Sydney
Cyberbikes Chooses a Different Path
Leichhardt, NSW Cyberbikes has just opened a relatively small shop on one of Sydney’s busiest stretches of road. Parramatta Road at Leichhardt is about six kilometres west of the CBD. This is a relatively densely populated area with century-old terrace houses and a wide range of apartment buildings. Unlike most small bicycle stores, founder Felipe…
JetBlack’s Bright Future Beyond Wahoo Settlement
Sydney, NSW A recently concluded patent dispute between global indoor trainer heavyweights Zwift and Wahoo has left Australian manufacturer JetBlack with a significantly reduced international market for its latest smart trainer. However, JetBlack founder and managing director, Tony Simmonds, remains optimistic the Australian and export markets that remain open for its JetBlack Volt V2 trainer…
Revolve Alliance Restores Pedal Club Momentum
Sydney, NSW Two relatively young Sydney organisations – one a subscription business specialising in children’s bikes and the other a recycling operation created to serve the bike industry – have joined forces to strengthen the sustainability objectives of both ventures. Bike leasing company The Pedal Club last month announced it is partnering with Revolve Recycling…
Shimano Australia Launching App for Crank Inspections and Replacements
Sydney, NSW Authorised Shimano dealers in Australia will soon have access to an app to help deal with a voluntary inspect and replace program for the brand’s HOLLOWTECH II road cranksets. Shimano will launch access to the Shimano app during the week starting Monday 16th October, after Shimano Australia and the Australian Competition and Consumer…
Places Remain for Free and Fast-Tracked Mechanic Qualifications
Sydney, NSW Spots are still available in the Bicycle Mechanic Training Institute’s (BMTI) new fast-tracked and fee-free course enabling experienced bicycle mechanics in NSW to gain nationally recognised qualifications. BMTI, a subsidiary of 5 Star Training and Consulting, is participating in the NSW Government’s Trade Pathways for Experienced Workers program to enable seasoned mechanics to…
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…
Portugal Return Prompts Albion Cycles Sale
Sydney, NSW Former Australian Olympic team mechanic and national road team manager Frank Conceicao is selling his Albion Cycles store, which has been a feature in Sydney’s eastern suburbs for more than four decades. Frank, who has also mentored elite cyclists and triathletes and ran coaching camps attracting top athletes from Australia and abroad, is…
$65 Price Tag as Revolve Starts Selling Repurposed Mobikes
Sydney, NSW Bicycle recycling enterprise Revolve ReCYCLING has begun selling the redeployed bikes it accessed from the failed Mobike and OnYaBike share bike services. The Sydney-based organisation last month gained approval to repurpose the estimated 1,000 to 1,300 bikes left in a warehouse, never used, when OnYahbike by Mobike went bankrupt late last year. Revolve…
Delegate Sought to Set Standard for Bike Industry
Sydney, NSW Standards Australia is looking for a bike industry representative to join its panel of experts responsible for setting the standards for bicycle-related products. Nominations have been invited to fill the only industry representative position on the committee, after the existing delegate, Bicycle Industries Australia general manager Peter Bourke, was promoted to chair the…
Yamaha E-Bike Debut in Australia
Sydney, NSW Yamaha’s new generation of e-bikes will make its introduction to the Australian market next month, with the YDX-Moro 07 e-MTB set to pave the way for other models. It will be the first time Yamaha e-bikes have made it to our shores, as the Japanese company this year celebrates its 30th anniversary of…