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Eurobike Reflects Maturity of Kids Bike Market
Frankfurt, Germany Ah, kids bikes … they’re growing up so fast. The children’s cycling market is steadily maturing and Eurobike 2022 was thrilling confirmation of its evolution in many directions. Multiple brands of electric balance bikes, mini cargobikes, cycles made entirely from recycled materials and increasingly protective, lightweight and easy-to-use child seats; in many ways…
Hamax Trailers – Scandinavian Safety
~ Sponsored Content ~ Whether it’s automobiles, protective gear or airlines, Scandinavian brands hold a strong reputation for safety. Established in 1958, Norwegian company Hamax follows suit with their premium range of child seats and bike trailers. They currently have two models within their bike trailer range, both offering adaptability to suit various applications and…
Thule Adds New Childs Seat and Trailer Options
~ Sponsored Content ~ Thule has built one of the biggest product portfolios for active parents to enjoy life and take their kids along for the ride. From running strollers to hiking baby carriers, to bike child seats and bike trailers, Thule’s range is continuing to evolve and has been expanded by the new the…
Letter from America: Signs of Major Market Contractions
Santa Fe, US Here’s a prediction and if it’s wrong … well, that’s the way predictions go. Nonetheless, let me go out on a limb and suggest that the US bicycle market will contract, perhaps significantly, over the next 12 months. And the outlines of that trend are starting to emerge. Anecdotal evidence suggest inventory…
Expanded Hubtiger Builds Stronger Customer Connections
~ Sponsored Content ~ Imagine a software platform and app that keeps track of your customers’ bikes and how much work key parts have done. What if that app could then automatically notify a rider when a part has reached a certain number of working hours or mileage, and alerts the cyclists to bring the…
HJC Sports Helmets – For The Moment
~ Sponsored Content ~ Originating from Korea and enjoying huge popularity in the Europe, HJC has half a century of experience in producing premium-level motorbike helmets. More recently they’ve taken on the cycling market, leveraging off their experience with advanced materials and in-house wind tunnel facility to compete directly with the big players. South Side…
Electronic Upgrade for Shimano 105
Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan Shimano’s 105 group set has been upgraded to electronic shifting, as the model celebrating its 40th anniversary. The move to Di2 electronic shifting technology for the 105 R7100 group also incorporates a step up from 11 speed to the company’s flagship 12-speed system. Shimano 105’s Di2 utilises a hybrid system, with a…
Letter From America: Rationale Behind the Great White Feeding Frenzy
Santa Fe, New Mexico It’s as if someone tossed a ton of chum into the turbulent waters surrounding independent bicycle dealers, attracting a scrum of swift-moving sharks snapping up prime retail locations in the prosperous suburbs of major metropolitan areas. Look at a map and it’s easy to see where the Great Whites — Trek,…
Letter from America: Taking Stock of the Chaos
Sante Fe, New Mexico So much change, so much disruption, so much unknown—that characterises much of what can be discerned from the steady drumbeat of economic news today. “Where there’s chaos there’s often opportunity, and it takes an optimist to find those opportunities.” Most of it has been decidedly downbeat. It’s a bull market for…
Bike Tourism Brings New Journey for Travel Cases
Bike cases were once the almost exclusive domain of the travelling elite athlete but a surge in cycle tourism promises to bring a major market upheaval. It’s not that long since the appearance of a bike box or bag in an airport’s oversized baggage collection point could inspire a confident enquiry about the owner’s upcoming…