Fully Amp’d and on the Move

Bicycle store front

~ Sponsored Content ~ Simplicity and authenticity sit at the heart of WA wholesaler and retailer Future Bicycle Innovations, and have underpinned its enduring success. Its strong emphasis on electric bikes and trikes with quality components, longevity and bang for your bike have served the company extremely well since its origins way back in 2008,…

Specialist Insurance Brings Assurance for New Generation of Riders

Two people shaking hands in bicycle shop

~ Sponsored Content ~ New bicycle owners are bringing a surge in the number of Australians turning to specialist bicycle insurance, driven largely by the adoption of e-bikes and improved availability of high-end bikes. The typically higher value of electric bikes, the way families are embracing them into their day-to-day lives and the targetting of…

Crystal Clear Evidence for Trading Muc for More Bucks

Muc-Off shop display

~ Sponsored Content ~ The world’s leading brand of bicycle cleaning, protecting and lubricating products, Muc-Off, is celebrating three decades of helping riders clean up. Established in 1994, the UK-based brand has been a trailblazer in creating bike-specific cleaners, protectors and lubricants and continues to set benchmarks in high-performance products – while developing an accompanying…

Continued Growth a Safe Bet for Scooter Hut

Escooter on display

~ Sponsored Content ~ Scooter Hut is looking to add another couple of stores to its national retail chain by the end of this year – convinced that the market is set to enjoy sustained healthy growth. Headed by recently appointed CEO Josh O’Neill, the company has been busy in recent weeks examining possible locations…

Enduro Bearings Are a Hidden But Vital Key to Bicycle Performance

An Enduro XD15 bearing still looking new in a salt water aquarium, next to two other brands that are rusted.

~ Sponsored Content ~ As every bike shop mechanic knows, optimally functioning bearings are vital to the performance of any bicycle. Australian mechanics will now be able to access the full product range of global market leader Enduro Bearings through its new exclusive Australian distributor, Lusty Industries. We recently spoke with Enduro Bearings co-founder Matt…

It’s Time for the Tour Down Under to Say No to Santos

Cyclist holding up winning trophy

Adelaide, SA If you look back through the Opinion section of The Latz Report, you’ll see I use my prerogative as publisher to voice an opinion very sparingly. There are only a couple of dozen opinion pieces since we started in 2019, most of which are non-controversial and two of which were written by guests.…

Kids Ride Shotgun launches Magura equipped off-road balance bike

Child riding MTB balance bike on bush track

~ Sponsored Content ~ Kids Ride Shotgun has entered the bike game with the launch of its new high-spec Dirt Hero off-road balance bike. Known for introducing kids to mountain biking through its shotgun child seats, the brand’s new runner bike is the next step in a parents’ pathway to raising an MTB kid –…

Pirelli Product Recall for P Zero Race Tyres

Pirelli Store exterior

~ Sponsored Content ~ Pirelli has issued a product safety recall for its P Zero Race TLR and P Zero Race TLR Classic road tyres because of the potential for the bead to become unseated. The recall is for two tyres manufactured between 6th March and the 18th June 2023: Retailers and consumers are advised…

Adding More Spark to Aussie Scooter Industry

E-Ozzie scooters

~ Sponsored Content ~ Melbourne academic and entrepreneur Aldo Vera gained rare insight to the state and needs of Australia’s e-scooter industry when he completed a business PhD in the electric vehicle sector several years ago. His findings – and his experience as a recycling business owner in his native Chile – inspired Aldo and…