NÜRTINGEN, Germany — Bosch eBike Systems has acquired Magura's 50% stake in Magura Bosch Parks & Services GmbH (MBPS), taking full control of one of Europe's largest bicycle and e-bike service and spare parts distributors. Formerly equal service partners since the launch of Bosch's e-bike brand, the partners have not made it clear what prompted the buyout.
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MUNICH, Germany - Sushi Bikes caused a sensation in 2019 when it whizzed onto the market with a direct-to-consumer business model and cool e-city bikes at affordable retail prices from €1,000. The initial success has now faded away, and Sushi Bikes joins the line of German companies that could not make it to the end of 2025.
WEYARN, Germany - Fritzmeier Group has announced that after 14 years, both production and sales of its e-bike business M1 Sporttechnik will be discontinued on 30 April 2026.
HAUSEN, Germany - YT Industries GmbH filed for insolvency in September after its primary investor withdrew funding, a move that ultimately led to the shutdown of YT Industries USA. On Nov. 15, 2025, the newly founded Young Talent Industries GmbH rose out of the ashes and began operations at the Hausen headquarters, once again led by founder Markus Flossmann. But the insolvency also left significant invoices unpaid in Taiwan, and questions as to where the new company will manufacture remain unanswered.
KOBLENZ, Germany - The third quarter of 2025 remained challenging for Canyon. The company's financial performance reflects current market conditions. The overall industry is facing ongoing difficulties, characterised by oversupply and aggressive discounting. While Canyon is not immune to this trend, the company reports robust sales in road and gravel segments.
