Obtaining market information and intelligence remains key for vendors and procurement managers at trade shows. New orders, supplier deliveries, inventories and pricing are hot topics at events like Taichung Bike Week. The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index brings this data together to provide a clear view of the global e-bike and bicycle market. The survey to gather data for the index is still open this week to product and purchase managers.

Suddenly, the industry is questioning the purpose and setup of all trade shows in the industry which have for many years been anchored in people's agendas. On the opening day of the annual product managers' event, the Taichung Bike Week exhibitors were looking at many empty spots in their meeting schedule for the third consecutive year. This quickly raised the question among many: why are we here again?

The motor system has been selected. Fork, drivetrain, brakes and wheels are locked in. The product manager works through the BOM, and then comes the question: Are we actually connected-ready? Surprisingly often, the answer is: not yet.

With the acquisition of Roxim, Herrmans is strengthening its presence in Taiwan, adding new lighting expertise, R&D capacity and local customer support. For CEO Dan Liljeqvist, the move is not only about chasing market volume, but also about developing the business by becoming faster, smarter and closer to customers.

Taichung Bike Week has remained a fixture in the global bicycle industry for more than two decades. Despite changes in manufacturing, supply chains and the way companies communicate, it continues to play a unique role. The reason is simple: it was never designed to be a traditional trade show.

The Eurobike announcement to move its dates back to September from 2027 turned the international show calendar upside down again. September has always been very busy with industry events, so Eurobike's decision has prompted many show organisers to reconsider their 2027 dates. The Taiwanese industry was the first to respond, rescheduling the Taichung Bike Week to October.