Posts by Scott Green
Long Recovery from Brisbane Floods
Brisbane, Queensland Three inner Brisbane bike stores and the State peak advocacy organisation, Bicycle Queensland (BQ), are bouncing back from this month’s severe flood, with some of them still uncertain when they will be able to return to their premises. NRG Cycles and BQ, both located in the suburb of Milton, are continuing to liaise…
Strong Support for 3T Ukraine Special Edition
Presezzo, Italy Italian bike manufacturer 3T has received strong interest in a special edition road bike it has produced to demonstrate support for Ukraine during its invasion by Russia. 3T produced five of the Exploro RaceMax Ukraine – with all proceeds to be donated to Red Cross Italy to support the people in Ukraine –…
Velocio Purchase a Good Fit For SRAM
Londonderry, New Hampshire, US Components giant SRAM has moved into cycling apparel by purchasing fellow US company Velocio this month. “Velocio’s three brand pillars resonate strongly with their customers and SRAM, and despite being a small brand, they’ve made an outsized impression within the cycling community. Their significant growth has reflected the value they provide…
Gogoro Solid-State Battery Prototype Brings Capacity Boost
Taoyuan, Taiwan The world’s first solid-state lithium ceramic battery prototype for two-wheel battery swapping has been unveiled by Taiwanese company Gogoro, a leader in battery swapping technology. Gogoro has worked with ProLogium Technology, a global leader in solid-state battery technology and also based in Taiwan, to develop the solid-state battery prototype, which integrates with Gogoro’s…
Sinyard Names CEO Successor to Bring ‘Specialized Forever’
Morgan Hill, California, US Specialized founder Mike Sinyard is stepping aside as CEO, 48 years after starting the company. Mike announced this month he has appointed former Dyson executive Scott Maguire to replace him as CEO. Mike, now aged 72, will continue as Specialized’s chairman and will focus his energies as the company’s chief rider…
New e-Bike GP Series Chasing Australasian Host City
Dubai, United Arab Emirates A new e-Bike Grand Prix series (EBK GP) will debut in Dubai later this year, with organisers in “extensive negotiations” with several Australian and NZ cities to include this region in an inaugural international calendar in 2023. BMC Switzerland has signed as the official supplier of e-bikes for the series and,…
Deadline Draws Near for New Button Battery Laws
Canberra, ACT A deadline is looming for new safety regulations covering products that use button batteries, with Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) liaising with affected businesses to help ensure they comply with the mandatory regulations. Compliance with the updated safety standard will be mandatory from 21 June, 18 months after they were announced. Key elements of…
National e-Bike Battery Recycling Program in US
Atlanta, Georgia, US An industry-wide e-bike battery recycling program was officially launched in the US at the start of this month, with more than 800 retailers trained and equipped to handle expired or damaged packs returned to shops. The program is being administered by Call2Recycle, a not-for-profit consumer battery recycling and stewardship program created from…
Pedal Group Boost For National Mechanics Training
Sydney, Australia Pedal Group will this month move into its fourth mechanic training facility, as part of the organisation’s The Bicycle Academy training offshoot. The company is adding its new Sydney training facility to its existing Bicycle Academy sites in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide. The Academy roll-out comes after the major retailer secured a licence…
Yamaha Unveils Electric Vehicles For Europe
The Netherlands Yamaha’s long-running association with electric-powered vehicles is entering a new chapter, with the Japanese company announcing it will launch three new e-bikes in Europe during 2022. Unveiling Yamaha’s Switched On two-wheel electric vehicles program, Yamaha Motor Europe announced all-mountain, gravel and urban e-bikes that would be released in cities throughout Europe in the…