Riding Uphill: The Tariff Squeeze on America’s Bike SceneNIU Sold 465.9K Vehicles in Q3, Florence Ends E-Scooter Rentals, Halifax E-Scooter & E-Bike Pilot Sees Over 118K Rides, Aventon Expands to European E-Bike Market and more...
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NIU Technologies sold 465.9k vehicles in Q3 2025, up 49.1% YoY from 312.5k in Q3 2024. Growth was almost entirely domestic-driven: 451.5k units in China (+74.2% YoY), while overseas sales fell to 14.4k (-73.0% YoY). China now accounts for approximately 97% of volume in Q3. The franchised store network in China expanded to 4.5k, supporting domestic scale. Sales Revenue reached $237.9m, representing a 65.4% YoY growth. Riding Uphill: The Tariff Squeeze on America’s Bike Scene
The US bicycle industry is facing headwinds with a steep tariff squeeze, as import duties on bikes, components, and metals rise sharply, increasing the total cost of the vehicle and compressing margins. Manufacturers and importers are being forced to raise the retail prices, restructure supply chains away from China, and endure longer lead times and reduced availability. Delivery Robots Shift from Experiment to Scaled Urban Logistics
Autonomous delivery robots have rapidly shifted from pilots to a regular part of urban logistics, boosted by the pandemic and advances in navigation and AI. Companies like Starship, Serve Robotics, and Delivers.ai now operate fleets across dozens of cities, backed by more than $1B in funding and supported by a growing Robot-as-a-Service model. Major platforms such as DoorDash are adopting their own robots, integrating them into hybrid delivery networks with human couriers. Regulatory and accessibility challenges remain, but market growth indicates delivery robots are becoming a long-term fixture in last-mile logistics. Florence Ends E-Scooter RentalsThe city of Florence has voted to end its rental e-scooter scheme starting 1 April 2026, citing safety and uncontrolled parking issues. Shared e-scooter trials were piloted in 2020 and have been renewed twice since then. Officials said the city will focus on expanding its bike-share system by increasing the fleet size. The shared bike program recorded over 1.5m rides in 2024, with usage up by about 18% in 2025. Donkey Republic Raises €1.1MDonkey Republic Holding A/S has raised approximately DKK 8.3M (€1.11M) through a private placement of new shares to two existing professional investors at DKK 6.12 (€0.82) per share, the average trading price during Oct 20–24, with no discount applied. Upon completion of the placement, Bladt Invest ApS will become the company’s largest shareholder with a 20.7% stake. The share capital increase will be registered with the Danish Business Authority and the new shares will be admitted to trading on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Denmark, expected around 26 November 2025. NYC Launches Citywide E-Bike Battery-Swapping Network
New York City has started the process of rolling out a citywide network of certified e-bike battery-swapping cabinets as part of its “Charge Safe, Ride Safe” strategy. The initiative aims to reduce lithium-ion battery fires, which have caused 30 deaths and 400 injuries since 2022. The secure outdoor cabinets will feature fire-suppression systems and real-time monitoring. The first phase will include 25 locations in high-delivery areas, with a paid membership model allowing delivery workers to quickly swap standardized batteries. Following public engagement and utility upgrades, the first cabinets are expected to be installed in 2027. Halifax E-Scooter & E-Bike Pilot Sees Over 118K Rides
In Canada, in the first six months of Halifax’s two-year micromobility pilot project, e-scooters and e-bikes registered 118.2K rides between May 15 and November 5. E-scooters were significantly more popular, accounting for 104.4K rides, compared with 13.8K rides on e-bikes. Operated by Bird Canada, the program began with 300 e-bikes and 300 e-scooters and has now expanded in its second phase, increasing the e-scooter fleet to 600. The pilot operates under a municipal bylaw that sets speed limits and prohibits riding on sidewalks. Cambridge Mulls Longer Scooter TrialIn the UK, Cambridge is considering extending the e-scooter and e-bike trial for two more years following strong usage. In 2025, the city is expected to record 1.5m rides, with 870 e-scooters and 419 e-bikes available under the scheme. The proposal follows a national decision allowing trials to run until May 2028, and a final decision will be made by the combined authority board. Councillors support the extension but insist that parking issues be addressed before approval. Voi is the lone shared micromobility operator in the city.
Vernon Registers 40K Micromobility Trips
In Vernon, Canada, Bird reported 40.3k shared micromobility trips between March and October, with riders making more than 38k e-scooter trips and over 2k e-bike trips. The program attracted 4.67k unique users, who averaged 8.63 rides each, and Bird deployed an average of 244 vehicles in the city. Bird estimates that its service replaced over 18k car trips. Oshkosh Restricts Bikes on SidewalksIn the US, Oshkosh has banned riding both e-bikes and regular bicycles on sidewalks in front of businesses, mainly on Main Street and Oregon Street. Although the move was driven by complaints about e-bikes, state law requires all bikes to be regulated the same.
Salsa Cycles Launches Updated Confluence Gravel E-Bike
Salsa Cycles has introduced an updated version of its Confluence gravel e-bike, designed for long-distance riding and bikepacking. Key improvements include a lighter MAHLE X30 hub-drive motor with 45Nm of torque, a 45-mile range (extendable to 80 miles), and multiple storage mounts for racks and cargo. Two builds are offered: a flat-bar model at $2,899 and a drop-bar version at $3,499. Both feature tubeless-ready wheels and hydraulic disc brakes. Future Motion Launches Antic, Self-Balancing Mini Bike
Future Motion, the maker of Onewheel, has introduced a new vehicle lineup called Antic, launching with an electric mini bike inspired by 1970s designs. Its standout feature is a self-balancing “Onewheel Mode” that allows riders to lock into assisted wheelies. The bike uses Onewheel-derived technology, including hub motors and batteries, and comes in three models with ranges from 12–50 miles, priced from $2,100 to $2,900. Designed and assembled in the USA, Antic bikes will begin shipping in January. Aventon Expands to European E-Bike Market
Aventon, a California-based e-bike manufacturer, will enter the European market starting with Germany in Spring 2026. The expansion will include new e-bike models designed for European terrain, a dedicated German website, and local dealer partnerships. Founded in 2013, Aventon transitioned from fixed-gear bikes to become a leading e-bike brand in North America. The company emphasizes its racing heritage, innovative technology, and a rider-focused design philosophy to appeal to the sophisticated German e-bike market. A Munich-based team is being established to support the launch. Ultraviolette Expands to the UKIndian electric motorcycle maker Ultraviolette has entered the UK market with its F77 MACH 2 RECON and F77 SuperStreet RECON models via a partnership with distributor MotoMondo BV. Both models deliver 30 kW peak power and 100 Nm torque, achieve a top speed of 155 kph, and are powered by a 10.3 kWh battery offering up to 323 km of range. The launch in the UK follows earlier continental European expansion. Got your micromobility moment to share? Email us at press@micromobility.io Loving the vibe? Hop on and ride with us! Subscribe! You're currently a free subscriber to The Micromobility Newsletter. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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Riding Uphill: The Tariff Squeeze on America’s Bike Scene
Monday, 24 November 2025
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