COVID Sales Boost Hits Second Wave

By Scott Green | 27th January 2022 |
Many cycling newcomers who made hasty purchases because of COVID are now looking to upgrade to bikes more fitting to their needs, according to Bicycles Plus owner Robert Thompson.

Sydney NSW Australia’s COVID-induced surge in bike industry sales is entering a second wave, with many cycling newcomers ready to step up their equipment, according to industry veteran Robert Thomson from Sydney store Bicycles Plus. Robert said he was starting to see a surge of buyers keen to upgrade to bikes more fitting to their…

Shimano’s Malaysia Factory Closed Due to Covid Wave

By Phil Latz | 24th June 2021 |
Shimano Factory

The Shimano component factory in Malaysia has not yet restarted its production following a forced closure. The factory had to shut down completely last week after the Malaysian government issued a total lockdown from June 1 to June 14 considering the situation of COVID-19 in the country. Further delays in the supply chain are now…