Posts by Scott Green
Crankbrothers Finds Perfect MATCH for Shoes and Pedals
~ Sponsored Content ~ Let’s chat about Crankbrothers. From humble beginnings in a Laguna Beach garage, Crankbrothers has grown into a globally recognised and leading brand of pedals, wheels, dropper posts, pumps, tools and accessories. That growth has been underpinned by a very large focus on delivering quality products at affordable prices, especially after it…
Divine Quality With Riders at its Heart
~ Sponsored Content ~ Deity is a premium MTB component manufacturer that lives by the creed, “all heart, all passion, and all in”. The US manufacturer prides itself on being 100% rider owned, operated, designed and funded – so every decision is made by riders, for riders. Eric Davies, the founder of Deity Components, has…
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Trek Shifts Shellharbour Store to Former Bunnings Site
Shellharbour, NSW Trek has confirmed its moving its Shellharbour store to a larger premises in nearby Warrawong. Trek Bicycle Australia’s head of retail, Richard Runde, said the NSW south coast store will move approximately 12km north to a former Bunnings site. “This store will be a brand new, state-of-the-art fit-out including a new multi-tech workshop…
PSI Bags Exclusive Partnership with EVOC
Melbourne, Victoria Munich-based bag and backpack manufacturer EVOC has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement in Australia with PSI Cycling. It confirmed its agency with Groupe Sportif will cease on 1st September 2023. EVOC, established in 2008, has been a leader in the evolution of high-quality, sporty backpacks, protection wear, bags and luggage for cyclists,…
VelectriX Parts Ways with Advance Traders
Sunshine Coast, Queensland E-Bike manufacturer VelectriX has terminated its exclusive distribution agreement with Advance Traders. The Sunshine Coast-based business announced it will no longer supply bikes to 99 Bikes, the retail arm of Pedal Group that also owns Advance Traders, and will not have any direct-to-consumer sales. Instead, VelectriX would focus on selling through independent…
Bike Industry Seeks Inclusion in National Tyre Recycling Stewardship
Melbourne, Victoria A national recycling program for tyres from cars, motorcycles and large vehicles will be urged to expand to bike tyres, when Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) meets with the scheme’s CEO next week. The meeting next Tuesday will look at if and how used bicycle tyres and tubes can be incorporated into the Tyre…
Product Briefs: The Beam, WAU, Ortlieb and Porsche
Paris, France French start-up The Beam has launched an eye-catching new helmet that, at first glance, resembles a full-face downhill helmet but is designed very specifically for urban commuters. The Virgo is a full-face helmet weighing just 650 grams and styled for the urban market, including an LED light at the back. It is specifically…
Global Trade Show News: IAA Mobility and Eurobike
Munich, Germany IAA Mobility has firmed its challenge as the premier micromobility trade show in Germany – and, potentially, the globe – by announcing two significant partnerships for its second instalment this September. The biennial Munich-based show, part of the long-standing IAA Summit automobile show, late last month announced it will again host the World…
Self-Destructive Industry Trends and Skyrocketing Costs Prompts Closure of Sydney MTB Specialist
Sydney, NSW Rising rent and diminishing margins have led to the closure of Sydney’s first specialist mountain bike store, Summit Cycles, according to its founder, Paul Rowney. Paul last week announced in an email to industry contacts that Summit Cycles Sydney will close on 25th August, after nine years at its Hillsdale location, as the…