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Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated e-bike brand formed with American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, has announced its entrance into the e-bike market. The new company’s first line of products will arrive in spring 2021. Taking its name from ‘Serial Number One’, the nickname for Harley-Davidson’s first motorcycle, Serial 1 Cycle …

Brompton has teamed up with GoCardless to streamline the payments of Brompton Bike Hire. Brompton customers in the UK can now benefit from easy to set-up and manage monthly payments, powered by GoCardless, “guaranteeing a seamless experience for both the customer and merchant”. With the average UK household spending £552 …

Cannondale has issued a safety notice on the front mudguard on its Canvas NEO bicycles. “We have received a few reports of issues with the hardware that attaches the front mudguard on some Cannondale Canvas NEO 1 and Canvas NEO 2 bicycles that caused the front mudguard to become detached …

Myagi has released a new mobile app for communicating with frontline sales staff. Available for both Apple iOS and Android devices, the new app aims to help customers in the bike industry and beyond ensure their sales channels are ‘customer-ready’. Key new features include: – Team Chat – A chatroom …

fizik has “redesigned power transfer” with the Vento Stabilita Carbon. The road racing shoes are designed to prioritise foot stability, “minimising unnecessary foot movement that leads to wasted watts and lost power”. “Stripping away any unnecessary material and weight, fizik has prioritised performance by positioning Dynamic Arch Support 2.0 on …

After two acquisitions in quick succession, Wahoo’s tenth year has proven to be far more than just an anniversary. Rebecca Morley catches up with CEO Mike Saturnia as he talks acquisitions, turning points and company culture

Cycling in itself is a very green option, but the industry still causes plenty of carbon footprint, be it from events, packaging or factory running. BikeBiz reached out to the industry to investigate what more we can be doing to protect our planet

Rob Dempsey dives into the main party manifestos to see what they may offer cyclists

Rachel White, head of Public Affairs at Sustrans, tells BikeBiz why parties need to tackle the climate crisis for future generations