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Better Retailer Profits Straight Out of the Box with Schwalbe
~ Sponsored Content ~ BikeBox gives retailers a chance to pump up their profits with the Schwalbe Tyre Happy Customer Rewards Program, that escalates the rewards for dealers as they increase their monthly acquisitions. The program offers a reward rebate of up to 15% based on a retailer’s monthly spend, as a gesture from BikeBox…
Why Won’t Shimano Open an Account for my Bike Shop?
Brunswick, Vic To whom it may concern, I’m the recent new owner of a small service and repairs focused bike shop in Brunswick, Melbourne called Sunup Cycles. I wanted to reach out so that you might pass on a warning to other small shops or individuals considering investing in a new bicycle retail and/or repairs…
Product Briefs: Bastille, Floya, Ride Kola, Bo, BluBrake
French manufacturer Bastille has released what it’s calling the first foldable bike to have large wheels and no compromise in handling. Bastille says the design had two motivations: an observation that many people are reluctant to cycle commute because they fear having their bike stolen, so they don’t want to leave it parked in a…
Fully Amp’d and on the Move
~ 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
~ 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…
Simplicity, Dependability & Comfort – Dyson Bikes Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation
~ Sponsored Content ~ Homegrown brand Dyson Bikes earned early acclaim with its dedication to simplicity and dependability and has stuck to that path during a successful first decade in business. Dyson Bikes was just one year into its journey when its original Hard Tail model was one of only four e-bikes recommended by a…
Crystal Clear Evidence for Trading Muc for More Bucks
~ 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
~ 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
~ 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
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.…