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Mahle SmartBike Systems is expanding its range to include a mid-drive motor and entering the e-mountain bike (eMTB) segment for the first time. According to Mahle, the M40 is one of the most powerful systems on the market. Specifications: Torque: 105 Nm Peak Power: 850 W Motor Weight: 2.5 kg Power‑to‑Weight Ratio: 340 W/kg Support Ratio: up to 400 % …

Reid Bikes has announced a collaboration with Irish distributor, Cara Trade to bring Reid bikes to Ireland. According to Reid, their collaboration with Cara Trade marks more than just a product launch, the brand says it reflects a shared vision for long-term success in the Irish market. Reid has said …

Shimano has introduced its new fully wireless Di2 XTR M9200 mountain bike components. According to Shimano, the no-compromise Di2 system delivers ultra-precise and lightning-quick electronic shifting capabilities, with increased durability across each component. Shimano says the new system is engineered to withstand the demands of real-world racing, and features their …

Cycle insurance specialist Bikmo has revealed that reported bike thefts in England and Wales continue to decline, based on newly released police data. According to Bikmo, the findings show “another year of progress, reinforcing a long-term downward trend in bicycle theft.”   The announcement coincides with the launch of Bikmo’s …

Shimano, the pioneers of electric shifting, have introduced the brand’s newest innovation in the form of a battery-free automatic shifting system for all Urban, Trekking, and Gravel bikes – named Q’AUTO. With Di2 making its debut some 16 years ago, this latest innovation brings an entirely other focal point to …

Whyte Bikes will always be synonymous with performance mountain bikes, but 2024 will see them engage with a wider audience. Rebecca Bland speaks to marketing director Matt Skinner about Whyte’s rebrand, new ranges and finding opportunity This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your …

Cargo bike enthusiast Jack Lenox opened a new electric cargo bike shop in Lancaster called E-Radicals earlier this year. He chats to Rebecca Morley This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here From saving money, reducing congestion, and staying active, the …

BikeBiz editor Daniel Blackham is sent to Spokes People in Milton Keynes to complete Cytech Technical One This piece first appeared in the February edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here The idea of sending BikeBiz to study the Cytech Technical One course was conceptualised by former …

The February edition of BikeBiz is now live. Read the digital edition online here Never miss an issue, subscribe to BikeBiz for free here  Off the beaten track Search a cycling consumer magazine in recent months and a hot topic of debate has been: Is gravel here to stay? Or …