Tiller Sows Seeds for Greater E-Bike Integration and Innovation

Two men looking at at Tiller Roadster e-bike

Fremantle, WA A WA e-bike manufacturer with ambitions to be Australia’s micromobility answer to Tesla has released its first batch of bikes on the eastern seaboard. The Fremantle start-up, Tiller Rides, has started delivering approximately 50 of its pre-ordered Roadster e-bike up and down the east coast, after previously supplying initial buyers in its home…

Letter From America – Economic Headwinds Bring Dour Outlook for 2023

Sante Fe, US As the year winds down, looking toward 2023 is a daunting task whether as a manufacturer, supplier or retailer. So let’s take a stab at some prognostications and sort out the macro-economic headwinds and the downdrafts wafting through retail. Nonetheless, now is the time to rewrite and rethink forecasts for next year.…

Advance Traders Confirmed for Micromobility Expo

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Sydney, NSW Exhibitor confirmations for the 2022 Micromobility Conference & Expo have reached a crescendo, with Australia’s largest bicycle company, Advance Traders Australia, signing up to be part of the expo. The Brisbane-based wholesaler will have a selection of its e-bike brands on display: Merida, Norco, Moov8 and VeletriX. They will join a number of…

Bosch Unveils New Lighter e-MTB Drive System

high-performance mountain biker

Reutlingen, Germany Bosch has unveiled its new Performance Line CX-R Limited drive unit for high-performance mountain bikes. The CX-R Limited is the lightest drive unit produced by Bosch eBike Systems and is equipped with a new Race Mode developed exclusively for the new drive unit. A statement from the company says the limited-edition motor provides…

Here’s Some Highlights You Can See at the Micromobility Conference & Expo

Specialized e-bike

Sydney, NSW With just over a fortnight until the inaugural Micromobility Conference & Expo, here’s a recap of recent news about just some of the attractions to see and experience: Specialized’s large-scale expansion into the urban bike market will be on full display, with confirmation its exhibit will focus on its commuter bikes and e-bike…

Operators Sought for New Sydney End-of-Trip Facilities

Sussex Street cycling

Sydney, NSW The City of Sydney is calling for operators to manage two end-of-trip facilities for bike riders in the city centre. A new underground cycling facility has been created within Lendlease’s 53-storey tower development near Circular Quay. The Salesforce Tower development at 180 George Street also includes new community infrastructure, a business innovation space,…

We Ride Urges Strong Bike Presence in National EV Policy

Porsche with ebike on the back

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…

Alchemy Expansion Bringing Golden Age for Bike Recycling

Nigel Letty with bikes

Melbourne, Victoria Second-hand bike sales in Australia will enter a new realm as Melbourne’s Alchemy Cycle Trader prepares to relocate into much larger headquarters. The new 900m2 premises will enable the Knoxfield business to combine high-end second-hand and new bike sales with a greater focus on classic and collector bikes, including a museum to showcase…

Damien Departs Flemington Cycles for Fruitful New Career

Flemington Cycles store exterior

Melbourne, Victoria Inner Melbourne bike store Flemington Cycles is set to be sold this month, with long-term owner Damien Lack departing on a radical career change. After owning the suburban store for 27 years, Damien is joining his father-in-law in a growing biosecurity business specialising in fruit fly control. The sale of the specialist Giant…

The More You Learn, The More You Earn!

Wollongong, NSW Years ago, a long-time friend and long-distance mentor of mine, Marc Sani (author of our Letter from America column), taught me a lesson I’ve always tried to implement. “Your readers don’t care what you think, they just want to know the facts! So just report the facts and keep your opinions to yourself.”…