除庫存危機衝擊需求，及外部市場擠壓出口市占外，台灣自行車產業在一份揭露移工工作條件的調查報導後，也被迫回頭檢視自身的管理模式。如今事隔15個月，一份全新追蹤報告已出爐，特別聚焦自行車產業。報告指出，至少有10家製造商已於2025年採取「零收費」政策，但要實際落實政策，仍有很長一段路要走。

隨自行車產業持續強化供應鏈及市場需求的同步能力，取得可靠的市場情報變得更為重要。全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）正是為此而設，透過一項可預測未來產業趨勢的指標，提供採購策略見解及中期市場前景。以下為Orbea供應鏈長Pablo Trujillo接受本社專訪內容，說明該公司如何因應需求預測的挑戰。

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Bosch eBike Systems is entering the fast-growing second-hand e-bike segment with a digital certification scheme, marking a notable step in the professionalisation of Europe's pre-owned market. From July 2026, German refurbishment specialist Rebike will be the first partner to certify e-bikes with Bosch's smart system and mark them with the 'Certified by Bosch' certificate.

The e-bike market share could reach as high as 80% according to past predictions. Since the start of the sales boom more than a decade ago, it was uncertain what market share the e-bike would eventually take of the total bicycle market in Europe. The 80% outlook now seems exaggerated, as the Europe-wide market share remains stuck at just under 40%. What has put a stop to the growth of the e-bike market?

Children's bike manufacturer Woom is expanding its top management team by appointing Björn Boos as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Together with CEO Bernd Hake and COO Johannes Kisslinger, he will be instrumental in driving forward the ongoing international expansion and strategic evolution of Woom.

German e-commerce giant The Platform Group (TPG) states that it has "fully met" its annual forecast, with significant growth in revenue and earnings. "The organic growth of our platforms was consistently strong, enabling us to successfully decouple from the generally weak retail industry trend," founder Dr Dominik Benner states. The group's activities in the bicycle industry include three online platforms and one brick-and-mortar store.

Testing, inspection and certification company SGS has expanded its global bicycle and e-mobility testing network with the opening of a new laboratory in Bentonville, Arkansas, on 18 May. The new lab will focus on compliance testing for bicycles, e-bikes and other micromobility products destined for North American and international markets.

As e-bike competition intensifies, bicycle brands seek more than just components. They need diverse product possibilities, faster development, and reliable service to respond to market shifts. With over 23 years of experience, more than 370 patents, a 5,000+ m² CNAS-accredited laboratory, and over 20 million systems sold worldwide, Bafang has established itself as a stable, long-term partner.

Besides the inventory crisis affecting demand and external markets nipping at export market share, the Taiwanese bicycle industry has also been forced to look inwards at its manufacturing practices following an exposé report on migrant workers' conditions. Now, 15 months later, a new follow-up report has been published, specifically focused on the bicycle industry. It details how at least 10 manufacturers have adopted no-fee policies in 2025, but there is still a long way to go in transforming policy into practice.