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Flock Light Using Rider Motion to Save Lives
Melbourne, Victoria A Melbourne start-up developing a revolutionary new bike taillight will be looking to make valuable industry connections when it participates in the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo. Project Flock recently officially launched the world’s first ‘bio-motion’ rear bike light, which directs light onto the rider’s legs to make them easier to see and…
We Ride Urges Strong Bike Presence in National EV Policy
Canberra, ACT Any government incentives to promote electric transportation in Australia needs to include e-bikes, according to a submission being prepared by bicycle advocacy organisations for the Federal Government’s consultation for a National Electric Vehicle Strategy. We Ride Australia is coordinating a joint submission to the strategy and is inviting bike industry members to contribute…
Angle Grinder-Resistant Bike Lock Arrives in Australia
Brisbane, Queensland What is claimed to be the world’s first truly portable bike lock resist to an angle-grinder attack, the Hiplok D1000, is now available in Australia and distributed by Advance Traders. The D1000 uses “advanced material technology never before used in bicycle or motorcycleLocks”, according to a statement by Hiplok. “This includes the use…
PURE Sports Nutrition Launched in Australia
Christchurch, NZ NZ family-owned business PURE Sports Nutrition has signed with Melbourne-based distributor Bikecorp to introduce Australia to its range of natural products. Brother and sister Simon and Marewa Kraak started PURE Sports Nutrition in 2012 after “failing to find sports nutrition products that sat well during training and racing”. “Everything was artificial, full of…
Bosch Heads Expo Newcomers
Sydney, NSW Leading e-bike drive system manufacturer Bosch e-Bike Systems, bike and scooter share company Lime, cargo bike distributor and retailer Dutch Cargo Bikes and cycling eyewear brand BZ Optics are among the most recent exhibitors to sign up for next month’s Micromobility Conference & Expo. Bosch used Eurobike 2022 to unveil updates on its…
Container Rates Forecast to Drop Below Pre-Covid Levels
Hamburg, Germany Shipping container rates are poised to drop below pre-Covid levels according to a report published this month by Container xChange, an online platform for container logistic companies to book and manage containers. The German company attributed the price drop to a fall in China’s exports in September and global economic downturn, saying market…
Lug+Carrie Raises $5 Million Ahead of US Expansion
Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based e-bike subscription provider Lug+Carrie has secured $5 million in bridge funding, as it prepares for expansion into the US and other new markets. “Lug+Carrie have major plans to expand their business and will be launching in the United States via a soon-to-be-announced joint venture with one of their investment partners.” Lug+Carrie says…
New Longtail Cargo Bike from Newcastle Brand
Newcastle, NSW Australian cargo bike brand Tribe Bikes has released a new longtail, the Evamos. It is just the second model released by the Newcastle-based company, which launched into the market with a front-loading cargo trike in 2020. The Evamos can fit two kids on its long rear rack and, courtesy of its integrated MIK…
Desiknio Makes Light Work of New Australian Market Niche
Melbourne, Victoria One of the world’s lightest urban e-bikes, by Spanish manufacturer Desiknio, will soon be available in Australia, with Melbourne-based distributor Dutch Cargo preparing to receive its first shipment. Their arrival in early 2023 will bring another local option for premium urban and commuter e-bikes. Desiknio builds carbon and high-spec aluminium frames and combines…
Pon Hosts Special Night for Cervélo Dealers
Sydney, NSW High performance bike brand Cervélo delivered an unmissable dinner for its Australian retailers last month – based on its perfect attendance rate. Offering the chance to meet one of road cycling’s biggest stars at the moment, in one of the world’s most picturesque city locations, Cervélo and its distributor in this country, Pon.Bike…