Industry News
Herrmans acquires Roxim Technologies
The move signals an effort by Herrmans to deepen its foothold in the Asian market.
Eurobike calls for industry feedback on timing
You can give your opinions on the show’s future timing – deadline is April 15.
WBIA@Taipei Cycle: cycling makes its case as UN Transport Decade begins
The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) panel at Taipei Cycle brought together industry experts from around the globe.
Dialogue Leads to Commitments: Strong Support for Eurobike 2026
The Fairnamic team is gathering strong feedback and fresh ideas from the bike industry and its community.
WBIA@Taipei Cycle: cycling makes its case as UN Transport Decade begins
The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) panel at Taipei Cycle brought together industry experts from around the globe.
Herrmans acquires Roxim Technologies
The move signals an effort by Herrmans to deepen its foothold in the Asian market.
Taipei Cycle 2026 opens the floor to the global bike industry
Taipei Cycle and TaiSpo have officially begun. The Show Daily attended the opening ceremony.
Taipei Cycle 2026 starts tomorrow
Taipei Cycle 2026 opens on March 25 in Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center and runs through March 28 across Halls 1 and 2.
German Bicycle Market Data: Industry Holds Steady in 2025
The German bicycle industry demonstrated resilience in 2025 despite a challenging market environment.
Eurobike Puts Retailers at the Center with “Retail First” Initiative
With the new “Retail First” program, Eurobike 2026 aims to strengthen the role of specialist retailers at the show.
Eurobike launches advisory board to steer strategic reset
Eurobike is accelerating its strategic transformation with the launch of a new Advisory Board representing key global industry stakeholders. The initiative marks the starting point ...
Shimano State of the Nation Report: Europe’s Cycling Future Faces Hidden Barriers
Shimano’s State of the Nation 2026 survey highlights maintenance access and safety perception as key barriers to cycling participation across Europe.
Shimano: Financial Report Shows Bicycle Division Returning to Growth
The Japanese component giant recorded its first sales increase in the bike segment since 2022, pointing to a market slowly regaining balance.
New Axle Standards: Convenience Meets Safety with SWS and TA5
Holding the frame, fork and wheels together, axles play a crucial role for any bicycle. Two novel axle standards address different issues while targeting both ...
Bicycle Frame Suppliers: Building the Backbone of Bicycles
Bicycle frames have gone through an impressive change in the last 30 years, evolving from a selection of steel tubes to today’s intricately shaped pieces ...
Shimano Pulls Out: Eurobike 2026 Loses More Key Players
Shimano will not return to Eurobike in 2026, joining a growing list of major brands stepping away from the show.
Eurobike 2026: Industry and Organisers Map Out the Trade Fair’s Future
Eurobike 2026 is set to become a strategic milestone, introducing a more compact hall layout and laying the groundwork for an enhanced trade fair concept ...
Velo-ce S.R.L. acquires Van Nicholas from Accell
The Italian manufacturer strengthens its position in the premium adventure and travel bike segment with the takeover of the iconic titanium brand.
What’s Next? These Five Topics Will Shape the Bike Industry in 2026
The industry is moving from damage control to hard choices. 2026 will be shaped by uneven recovery, tariffs and a reshaped trade-show landscape. 2025 delivered ...
Pirelli Leads in Green: The Italian Tire Maker Pushes Sustainability
Tire makers flaunt green credentials, some more credibly than others. The Italian tires specialist Pirelli, for its part, aims to lead, not follow.
Russian Bicycle Industry: Domestic Brands Surge Amid Global Conflict
The Russian bike business is steadily recovering from a sharp drop between 2022 and 2023.
Eurobike 2026: Call for Contributions
Eurobike is inviting the cycling and ecomobility industry to submit future-facing topics and speakers.
Leadership shake-up at Fairnamic: Philipp Ferger takes Eurobike organiser role alongside Stefan Mittag
Fairnamic GmbH, the Eurobike joint venture of Messe Friedrichshafen and Messe Frankfurt, is reshuffling its leadership at a pivotal moment for the industry.
EU Regulation 2023/988: GPSR could be a boon to bike dealers
Dirk Zedler writes in this guest article about how the new EU safety regulations affect retailers.
Bicycle Exports: Bangladesh and Cambodia Break the Cycle of Bad News
Bangladesh's bicycle exports are climbing off a post-pandemic low, while Cambodia is accelerating sharply through 2025.
Eurobike: The 10-point plan proposed by ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad
The joint paper of ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad outlines ten key points they see as crucial for the future of the industry’s flagship trade fair.
Update: Eurobike organisers remain open to talks on future of event
Fairnamic GmbH surprised by ZIV/ZF announcement
Eurobike loses support of German industry associations
German bicycle industry associations ZIV – German Bicycle Industry and Zukunft Fahrrad (ZF) announce they are ceasing cooperation with fairnamic GmbH.
Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center Starts Trial Operations
A new chapter in Taiwan’s global ambitions has begun with the launch of trial operations at the Taichung International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Schwalbe: Germany’s Top Tire Brand Rethinks Inflation
Schwalbe’s new butyl inner tubes come equipped with Clik Valve, marking the company’s aim to simplify tire inflation and establish a new industry standard.
Fairnamic-CEO Stefan Reisinger: Eurobike Plans Key Changes For 2026
The CEO of Eurobike organiser fairnamic GmbH, reflects on the key takeaways, industry sentiment and the adjustments planned for 2026.
Tariff Update: A Sense of Limbo, as Uncertainty Abounds
How is Taiwan’s bicycle industry coping with the introduction of arbitrary tariffs on imports to the United States?
Ukrainian Bicycle Industry: Bike Sector Surviving Russian Attacks
Despite the ongoing conflict and significant economic challenges, Ukraine’s bicycle sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and continued development. While the war with Russia has fundamentally ...
Giant Faces U.S. Import Ban Amid Forced Labor Allegations
Giant Group has come under scrutiny after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Withhold Release Order (WRO).
Opinion: Taichung Bike Week—Don’t Fix What’s Thriving
Should Taichung Bike Week change its format? The Show Daily makes the case that doing so could undermine its unique value to the industry.
Five Things to Expect from Taichung Bike Week 2025
The Show Daily will once again be part of Taichung Bike Week – reason enough to take a closer look at what’s ahead at the ...
Cycling Industries Europe and CONEBI to Join Forces
Cycling Industries Europe and Conebi will merge into a single advocacy force, uniting suppliers, stakeholders, and national associations under one structure in Brussels.
State of the Bicycle Industry: Turmoil Persists, But a Rebound Looms
How is the bicycle industry doing, what are the most serious challenges currently at hand? The Show Daily reached out to some decision makers in ...
Eurobike 2026: More Compact, More Focused, More Economical
Trade fair duration shortened: Eurobike and Mobifuture to take place in Frankfurt from Wednesday to Saturday, June 24-27, 2026.
India Enters the Global Bicycle Industry Supply Chain
India has surpassed China as the world's most populous country and successfully sent a probe to the moon. But what about its bicycle industry?
New EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): Next-level Product Safety
Since late 2024, market surveillance authorities now also have bikes, components and accessory parts in their sights. Dirk Zedler looks at the implications of Regulation ...
SRAM Acquires Italian Innovator Ochain
SRAM has acquired Italy's Ochain, known for its Active Spider technology.
Eurobike 2025 Closing Report: A Pivotal Moment
2025 marked a turning point for the show. Eco-mobility to be spun off into dedicated event from next year.
