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New arrivals in the cycling space continue to come from the automotive industry, and so it’s the case with the news that Brembo is entering the bicycle world, with Specialized. Before getting into the details, we should point out that Brembo acquired Öhlins in October of 2024. Also worth mentioning …

As direct-to-consumer strategies become more commonplace in the cycling industry, directly influenced by what is happening outside of the industry, 3T has decided to put weight behind supporting local shops and trusted partners. This comes in the form of “a global tour that focuses on authentic, real-life connections”. The vision …

Fazua has announced the launch of Firmware Bundle 12, which offers a substantial update for the brand’s RIDE 60 drive system. The announcement highlights that the update “turns up the joy of riding and every technical climb into serious fun” – leaving little doubt as to the focal point: KickOverrun …

LEVA-EU, the European trade association representing the entire light electric vehicle (LEV) industry, will convene an essential info-meeting at Eurobike on 26 June 2025. The session will address two imminent regulatory challenges with profound implications for LEV manufacturers, assemblers, and distributors operating in the European Union. Upcoming LEV Battery Regulations …

The next generation of SRAM‘s Force and Rival AXS groupsets has arrived in both Road and XPLR configurations – four new groupsets in one launch. Straight away, it’s clear that the shifter ergonomics from SRAM Red – launched 11 months ago – are now available across the entire range being …

As omnichannel becomes the norm for today’s customers and retailers, solutions that enable IBD to compete for business on the internet are needed. The challenge, for many IDBs, is the perception of what is required to do this successfully: Skills, budget, time, and resources – all in short supply for …

Brompton has launched the G Line as the biggest innovation in its history. Daniel Blackham speaks to chief design and engineering officer Will Carleysmith about the product’s origin and development. When a brand as storied as Brompton markets a product as its “biggest innovation in 50 years” it certainly peaks …

In this sponsored feature, BikeBiz looks at Yamaha’s PW-LINK system and how the brand is creating close relationships with OEMs. A new era of industry co-development The two-wheel world changed forever when Yamaha created the world’s first production eBike in 1993. Providing instant drive, the company’s revolutionary Power Assist System …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped fill more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Senior Salesperson- full-time – Giant St Albans We are looking for a full-time sales person to work in our Giant St Albans store. Maybe you have …