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As we compile this article during the second half of August 2021, more bicycle shops in more states and territories face tougher restrictions than at any time since the start of Covid restrictions in Australia 18 months ago. Here is a brief summary, focusing only on the restrictions specifically related to the bicycle industry.
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Company Feature: EightyOneSpices
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EightyOneSpices is a small, but popular dealer supplier of high end boutique European bike components from some of the better brands that often go under the radar. They have a particularly strong range of German-based brands, which is no coincidence. Their product range spans everything from frames and wheels through to rim tape and sealant.
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Annual Dealer Guide: Mountain Bikes
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Originating from the Basque region of Spain, Orbea has been designing bikes since the 1930s and first ventured into mountain biking in 1989. It’s a longstanding history and its range encompasses market-leading models in just about every facet of off-road riding; from gravity-enduro to XC racing and e-bikes. They first gained notoriety in cross-country racing circles with their Alma hardtail and Oiz dually.
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Welcome to our monthly chat with six bike shop owners or managers across Australia and New Zealand where we start by simply asking, ‘How’s business?’ As you might expect, their responses varied considerably depending upon what level of covid restriction their town or city was under. For this month’s follow up question we asked, ‘What impact if any, do you think that cycling being on TV during the Olympics has on customer enquiries and sales? Read More
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In news that would hardly surprise anyone, we can now confirm that the 2020/21 financial year broke the all-time record for bicycle imports into Australia. Unfortunately, we still don’t collect national bicycle sales data, but given that there’s very little local manufacture and that stock levels are still low, particularly at the importer/wholesaler level, then it’s reasonable …
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Bicycles Plus Campbelltown
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With more bicycle companies than ever now publicly listed and required to post regular financial reports, it’s plain to see that the bike industry boom is showing no signs of slowing up just yet. Despite covid-induced logistical challenges such as factory closures or restrictions and shipping issues, most are increasing their production. Shimano in its…
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Today’s retail environment in the US is in a state of chaos. Planning, forecasting and ordering products—whether bicycles, parts or accessories—have left too many dealers flummoxed over the future of their business. And, at last, some dealers are starting to question whether the boom in sales, sparked by COVID-19 lockdowns in the spring of 2020, was an …
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