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Letter From America: Infrastructure Over Subsidies for Cycling Boost
Santa Fe, US There’s been much wailing and gnashing of teeth of late among e-bike advocates who’ve long hoped the federal government would loosen its purse strings and subsidise the purchase of new e-bikes. And it almost came to be. But a bold plan to offer a 30% tax credit toward the purchase of an…
Letter to the Editor – Melbourne Bike Show Concerns
Bentleigh, Vic To the Editor, Any news on the onslaught of people asking for refunds for the Melbourne Bike Show over the weekend? They didn’t engage directly with industry players (the ones I talked to), super short planning period, BIG talk online and advertising, but they delivered bunk. They turned off comments to their posts…
Top Trends in MTB Amazing Evolution
Mountain bikes continue to be a hotspot for innovation in cycling, as adaptation to their habitats take them further from the age-old traits of their road-bound relations. Amid a sea of fresh ideas and reconsidered solutions to the challenges and opportunities of off-road riding, some concepts come and go, while others plot a path for…
O2feel the French Flair for e-MTBs
~ Sponsored Content ~ An emphasis on high-quality European brands has effectively positioned Melbourne-based company Dutch Cargo as a distributor and retailer of cargo bikes, and now it’s taking a similar approach to e-MTBs. As electric mountain bikes grab a rapidly increasing share of floor space at most bike stores in Australia and NZ, Dutch…
BZ Optics Has Clear Vision for Market Expansion
~ Sponsored Content ~ All the pieces are falling into place for Gold Coast-based eyewear company BZ Optics, as more and more cycling folk share its vision. The young company, established in 2017, developed the world’s first bifocal sunglasses with high-impact UV activated photochromic lenses which transition from clear (Category 0) in low or no…
BikeSportz – Dialled Dirt Division
~ Sponsored Content ~ Covering a broad range of MTB component categories, BikeSportz has partnered with brands that allow them to cater for everyone; from entry level shredders to cashed-up enthusiasts. From pedals to saddles, cranks and clothing, BikeSportz has a comprehensive range of gear to meet your customers’ mountain bike needs. Their pedal line-up…
Bone Phone Mount; Secure, Versatile & Competitively Priced
~ Sponsored Content ~ Whether it’s for navigation, hands-free communication or using Strava to track a ride, smart phones remain a constant companion—even whilst on the bike. As a result, we’re seeing a growing demand for phone mounts and they can make an easy POS item. Wanting to gain a piece of this market, KWT…
Unlock the power of in-house carbon inspection with Cycle Inspect
~ Sponsored Content ~ While carbon fibre is the most common material on up-market bikes, it’s also the most misunderstood. Carbon can be both light and extremely strong but when crash damage or fatigue related issues arise, it isn’t immediately obvious. As it stands, there are precious few carbon specialists in Australia who are equipped…
Streamlined B2B Website for BikeSportz
~ Sponsored Content ~ Despite having over 35 years’ experience as one of Australia’s leading wholesalers, with 90% dealer coverage, BikeSportz continues to refine their service and push to improve every aspect of their business. One example of this is their B2B site, which was relaunched in June 2022. The new B2B site aims to…
Look Inside Seven Radically Different Bike Shops
Frankfurt, Germany It’s amazing how varied bike shops can be and still trade successfully. Arriving in Frankfurt with a day to spare before Eurobike-related activities, gave me the opportunity to visit seven radically different bike shops spread throughout the city and suburbs. My three modes of transport between the shops were metro, trams and shared…