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Welcome to How’s Business, brought to you by Knog – Australian designed and lighting up the world. With Christmas approaching, for this month’s follow-up question I asked, “What do you think the Christmas holidays and summer season will be like for you and your store?” In keeping with this holiday theme, I spoke to a couple of businesses that have …
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Sakai, Japan. Cycling media around the world have been reporting on a malware attack that has seen thousands of confidential Shimano documents leaked to the public. The source of these reports is this article in the tech website Escape Collective. In case you don’t want to wade through that fairly long and detailed article, here’s a summary: A criminal hacking …
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Two leading brands in pedal and shoe technology, HT Components and FLR, have recently been added to GPI Apollo’s already extensive product line-up. HT Components is a renowned innovator in pedal technology, with a broad range of clipless and flat pedal options, while FLR’s flagship F-XX is the shoe of choice for many Pro Tour riders …
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BikeBox gives retailers a chance to pump up their profits with the Schwalbe Tyre Happy Customer Rewards Program, that escalates the rewards for dealers as they increase their monthly acquisitions. The program offers a reward rebate of up to 15% based on a retailer’s monthly spend, as a gesture from BikeBox to say thank you for …
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French manufacturer Bastille has released what it’s calling the first foldable bike to have large wheels and no compromise in handling. Bastille says the design had two motivations: an observation that many people are reluctant to cycle commute because they fear having their bike stolen, so they don’t want to leave it parked in a public space, and a desire …
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Canberra, ACT. As all Australian bicycle industry members know, for more than a year now we’ve been in a situation of overstock, leading to discounting that is eroding profit margins for both wholesalers and retailers. Therefore, while it would normally be a concern to see import levels falling, right now it’s good news. We recently received a further three months …
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Warburton, Vic. One of the best known faces, and voices… in the Australian bicycle industry is retiring on Friday 15th December after a lifetime of deep immersion in all aspects of cycling. When I first started Bicycling Australia magazine, Rob featured prominently as a mountain bike racer, including our front cover photo in late 1993 when he won both the …
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Hobart. The Tasmanian Government has launched a rebate program for e-mobility devices. The program is a national first and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport, particularly from daily commuting. The program is an initiative of Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25. Rebates of 12 percent of the purchase price are available for e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, and personal mobility…
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Yarralin, NT. Dirt Works co-founder Wayne Chapman just let us know that he and his wife Kyria are moving to one of the most remote corners of Australia Yarralin, in the Northern Territory is five hours’ drive from the nearest towns, Katherine NT to the east and Kunanarra, WA to the west. Kyria has always had a strong interest in …
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Wollongong NSW. As every business owner knows, sometimes you have to make tough decisions, especially when it comes to controlling costs and keeping them less than income. So it was with great regret that I decided to at least partially let go of our superstar Editor, Scott Green. I’ve included a farewell note from Scott below. This is slightly modified …
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Sydney, NSW. Cult motorcycle and lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina has become the Australian distributor for a much younger but equally chic company, CAKE, a Swedish manufacturer of premium lightweight electric mopeds and motorcycles. CAKE, whose range includes utilitarian mopeds for tradesmen, along with ultra-modern offroad motorcycles, declared the new partnership and strategic entry into the Australian market is a …
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Canberra, ACT. Nationally consistent controls and systems for the sale, testing and disposal of lithium-ion batteries are needed to address the “limited but increasing number” of fires started by these batteries, according to a recently-released report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Lithium-ion Batteries and Consumer Product Safety Report delivers six recommendations for improved battery safety – …
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Melbourne, Victoria. GPI Apollo and FLR cycling shoes have just announced an exclusive partnership for Australian distribution. FLR which as Israeli based global brand, has been distributed previously in Australia, but not for some time. Stock has already landed with key price points starting at $99.95 RRP in road, MTB and freeride categories with very strong dealer margins. FLR sponsored …
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Taichung, Taiwan. Taiwanese manufacturer Hyena, a supplier of e-bikes and components to some of the world’s biggest brands, recently unveiled its first full mid-drive system, as the company moves towards its ambitions to provide a full solution for systems and complete e-bikes. Hyena co-founder and CEO Charlie Chuang said the Unidrive 60 mid-drive system, for road, city and trekking bikes, …
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Brunswick, Vic. To whom it may concern, I'm the recent new owner of a small service and repairs focused bike shop in Brunswick, Melbourne called Sunup Cycles. I wanted to reach out so that you might pass on a warning to other small shops or individuals considering investing in a new bicycle retail and/or repairs venture. I have many years’ …
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Canberra, ACT. Bicycle trips replaced 3.9 billion kilometres of motor vehicle travel in Australia in 2022, saving an estimated 514,096 metric tonnes of CO2, according to the second biennial economic report released by peak cycling advocacy group WeRide Australia. The 2023 WeRide Australian Cycling and eScooter Economy Report - the largest Australian study of its kind funded by governments …
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Canberra, ACT. Each year since 2002 We Ride Australia and its predecessor, the Cycling Promotion Fund has honoured individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions towards a wide range of cycling-related activities. After being held in other cities for several years, this year’s awards dinner returned to the Mural Hall in the heart of Australia’s Parliament House. Although this invitation-only …
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