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Kickstarting Bike Careers for Youth on the Spectrum
Melbourne, Victoria Australia’s first bicycle mechanic course specifically for youth with autism will soon launch in Melbourne, in combination with a new specialist mountain bike store. The Kicker Project will provide mechanic courses for neurodiverse people aged 16 and over, to give them career options and help address a shortage of mechanics in the bike…
Major Car Dealership Makes Significant Move into LEV’s
Brisbane, Queensland Spanning more than 75 years, Bartons Motor Group has steadily grown from a small workshop to one of the largest family-owned car dealerships in Queensland, selling multiple car brands through a range of dealerships. In many ways, its company history is similar to other car dealerships around Australia, building upon decades as a…
Mate Rates for Fashion Infiltration
Melbourne, Victoria A new Melbourne-based e-bike venture is about to create an unprecedented nexus between cycling and fashion. As part of MateBike Australia’s launch last month, the company has signed up with a major online fashion retailer. Mate this week became the first e-bike brand to be sold on leading Australian online fashion and lifestyle…
How’s Business? – July 2022
Welcome to our monthly check-in with bicycle retailers across Australia and NZ.As always, in addition to asking “How’s business?” we asked a follow up question. This month’s question was, “How is your winter season shaping up compared to pre-covid winters?” Mark Wade from Pitcrew Bikes, who has two stores, to the north and south of…
Adelaide Urban Bike Specialist up for Sale
Adelaide, South Australia Adelaide’s leading commuter and urban bike specialist, Treadly Bike Store, is on the market, as founder and co-owner Sam Neeft looks to recharge his batteries and spend more time with his young family. After more than a decade building the business into an integrated part of the city’s urban and adventure cycling…
Tern Raises Accessibility Bar By Lowering the Bar
Taipei, Taiwan Urban mobility specialist Tern this week unveiled a new ultra-low-step urban e-bike designed to “deliver the joy of cycling to a much wider audience”. “…the NBD will be refreshingly easy to hop aboard and ride,” Tern Team Captain Josh Hon said while the NBD is a particularly easy-to-handle bike for the average rider…
Micromobility Conference & Expo will Cater for Dealers
Randwick, NSW Independent Bicycle Dealers will find that a trip to Sydney for the Micromobility Conference and Expo gives them both an enjoyable and profitable experience. All dealers will be able to attend the event free of charge, provided they pre-register. Expo registrations will open soon at www.micromobilityexpo.com.au. Although both days of the event will…
Industry Input on Helmet Regulation Review
Canberra, ACT Bike industry representatives have until 15th July to lodge a submission on an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) review into bicycle helmet regulations. The review is considering two options for the Australian mandatory helmet standard: Updating the Mandatory Standard to permit compliance with the latest edition of the voluntary Australian standard, or…
Zoomo Delivers Powerful Moped Masher
Sydney, Australia Sydney’s own global leader in electric last-mile deliveries, Zoomo, last month unveiled its prototype of the Zoomo One, the world’s first 45kmh e-bike built specifically for delivery. “The Zoomo One combines moped-level performance, unmatched reliability, advanced safety, and broad customisation options to empower riders and businesses to make the green switch from pollutive…
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…