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New Champions for Saving Money, Time and Waste
~ Sponsored Content ~ Champions Choice is giving bicycle workshops a more cost–efficient and eco-friendly option for tyre sealants. The new inhouse brand by Newcastle-based distributor Lusty Industries is not only unrivalled for price, it also offers high performance courtesy of its Infinite-Ride formulation and has been engineered and produced entirely in Australia. Lusty Industries…
Letter From America – Economic Headwinds Bring Dour Outlook for 2023
Sante Fe, US As the year winds down, looking toward 2023 is a daunting task whether as a manufacturer, supplier or retailer. So let’s take a stab at some prognostications and sort out the macro-economic headwinds and the downdrafts wafting through retail. Nonetheless, now is the time to rewrite and rethink forecasts for next year.…
Instant Recognition is Key to Flock Success
~ Sponsored Content ~ A trail blazing new bicycle taillight developed in Australia is helping motorists more quickly recognise cyclists at night … and many riders and retailers are swiftly recognising why that’s a great development. The Flock Light, developed by Melbourne company Flock Project, is the world’s first ‘bio-motion’ rear bike light, directing light…
Evamos Big on Adventure, Small in Stature and Price
~ Sponsored Content ~ Newcastle company Tribe Bikes has made high quality cargo bikes an option for more families by releasing its new Evamos Longtail. The Evamos frame, drive train and componentry are comparable to many high-end imported cargo bikes, but with a price tag thousands of dollars cheaper. “No longer are bike shops having…
Reynolds – Reputation & All-Road Reliability
~ Sponsored Content ~ With 70 years of experience in carbon manufacturing as well as good exposure through OEM spec and elite rider sponsorship, Reynolds is stacked with credibility when it comes to composite wheels. BikeSportz is the official Australian distributor and they hold good stock across the board; from their wide-trail MTB wheels to…
Raising the Dirt on Campagnolo’s Purist Reputation
~ Sponsored Content ~ Few brands conjure notions of road cycling purist quite like Campagnolo. However, its reputation for quality and prestige is expanding beyond tarmac aficionados, with the company releasing its first gravel wheels and group set. The Ekar group set, named after a climb close to Campagnolo’s headquarters in Italy, has burst onto…
Hope Quality, Maximum Value
~ Sponsored Content ~ When it comes to MTB components, you’ll be hard pressed to find a name with better brand credibility than Hope. What may come as a surprise is the competitive pricing that’s offered within the Hope range; something that’s demonstrated perfectly by their Fortus wheels. These tubeless compatible wheels are machine built…
VelectriX – Aussie Design & Local Support
~ Sponsored Content ~ Initiated in 2014, the VelectriX brand was born on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland. At the time, there was a distinct lack of quality options around the $2,000 mark and anything in that price area came with next-to-no aftersales support or warranty. From humble beginnings with a low-fuss, high quality hub-drive…
The More You Learn, The More You Earn!
Wollongong, NSW Years ago, a long-time friend and long-distance mentor of mine, Marc Sani (author of our Letter from America column), taught me a lesson I’ve always tried to implement. “Your readers don’t care what you think, they just want to know the facts! So just report the facts and keep your opinions to yourself.”…
Production Revolution Brings German Giant to Australia
~ Sponsored Content ~ Few Australian cyclists will know the name but an increasing number will be riding bikes with Büchel parts and accessories. For the past 102 years, the family-owned German company has done a thriving B2B trade providing various parts to bicycle manufacturers, including a growing number of brands prominent in Australia. Cube,…