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This issue is predominantly dedicated to this year’s COREbike. We spoke to brands and distributors exhibiting at this year’s show to find out what’s in store for visitors.
If you’re visiting this year, take a look at the issue in advance to see what’s new. It will hopefully act as a guide for your visit. For a full list of COREbike exhibitors, head to the CORE website.
We also hear from Simon Ford, Sales & Marketing Director at ABUS UK, who talks through shop design, conversations about bike security and how these things can improve your bottom line. Curious to know how professional fitting services can bring new revenue opportunities to your bike shop? We talk to bike fitter, Tony Corke, who shares insights about his expertise in bike fitting.Â

Plus, all the regulars from industry news to sector guides, including new products, hybrids, folders, commuter clothing and cycle luggage.
Click the page numbers below to head directly to each feature.
FEATURES
12: COREbike Distributor preview:
34: COREbike Product Highlights: Exhibitors give us an overview of what to expect at the show.Â

OPINION
43: Simon Ford, Sales & Marketing Director at ABUS UK, talks through shop design and the opportunity to learn from supermarkets.Â

INTERVIEWS
48: We talk to bike fitter, Tony Corke, about the opportunity that comes from utilising knowledge-based retail, such as specialised shoe fitting.Â
REGULARS
7: Â The latest news from the cycle industry.
PRODUCTS
Sector guides, including new products (54), hybrids, folders and commuter clothing (57) and cycle luggage (61).
