德國， 法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－德國自行車產業協會ZIV在德國歐洲自行車展Eurobike開展時發布正面市場消息，不過該會執行長Burkhard Stork也提醒業界不宜過度樂觀。他在Eurobike開幕時表示：「今年第一季的銷售和生產數據表現非常出色，不過市場恢復力道未能延續4月和5月。」

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－產業分散化日益加劇，對生意造成嚴重影響。許多企業多半只經營部分市場，導致資訊蒐集困難。缺乏數據也使供應鏈變得難以有效管理。本社與Eurobike共同推出全球自行車採購指數（GBPI），為採購經理與產品經理提供一個參考基準。

台灣，台北－台灣海關針對自行車產業今年首4個月的數據顯示，經過數年全球市場停滯後，業界首次出現復甦跡象。受到高價值產品需求增加及平均售價提升所推動，2025年第一季電動自行車及零件出口皆為成長。不過，5月的初步出口數據顯示，這波成長並未持續。

荷蘭，恩荷芬（EINDHOVEN）－Shimano在Eurobike開展前推出Q'auto，一款無電池、適用通勤車的自動變速系統。其動力來自後花鼓，同時也是發電機。這套系統專為城市通勤車、礫石車及輕旅行車所設計，可切換自動及手動變速模式。

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Chinese e-bikes have once again been implemented in a customs fraud case involving the evasion of duties when importing products into the EU market. Under the code-name Calypso, a complex scheme was exposed which led to raids across several EU member states. The total damage of the activities under investigation is estimated at approximately €700 million, although it is unclear how much of this is directly attributed to e-bike fraud.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - The devastating impact of the extreme oversupply situation, combined with a postponed market recovery, became apparently visible at Eurobike 2025. The downward spiral has spread across the entire industry, impacting innovation and marketing alike, resulting in a lower visitor turnout and a shift in marketing budgets.

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Shimano Europe has launched Nextgen Mechanics, a new call for evidence aimed at tackling the growing shortage of skilled bicycle mechanics across Europe. The collaborative initiative with Cycling Industries Europe aims to bring in a broad alliance of stakeholders committed to strengthening the profession, raising standards, and inspiring the next generation of cycle mechanics.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Intense discounting drove Accell Group's revenue down by 22% from €1,294 million in 2023 to €1,003 million last year. The company reports that the results were heavily impacted by one-offs, while market conditions remained challenging.

PARIS, France - Upway, the online platform for reconditioned electric bikes, has launched a strategic partnership with the Spanish bike brand Orbea to give e-bikes a second life and support the sales of new e-bikes at the same time. In a move to strengthen the circular economy of e-bikes by including established industry players, a trade-in program is now live at Orbea retailers across several European countries.

FRANKFURT, Germany - There are big changes ahead for Eurobike starting in 2026, as the trade fair refocuses on sport cycling and the world of performance bikes. Organiser Fairnamic also announced the launch of Mobifuture, a new trade show dedicated entirely to electric micromobility.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) have signed a Letter of Intent to advance the merger of the two associations. Delivered as a milestone for the European bicycle industry, "this step reflects a shared vision to amplify the voice of the European cycling industry to lead the continent's mobility and industrial transformation," it was announced.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - With two new models released this month as part of the S6 series, is VanMoof set to become the comeback kid of the bicycle industry?

FRANKFURT, Germany - The fragmentation in the industry is more and more hampering the development of the business. The large number of companies often operate in a limited part of the market, which makes it difficult to gather enough information. This lack of data makes it very difficult to manage the supply chain efficiently. Eurobike and Bike Europe jointly created the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index aimed at creating a benchmark for purchase and product managers.

LETOHRAD, Czech Republic - To improve the shifting operation with mechanical gear systems Gearsensor.com made by Czech based Agentura Repro will become compatible with Bosch eBike Systems from Spring 2026.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－業界人士在2017至2019年自行車熱潮期間曾期盼歐洲電動自行車市佔達到七成至八成，未來是否真有機會實現？最新相關數據顯示，奧地利、德國、荷蘭、法國、義大利、英國、西班牙及瑞士等國銷售明顯放緩，部分國家甚至出現銷量下滑的情況。

法國，安錫（ANNECY）－目前開發中的X-Tend自行車系統專為公路車及礫石車設計，是Bourrelier集團在2020年收購Mavic時取得的重要資產之一。將該產品導入量產並推向市場是一大挑戰，不過Mavic已克服這項難題，目前正與有興趣的OEM廠商洽談合作。

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）是為自行車產業打造的全新全球性分析工具，目標是定期提供市場早期動態與趨勢觀點，進而幫助整個價值鏈做出有根據的決策。GBPI是由本社、Bike Europe主辦單位Fairnamic GmbH及零售研究機構IFH Cologne合作推出。

美國加州，聖塔克魯茲（SANTA CRUZ）－由於發生多起電池起火事件，Santa Cruz Heckler 9車款已在全球發起召回。這家總部位於Santa Cruz、隸屬荷蘭運輸集團Pon Holdings的公司於五月首次發布召回通知，警告消費者該電動自行車的鋰電池有可能過熱，存在火災風險。

Shimano has introduced Q'auto, a new electronic shifting system utilising its existing Cues component line, designed for everyday bikes. What sets it apart is that it doesn't rely on an external battery, drawing power from a rear hub with an integrated dynamo. Q'auto also offers the option for automatic shifting.

FRANKFURT, Germany—The German industry association ZIV opened Eurobike with positive market news, but its CEO, Burkhard Stork, toned down expectations. "The sales and production figures for the first quarter this year are very positive, but the market recovery could not be continued from April and May 2025," said Stork on Tuesday.