載貨自行車能否突破小眾市場?
荷蘭,烏特列支(UTRECHT)-載貨自行車在都市轉型成更永續交通模式方面扮演重要角色。《歐洲自行車宣言》甚至特別提到載貨自行車在城市貨品運輸上的應用,尤其是包裹配送及購物運輸。然而,展場面積達2,400平方米的國際載貨自行車展(International Cargo Bike Festival,簡稱ICBF)卻是歐洲唯一針對載貨自行車舉辦的專業展覽。

荷蘭,烏特列支(UTRECHT)-載貨自行車在都市轉型成更永續交通模式方面扮演重要角色。《歐洲自行車宣言》甚至特別提到載貨自行車在城市貨品運輸上的應用,尤其是包裹配送及購物運輸。然而,展場面積達2,400平方米的國際載貨自行車展(International Cargo Bike Festival,簡稱ICBF)卻是歐洲唯一針對載貨自行車舉辦的專業展覽。

英國,海斯丁斯(HASTINGS)-英國自行車品牌Whyte Bikes Ltd.近期從現任股東Cairngorm Capital轉由私募基金Causeway Capital收購。 這次交易代表Whyte全數股權移交給總部位於愛爾蘭都柏林(Dublin)的Causeway Capital,此舉為該品牌拓展國際市場的重要一步。

KARLSTEIN am MAIN, Germany - A sudden disruption in its customer base and subsequent legal proceedings instantly resulted in a financial challenge for the well-known lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Deutschland GmbH. The company's branch, BMZ Deutschland GmbH, was forced to file for insolvency under its own administration at the local court in Aschaffenburg on 24 October.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano Inc. reported modest sales growth but a steep decline in profit for the first nine months of 2025, as global bicycle market corrections and foreign exchange losses weighed on its results.

Online bicycle retailer Bike24 is raising its financial outlook for its current third quarter, and for the entire financial year. The Dresden-based company expects the positive trend from the first half of the year to continue.

Dahon is responding to the growth of the e-bike market worldwide with a new alliance and factory. The company is forming an alliance with Golden Wheel Group to establish the new company Dagold Technology. Its new Dagold Factory in Tianjin, China, was officially opened on October 16th.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Bicycle rental systems and subscription-based models, like Swapfiets, represent a cycling mobility trend that opened the market for more existing and new cyclists. Until recently, only the number of bicycles out in the streets and the number of users were available. For the first time, the social and economic impact of the trend has also been quantified in two separate market studies by the consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) and the German industry organisation Zukunft Fahrrad.

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Cargobikes play a key role in the urban transition to more sustainable mobility. The cargobike is even specifically mentioned in the European Declaration on Cycling when it comes to urban transport of goods, in particular parcel deliveries and shopping. Taking that into consideration, it is remarkable that the International Cargo Bike Festival, on a 2,400 square meter show floor, is the only dedicated trade show organised in Europe.

GDANSK, Poland - Polish manufacturer 7Anna Group and its brands NS Bikes, Rondo and Creme Cycles, may soon have a new investor, according to news buried in an Instagram post from NS Bikes.

IRVINE, United States - The long-awaited, much-hyped e-bike launch from Also, Inc., the micromobility spinoff of e-car manufacturer Rivian, is here. Though there have been a couple of leaked photos drifting around the internet, the California-based start-up has managed to keep most of the new bike's specs under wraps — until its launch on 22 October.

DONGGUAN, China - Building brand awareness in the e-bike industry is a key part of the Gobao strategy in the coming years. Gobao is an established name in its home market of China when it comes to controllers for light electric vehicles. Since the market introduction of its e-bike drive system, the company has set global ambitions.

台灣,台中-針對美國提出的強迫勞動指控,Giant Group宣布擴大「零招聘費政策」。該政策自2025年1月1日實施,現將適用所有目前任職台灣廠的移工。該公司表示:「此次擴大政策反映集團持續實踐人權保障及公平就業的承諾。」

台灣,台北-最新海關數據顯示,台灣在2025年前9個月約出口15萬輛電動自行車至歐盟市場,年增3%,這對台灣供應鏈來說,是個市場走向穩定的好消息。不過,1月至9月總出口僅略高於27萬輛,年減3%。

西班牙,赫羅納(GIRONA)-Niche Mobility創辦人兼執行長Marc Barceló表示:「我們不只是替換變速器,我們是在簡化複雜度。」這家電動自行車系統新創公司已從無到有打造出全數位傳動系統,預計將於2027車型年投入OEM量產。該公司今年在位於Girona舉辦的西班牙自行車展Sea Otter Europe上,展示原型車,為該公司重要里程碑之一。

波蘭,華沙(WARSAW)-波蘭如今已成為歐洲自行車及電動自行車的生產中心,不再只是個小咖,而是名列歐洲前幾大的生產國之一。波蘭工廠在2020年代初期的自行車年產量約為100萬輛,穩居歐盟前五大生產國,在區域供應鏈也佔有重要地位。

WARSAW, Poland - With the opening of a new, state-of-the-art production facility near Warsaw, bike-sharing pioneer Nextbike GmbH says it is strengthening its position as Europe's leading bike-sharing provider. The new plant in Poland can produce up to 200 bicycles per day and will support the existing Nextbike network, which spans over 400 cities and 23 countries.

LONDON, United Kingdom - Touted as the brand's "lightest folding e-bike ever," United Kingdom folding bike manufacturer Brompton has debuted a new electric T range with a matching 'e-Motiq' drive system. Brompton's David Rhys, head of electric systems, shared his vision for the new motor system with Bike Europe in an interview following its debut.

In a competitive e-bike market, Preeto continues to prove that true performance is built on trust and transparency. Whether you're visiting its facility in China or taking its e-drive system for a test ride, you'll immediately experience the company's professionalism in delivering customer solutions.

TACHERTING, Germany - The owner of parts and component brand Syntace and bicycle brand Liteville has filed for insolvency. Syntace GmbH is already working on a restructuring and states that ongoing business operations are fully guaranteed. All orders and inquiries via the online shops will be processed as usual, as well as deliveries to IBDs and the Liteville products spare parts supply chain.

HASTINGS, United Kingdom - British bike brand Whyte Bikes Ltd. has changed private equity hands, from current owner Cairngorm Capital to Causeway Capital. The acquisition sees 100% ownership of Whyte transferred to Dublin-based Causeway Capital. The brand sees the move as a major step toward developing international growth.