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Velduro UK has announced that it is now seeking a select number of specialist dealers and approved build partners across the UK. Velduro says the Avinox-powered E-MTB and E-Gravel brand has officially launched in the UK, bringing its New Zealand-developed Rogue and Phantom platforms to British riders. Alongside the launch, …

Cowboy, the Brussels-based connected urban e-bike business, has officially closed its deal with ReBirth Group Holding SA — the French mobility group behind renowned cycling brands including Peugeot, Gitane, and Solex. This agreement signals a significant new phase for Cowboy, bringing together the company’s design, software, and product expertise with …

Tern Bicycles recently announced US $35,000 in donations as part of its annual program that contributes at least 1% of the previous year’s profits to organisations advancing positive social and environmental change. As part of this year’s update, Tern gave the program a new name, Good Werx, in remembrance of …

With the introduction of the GRX RX717 component lineup, Shimano is bringing robust Di2 electronic shifting to more gravel riders than ever before. That’s the headline as the Japanese electronic shifting pioneer brings an expanded range of gravel-specific components to market, with the aim of offering products “that fit every …

A group of private strategic investors led by former Crankbrothers CEO Gaspare Licata has acquired a majority stake in Extreme Racing Shox (EXT), the Italian manufacturer of high-performance suspension systems for bicycle and motorsports applications. I’ve admired EXT’s factory, engineering culture, and the people behind it for years. This acquisition …

In the third feature of her visual merchandising series, Hannah Downs from HD Visual Services shares some tips on changes you can make that should help you increase sales. Visual Merchandising is a key part of any retail store, and telling the story of your brand. There’s a good chance if …

This piece first appeared in the July edition of BikeBiz magazine – not subscribed? Get a free subscription. Pearson is a British bike brand on the move. Speaking with CEO, Scott Davies, it becomes clear that the brand is guided by one simple yet powerful ideal.  Here we find out how the brand …

Earlier in the year, we launched our ‘Mechanic of the Month’ in partnership with bikebook to champion bicycle mechanics around the UK. We now have additional support from Topeak, who agreed to support the initiative by offering Topeak tools and best trade pricing across the Topeak Tools/Workshop range (via Extra UK) for …

In the second feature of her new visual merchandising series, Hannah Downs from HD Visual Services talks through ways to put simple Christmas displays together in your bike shop. It’s important to keep gift buyers in mind at this time of year. They may visit to try and find the perfect gift …