Numerous signals suggest that the situation regarding high inventory levels is improving.

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Is Destocking Coming to an End?

Analyst identifies a positive trend in the company reports of Giant, KMC, Merida, and Shimano.

Fox Factory published a positive quartlery report for 3/2024. (Photo: Fox Factory)

Shimano, Fox Factory post strong Q3 results

Third quarter results from Shimano and Fox Factory show year-on-year growth after a series of quarters with declines.

Attendance was up at Taipei Cycle Show in 2024, but the industry is not out of troubled waters yet. (Photo: Laurens van Rooijen)

Has the bicycle industry rebound already set in?

With lingering overstock issues eating into the cash flow of corporations for two consecutive years, the bicycle industry is looking for a turn of the tide.

Brake specialist Alhonga was an early mover into Vietnam. (Photo: Laurens van Rooijen(

Bicycle Industry in Vietnam: Taiwan-Backed Growth

For the recent study conducted by Roland Berger in partnership with pressedienst-fahrrad, 34 executives from bicycle manufacturers in the DACH region were surveyed about present and future trends between mid-July and mid-August 2024, and six CEOs and industry experts were also interviewed. (Photo: www.pd-f.de/Roland Berger)

Roland Berger bicycle industry study: recovery for European bicycle industry delayed

The Eagle Powertrain of SRAM features an Automatic Shifting option. (Photo: SRAM)

Automatic shifting on bicycles: Five game-changing solutions

Eurobike 2025 will feature a new Adventure Area, set to combine the trending topics of biking, leisure, sports, camping, and outdoor lifestyle. (Photo: Eurobike)

Eurobike targets outdoor enthusiasts with new Adventure Area

Bicycle Industry in Vietnam: Taiwan-Backed Growth

Recently, Vietnam has seen a lot of investment from Taiwan’s bicycle industry. We took a look behind the scenes.

Roland Berger bicycle industry study: recovery for European bicycle industry delayed

German agency pressedienst-fahrrad has produced a report on the state of the European bicycle industry.

Automatic shifting on bicycles: Five game-changing solutions

To make cyclists' lives easier, various component suppliers are working on automatic shifting solutions – mainly, but not only for e-bikes.

Eurobike targets outdoor enthusiasts with new Adventure Area

Eurobike 2025 will feature a new Adventure Area, set to combine the trending topics of biking, leisure, sports, camping, and outdoor lifestyle.

According to a recent study by Houlihan Lokey and Kearney, the bicycle industry is poised for recovery, with a potential resurgence in mergers and acquisitions. (Photo: DALL-E)

Bicycle industry investments: Why 2026 could be a turning point

A recent study by investment specialists from Houlihan Lokey and Kearney, the bicycle industry will see a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Shimano, Fox Factory post strong Q3 results

Third quarter results from Shimano and Fox Factory show year-on-year growth after a series of quarters with declines.

Shimano's latest quarterly report showed an increase for Q3 compared to 2023. (Photo: Shimano)

Shimano Q3/2024: Bicycle revenue still down year-over-year, yet positive signs emerging

The quarterly report released yesterday by Shimano, Inc. shows a decline in net sales for the first nine months of 2024 compared to last year.

Director of Business Development Yannick Willemin in the assembly hall of 9T Labs. (Photo: 9T Labs)

9T Labs: Swiss start-up seeks partners for new molding technology

9T Labs is working on ways to combine additive manufacturing and injection and compression molding to speed up the production of serial structural composite parts.

During a press conference at Eurobike, BAS was introduced to European media representatives. (Photo: Werner Müller-Schell)

Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability: The Green A-Team

The Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability is one of the most important sustainability initiatives in the international cycling industry. An overview.

In Brembo's company history, the acquisition of Öhlins, which is expected to be completed by early 2025, marks the largest acquisition to date. (Photo: Öhlins)

Öhlins now under the ownership of the Italian company Brembo

Öhlins Racing will soon operate under new ownership: Tenneco, the current owner, has sold the premium suspension component supplier to the Italian company Brembo for ...

The new Yamaha PW-Link system actively links the solutions between Yamaha and its many partners, giving OEM brands an active voice in the co-development of future eBike models. (Photo: Yamaha)

Yamaha PW-Link Concept: Building Tomorrow with Collaboration

At Eurobike, Yamaha gave a preview of its upcoming PW-Link system. For the Japanese manufacturer, the motor concept could mark the beginning of a new ...

Accell Group bounces back: €600 Million debt cut boosts future prospects

Accell Group has managed to reduce its debt by €600 million through a binding recapitalization support agreement with a majority of its shareholders.

The Giant Group headquarters in Taiwan (Photo: Giant Group)

Giant Group acquires Stages Cycling

Through its subsidiary SPIA Cycling Inc., the Giant Group has acquired American sports electronics specialist Stages Cycling for USD 20.1 million.

Glory Wheel has acquired Fratelli Industries and its brand Spank Industries

Just a few days before the start of Taichung Bike Week, Glory Wheel has acquired Fratelli Industries and its brand Spank Industries. With this move, ...

The Zedler test lab in Germany (Photo: Zedler Gruppe)

ISO 4210: Reissued bike standard – old wine in new bottles?

It's taken almost 10 years for the global bicycle standard ISO 4210, published in 2014, to be reissued.

Experts from the DACH region expect their markets to recover in 2025 (Photo: Flyer)

DACH bicycle markets: Signs of hope in German-speaking countries

Many market participants in the DACH (German-speaking) countries started the 2024 season with full inventories. The good news is that after a solid spring, the ...

The Bike Matrix team at Eurobike 2024 (Photo: Bike Matrix)

Bike Matrix: Eurobike Award winner secures 1.2 million USD investment

With its compatibility software that checks component compatibility, such as spare parts, when selecting a bike and displays suitable options based on ISO standards, the ...

Reynolds steel frame tubes (Photo: Reynolds)

‘Steeling’ the show: classic material is still strong

When steel bicycles were pushed off the podium in favor of more advanced materials, it seemed to signal a decline for this frame material. However, ...

Taipei Cycle d&i awards open for entries

The Taipei Cycle d&i awards 2025 are now open for entries. Award-winning products will be showcased at a special exhibition at Taipei Cycle.

Eurobike strengthens management of Brand and Content

Martina Rumschick appointed to the newly created position of Head of Brand & Content.

Taichung Bike Week 2025 Dates Announced

Next year's Taichung Bike Week will take place from September 16th to September 19th.

The peloton of the Giro d'Italia (Photo: FSA/Sprint Cycling Agency)

Signs of recovery in Italy’s bike market

Like many global markets, the bicycle market in Italy, renowned for its high-end craftsmanship and rich cycling heritage, is currently at a crossroads. We asked ...

Taichung Bike Week 2024 (Photo: Werner Müller-Schell)

Taichung Bike Week 2024 – The bicycle industry is getting ready

From September 24th to 27th, Taichung Bike Week will be the next major event for the bicycle industry.

High inventory levels and full warehouses are still a headache for the global bicycle industry. (Photo: Laurens van Rooijen)

State of the industry: hopes rising for recovery

Two years ago the market for quality bicycles tanked, provoking a lot of order cancellations. The global industry is still struggling with a toxic combination ...