國際自行車展產品獎項已從單純的行銷工具轉為產業指標。業界是否有將人工智慧（AI）及永續發展等重要趨勢融入產品設計？參賽作品已成為產業表現及創新投入程度的參考指標。第14屆台北自行車展創新設計獎集結各項創新作品，獲獎名單於開展當日揭曉。本社特別專訪3位評審成員，深入探討其評選標準。

整個產業都比以往更加關注台北自行車展的成果。整體而言，參觀人數減少，自行車產業面臨的挑戰也增添市場變數。

自行車照明系統製造商Supernova Design GmbH向德國法院對提起訴訟，指控Sate-Lite (Foshan) Plastics Co., Ltd涉嫌侵犯其專利。專利糾紛相當耗時傷財，但對於Supernova這類企業而言，這是維護公司創新及商業利益的重要方式。

Scott has announced the appointment of Hsuan Boon Tan as co‑CEO, serving alongside the existing co‑CEO Pascal Ducrot. Hsuan Boon Tan will be based at the company's global headquarters in Switzerland. The company writes that, "the appointment marks the company's progression into a new phase focused on sustained growth and strengthened overall economics following a successful stabilisation period after several turbulent years for the industry."

The inventory crisis, which hit the sector since 2022, has hardly been resolved by the international bicycle industry as the next major concern hits the market. Increasing oil prices, raw material shortages and threats to shipping routes were among the many topics discussed at the Taipei International Cycle Show 2026. The industry gathered for this leading annual event from March 25 to 28 in Taipei, Taiwan.

That things are truly looking up again for Germany's online bicycle retailer Bike24 Holding AG was demonstrated by the first three-quarter sales results as well as the publicly traded company's stock market development during 2025. Having been thoroughly battered it is no coincidence that Bike24 stock skyrocketed last year by 170.9%. The company now has its sights set on continued growth in 2026.

As e-bikes evolve from largely mechanical products into complex electronic systems, after-sales service is no longer an added benefit. The ability to diagnose, maintain and update systems throughout their lifecycle has become a baseline requirement, increasingly influencing how brands and dealers evaluate long-term product viability.

Chogori Technology, a manufacturer of high-performance connectors, has secured UL approval for its e-bike connectors, which the Chinese-based company says is a significant advancement in electric mobility safety.

European Union authorities are ramping up efforts to tackle customs evasion practices, specifically targeting split shipments and post-entry bicycle assembly. According to the European Public Prosecutor's Office's (EPPO) 2025 annual report, post-import assembly operations are becoming an increasingly common tactic to circumvent costly customs duties.

GfK research in the Netherlands, Germany, France and Belgium highlights four trends in purchasing behaviour and priorities when buying an e-bike. The e-bike is no longer just a recreational luxury but is increasingly becoming a serious mobility alternative that influences daily travel behaviour.

In recent months, we've been shaken once again by two major product-safety incidents. Several brands of infant formula were found to be contaminated with cereulide, a toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. Under certain conditions, it can cause health complaints, and this triggered anxiety and recalls.

The Dutch bicycle market has enjoyed favourable market conditions throughout 2025. According to the annual report from H&L Accountancy's benchmark group, average retail revenue increased by 5.3% across bicycle retailers in the Netherlands. However, at the same time, the gross margin decreased by 0.9 percentage points, bringing it to 28.0% as labour costs put pressure on margins.

Finnish bike-leasing platform Vapaus Group has expanded into the Asia-Pacific region with the launch of its New Zealand subsidiary, Northride. This move marks the company's first steps outside Europe, and reflects Vapaus' ambition to scale its workplace cycling model globally.

Bicycle lighting system manufacturer Supernova Design GmbH has filed a lawsuit in German court against Sate-Lite (Foshan) Plastics Co., Ltd for allegedly infringing on Supernova's patent. Patent disputes can often be time-consuming and costly endeavours, but they are vital to the protection of innovation and business for companies like Supernova.

3月的「全球自行車採購指數」（GBPI）顯示，新單數量及自行車自購數量持續好轉，不過業界對產業現況評估仍偏保守，整體表現差強人意。自2025年Eurobike後出現跌勢，商業信心仍未完全恢復。

台北國際自行車展本週開展，台灣三大自行車巨頭近日公布的財報表現仍不如預期。三間公司合計營收從2024年新台幣1,032億元降至去年894億元，年減13.4%。其實從6個月前舉辦的台中自行車週便已可看出端倪，財報的數據僅是進一步印證現況。自去年9月以來，情況並未改善，台灣自行車產業仍陷困境。

美國普遍被視為高度成長的電動自行車市場，不過該國電動自行車普及速度以往都偏慢，但情況可能已有所轉變。根據一份獨立評估的數據，美國2025年進口約220萬輛電動自行車，在國內貿易政策多變之際，仍大幅成長。

美國消費品安全委員會（CPSC）對Shimano開出1,150萬美元的民事罰款，指控該公司對於旗下瑕疵曲柄組「知情而未即時通報」。在事發前數週，Shimano North America Holding, Inc.剛與14名消費者提起的集體訴訟達成和解，該案指控該品牌曲柄組涉及違反保固條款及誤導性行銷內容。

The role of product awards at international trade fairs has evolved from a promotional tool to a benchmark. Is the industry integrating key trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability into product design? The number of submissions has become an indicator of the industry's performance and level of investment in innovations. All these elements come together in the fourteenth Taipei Cycle d&i Awards, which will be announced on the opening day of the Taipei Cycle Show. Bike Europe sat down with three jury members to discuss how they evaluated the entries.

Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer Merida Industry Co., Ltd. has entered 2026 under continued market pressure. The company reported a -44% year-on-year revenue drop in January, followed by a smaller, but still significant, -22% YoY decline in February compared to last year's Q1 figures.