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Hubtiger a Digital Game Changer for Workshop Admin
~ Sponsored Content ~ Technology company Hubtiger is helping bike stores elevate and modernise the administration of their workshops to a standard that matches the rest of their operation. Its ground-breaking online business management software, finally providing a solution designed specifically for bike shops, is quickly developing a following in Australasia. A total of 120…
Cane Creek – Authentic Craftsmanship
~ Sponsored Content ~ Since the late ‘80s Cane Creek has built their brand on genuine innovation and craftsmanship. It’s key to who they are and to this day they abide by the following mission statement; ‘to design and manufacture components that will make the riding experience better’. Over the years they’ve prototyped countless ideas,…
Why Batteries Are Not So Green!
Santa Fe, New Mexico It’s fair to say that e-bikes, especially e-mountain bikes, dominate discussion throughout the global bicycle market. Companies big, small and mid-size are betting that e-bike demand will lift the industry to soaring heights of new profits, driven by a near-universal acceptance—at least within the industry—that e-bikes could be a significant factor…
Reflecting Upon the End of Two Intertwined 50 Year Eras
Boulder, Colorado When I recently read a press release that VeloNews was ‘merging’ with its sister magazine, Peloton, and would no longer exist in print format, I was startled by the strength of my emotional reaction. I have neither read, at least in print format, nor written for VeloNews magazine for many years. So why…
influencers! interview with F.K. Day
Our sixth interview in the influencers! series is with F.K. Day, co-founder of SRAM and World Bicycle Relief. Of all F.K. Day’s fine attributes, one of the strongest themes that defines this interview is his genuine humility. Take a journey into the beginnings of SRAM, the SRAM Cycling Advocacy Fund and how the 2004 Indian…
Welcome to 2022! Here’s Why I’m Still Optimistic…
Wollongong, NSW Welcome to this brand new year called 2022. I hope you were able to have at least some holiday time over the New Year period. I’ve just returned from three weeks of travelling through the back roads of NSW and Victoria. Holidays are always a good time to learn, reflect and set yourself…
Pillar for Dependable Performance
– Sponsored Content – Pillar has a long history as an OE spoke manufacturer but in recent times they’ve redirected their focus to develop and refine their aftermarket range. With a gaping hole in the local market, Dirt Works Australia seized the opportunity to partner with Pillar and they now stock an expansive range of…
Velosure – Boosted Coverage for eBikes
– Sponsored Content – It may come as a surprise to some, but many home and contents insurance policies won’t cover the theft of an ebike as they would a regular bicycle. Likewise, many cycling-specific policies won’t cover ebikes either. With their surging popularity, ebikes sales are outstripping regular bikes for many retailers, so there’s…
Go-Tow: The Urban Utility Solution
– Sponsored Content – We all know that cycling presents a terrific green transport alternative, especially in an urban setting. Of course, there are a few hurdles that need to be overcome when it comes to replacing cars, and one of them is cargo carrying capacity. That’s where the Aussie designed Go-Tow comes into the…