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The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled more than 720 positions in 2023, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Brand Manager – Extra UK Extra UK is one of the country’s leading distributors of cycling parts and accessories with an enviable portfolio of marketing leading …

Mahle SmartBike Systems has expanded its range of accessories for X20 with the Duo device. This new remote allows the e-bike rider to have full control on the system without moving their hands from the handlebars. Duo has two buttons for a simple operation. The upper button raises the assistance …

PaceUp Media has launched its new Accelerator Programme, aimed at supporting lean start-up brands looking to scale their PR and marketing activity. The new programme will see PaceUp Media provide strategy, PR, social media and content marketing services at favourable rates for a fixed period. Up to three brands will …

Specialized has this week introduced an updated Recon shoe range and a brand new helmet, the Search, both aimed at an increasingly gravel-focused marketplace. Starting with the Recon, the range naming continues as was, offering 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 models. The all-new shoes are said to directly benefit from S-Works …

Campagnolo has introduced its first spider-based power meter with the launch of the High Precision Power Measurement (HPPM) Power Meter. The all-new HPPM Power Meter features 16 sensors (strain gauges) and one gyroscope, designed to give riders precise and reliable power measurement. Headline technical detail from the launch announcement: Power …

Body Rocket was created with the goal of making aerodynamic data more accessible. BikeBiz catches up with founder Eric DeGolier to see how the business is progressing. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Eric DeGolier came up with the …

Pierer New Mobility may be a new name in the bicycle industry but it is backed by a company that knows how to create success. Daniel Blackham visits the Austrian HQ to learn more about its plans for the mobility market. This piece first appeared in the November edition of …

Opinion: BikeBiz editor Daniel Blackham reacts to Cyclescheme’s update to its retailer agreement Last Week, Cyclescheme announced a major change to its retailer agreement in a move it referred to as “ensuring fairer pricing for customers”. The change, effective from December 22, will see Cyclescheme ask retailers to commit to …

In March the Bicycle Association unveiled plans to launch a UK-wide battery collection and recycling service. Daniel Blackham speaks to Stephen Holt to see how the scheme is progressing. This piece first appeared in the November edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here For the adoption of …