Trade
First Data of Covid Bike Boom in June and July Import Figures
Bicycle import figures are now in for June and July and the expected surge is starting to appear in the data. June was strong with 99,554 bicycles imported. That’s 46% up from 67,937 in June 2019 and the second highest June total over the past decade. July saw a record number of bicycles imported into…
How Sustainable are Bicycle Tyres and Tubes?
Anna’s most recent blog provided some initial discussion around the sustainability and ethics of cycling products, primarily focusing on cycling kit and apparel. We continue the theme this month, to help position you to respond to customer queries and curiosity in this space. This month, we look at tyres and tubes – arguably the most…
BIA to Lobby for Faster Ebikes in Australia
In April this year, Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) requested feedback from importers on the preferred maximum speed for power-assisted pedal bicycles in Australia. With 75% of the 52 responses indicating 32kph as the preferred speed, the BIA has commenced lobbying the Federal Government to modify the Australian Design Rules to increase the limit from the…
Mobile Bicycle Mechanics Australia is Launched
In an effort to better support riders in these challenging times Mobile Bicycle Mechanics from across Australia have come together via a national service directory. Over 20 Mechanics from 15 major cities have already joined the fledgling network that enables customers to find the mechanic nearest to them and mechanics to share experience & knowledge…
Thanks for Your Support of Our New Online YearBook – Print Edition Coming!
Bicycle trade members have immediately embraced our electronic only format of The Latz Report YearBook 2020. In since going live on Friday 3rd July, The YearBook immediately jumped to our number one page on The Latz Report, even outranking our home page and recording 951 views for the last 28 days of July. Although the…
Announcing Five New Initiatives For You, Our Latz Report Community
It’s hard to believe that we’re rapidly approaching the first anniversary since creating The Latz Report. Thanks to feedback from our community, here are five new initiatives that we’re pleased to announce. The Yearbook is going back into print!In April 2021, we’ll be doing the next edition of The Latz Report Yearbook. We’ll be adding…
Knog Announces New Partnership with Wide Open Distribution
On 15th August, Melbourne based design company Knog announced a new partnership with Wide Open Distributors in New Zealand. Knog has been designing and producing bicycle products and accessories for over 15 years and has been selling products into the New Zealand market for seven of those years. Previously, Knog had partnered with Bikes International.…
New Marketing Manager Starts at Advance Traders
Ms Jo Kinsella has just started as Marketing Manager at Advance Traders head office in Brisbane. She is stepping in for Chris-Jane Lo who is taking 12 months’ maternity leave starting from 28th August. Jo has a background in the property, aviation and wholesale industries and is a keen road and MTB rider. In the…
Survey of Australian Bike Dealers Documents Huge Sales Spike
Every bike industry member knows that bike sales have boomed since March. Empty bike dealer showrooms and wholesaler warehouses bear testament to this fact. But exactly how many extra bikes have been sold? Bicycle Industries Australia (BIA) recently conducted a nationwide survey of bicycle shops to answer this question. Before sharing the results, here are…
Cassons Comment Upon Their Stock Availability
Last month we ran this article in which we asked Australia’s leading P&A wholesalers to comment about disruptions to their stock supplies and other business impacts due to Covid-19. Given that stock shortages have been such a major issue, we were not surprised to see that it was our most popular article in last month’s…