Posts by Phil Latz
Trade News Briefs – November
Norco to Set Up Direct Australian Distribution to IBD’s After 13 years with Australian-owned and operated Advance Traders, Norco has decided to go direct in the market. In a press released issued on 29th October Norco said, “We would like to thank Advance Traders for their partnership. “The transition will take place October 2025, and…
Schwalbe Radial Tyres Offer Multiple Advantages
~ Sponsored Content ~ It’s different… and better! For decades, radial tyres have been the first choice for motor vehicles, but they’ve been slower to take off for bicycles. Schwalbe have always been at the cutting edge of tyre technology and now after three years of development behind the scenes, they’ve just launched new Radial…
Record Low Financial Year Bicycle Imports Confirmed
Canberra, ACT As we previously reported here, bicycle imports for the most recent financial year have been running at a very low rate. That article was based upon data up to 31st May 2024 with a projection for June, but we now have actual data for June 2024 to complete the 2023/24 financial year. In…
Taipei Cycle 2025 Books Out Months in Advance
Despite continued difficulties in the market, exhibitor booth spaces for Taipei Cycle 2025 have officially been filled and a waitlist has been opened. Taipei Cycle is scheduled for 26th to 29th March 2025. Attendance has been confirmed by 950 exhibitors from 35 countries who will take a combined standard booth space of over 3,500 booths.…
How’s Business? – October 2024
Welcome to How’s Business, brought to you by our sponsor Dirt Works Australia, where right now, you can get Sunringle wheelsets for HALF PRICE. If you read what our participating bike shop owners had to say this month, you’ll see that their answers range from “Worst ever!” to “Best ever!” with the rest mainly towards…
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Retail Briefs – October
Off Course As we reported here earlier this year, after 16 years trading as Commuter Cycles, the inner city Melbourne store rebranded as Off Course to reflect the much wider range of bikes that it now sells and services, including to gravel and adventure riding markets. After a long gap between visits, I recently dropped…
World News Briefs – October 2024
16,500 Non-Compliant Fat Bikes Seized in the Netherlands Many Australian bicycle dealers are concerned about the impact upon their businesses of the sale through online and other channels of fatbikes that greatly exceed the legal 250 watt power limit (500 watt in NSW). These dealers would probably like to see Australian government authorities take actions…
Chain Subscription Keeps Customers Coming Back to Your Store
~ Sponsored Content ~ An increasing number of cyclists, particularly enthusiasts who care about their bike’s performance, are preferring chain wax over oil lubricants. When properly applied, chain wax lubricates chains without attracting any dirt, whereas oil lubricants are generally sticky and attract dirt & grit. It’s in fact the dirt and grit that destroys…
New Remco Electric Workshop Stand Offers Amazing Value for Money
~ Sponsored Content ~ Remco Tools have just released a brand new, compact design of motorised bike lift workshop stand that combines quality and capacity with fantastic value for money. Not only does this mean that bicycle shops can upgrade their workshops at a more affordable price, but it even has potential as a new…