SOLOTHURN, Switzerland - Poor spring weather lowered the sales figures in 2013. A total of 330,313 new bikes were sold, 5.3 % less than in 2012. Even ...

ST INGBERT, Germany - One of the most modern bicycle factories in Europe: that's the claim Kettler Alu-Rad attaches to its new home in western Germany. Bike Europe visited the €100 million facility to follow the production and assembly process.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Following Taiwan's leading bike manufacturer duo Giant Manufacturing Company Ltd. and Merida Industry Co. Ltd., the country's number 3 bike manufacturer Ideal Bike Corporation has now also presented its Q1-2024 financial report. These figures also underline that producers are still suffering from global overstock and the resulting weak orders from suppliers.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The international bicycle industry has embraced the initiative of the Taiwan Bicycle Association to agree upon a set of 10 sustainable supply chain principles. Three of these, education, energy and eco-design, were prioritised by the World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) at the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In 2013 Hyena Inc. started the e bike system development from the core motor controlling and driving technology. "Subsequently we extended our expertise to the whole system and software design," explains Hyena founder and CEO Charlie Chuang.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The high inventory levels in the industry will have their impact on the Taichung Bike Week next week. According to industry insiders the annual product managers gathering at the heart of the industry in Taichung can expect less visitors than before.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Sustainability was never a leading topic on the political agenda in Taiwan until late 2022. The country's isolated position in international organisations made sustainability an underrated issue. This situation changed quickly, and the bicycle industry picked up the topic and formed the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). What happened in the first year after the foundation?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Inventory reductions in the European and North American markets as well as the higher year-on-year comparison base, have had a direct impact on Giant Group's first quarter sales. The Taiwanese company has reported a 9.6% sales drop in Q1.

CHANGHUA/TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As 2023 begins, Taiwan's second and third largest bicycle producers Merida Industry Co. and Ideal Bike Corporation are announcing important changes at top level management in the company.

HSINCHU, Taiwan - Known as one of the leading battery suppliers for the IT with a strong presence in Taiwan, Simplo/Trend Energy Technology is advancing into the e-bike industry. At Eurobike last July, the company presented its latest options for customised battery service.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Industry organisations, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have jointly released a manifesto with eight recommendations for how the EU, national governments and individuals can use cycling to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and achieve significant fuel savings.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Component manufacturer, Legion, has developed a high-volume tubeless valve specifically for the tubeless market. Despite being on the market for four years already, market conditions have renewed the interest in the Vmax range.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Oxo-Pro was born out of the idea of combining European design and product development with Asian effectiveness and networking. "We want to produce our grips where our customers assemble the final product," explains Ronny Höglund, founder of Oxo-Pro.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Pre-registration has begun for the physical and online Taipei Cycle Show which will take place March 3-6, 2021 at TaiNex 1. The online event will kick off on the same day as the physical event, allowing international buyers to participate remotely using the new online platform.

POZZOLEONE, Italy - Selle Royal Group has retained Swiss UBS for finding it a financial partner. The privately-owned Italian company that claims to be the world leader in premium branded saddles as well as bike parts and accessories, is aiming for an acceleration of its growth.

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Two historic "Made in Italy" cycling brands aim to reinforce their tie on the market by combining forces to create an even stronger commercial partnership. Selle Italia and Selle San Marco are consolidating their activities in one Group.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - What last week's 2019 Taipei Cycle Show also clearly underlined is that the production of bicycles, e-bikes and bike parts and products is changing drastically and on a massive scale.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The upcoming 28th Eurobike is enabling greater synergy between the automotive and bike industries as organizer Messe Friedrichshafen announces a new partnership with the Association of German Engineers (VDI) Wissensforum.

GENEVA, Switzerland - The in January 2018 founded World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) has been invited to attend the 2019 session of the United Nations' Inland Transport Committee (ITC). This meeting took place last week. The ITC is the highest policy-making body of the United Nations in the field of transport.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - The saddle pre-production hall is huge. The saddle cover paint job is done manually while the production line looks endlessly. It gives a good impression of the size of DDK production capacity in the company's facility in Vietnam.