finland's abrupt repeal of its tax benefit scheme for company bicycles, which sent shockwaves through the national cycling industry, one company is making the bold choice to expand.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Taiwan's renowned bicycle frame builder Astro Tech Co., Ltd. celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new production facility in Phu Chanh Industrial Park (north of Ho Chi Minh City) last Tuesday. Having produced for 24 years in Vietnam already, mass production in the new factory is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Probably the most exclusive networking event at Eurobike brings together a very diverse mix of industry insiders and market followers. In a few years time, Pink Thursday has built a reputation as a unique space for exchange, inspiration and new connections.