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For enthusiasts, the Diamondback name is sexy but Raleigh isn't. From now on Raleigh will not be promoted to hardcore users as Diamondback takes its place

Long live the Diamondback team.

Raleigh P&A will start distributing Rond-MAGURA and Vetta components from the end of September. But the big news is the simultaneous worldwide launch of Outland, a new own-label components brand from the designers of Derby-owned Diamondback bikes in the US

It may be lovely right now but it aint gonna hold. The weather experts are predicting a lousy weekend (although Bank Holiday Monday should be finer).

Those IBDs who think paying on 30 days is for sissies wont like this idea: a website where retailers who take ages to pay are named and shamed

D.D.G. Cycles of Nottingham has acquired the brand name of Onza for the European market. It will be distributed to the trade via Kennedys Direct Supplies and will be sold consumer-direct by Super Cycles of Nottingah

The Olympics start on Friday September 14th. Here are the times when track cycling makes it onto the Beeb. The times for the road race and XC MTB event will be announced by the BBC next week

Bargains.co.uk wants smaller e-tailers as partners

At yesterdays product presentation to the sales force at Eastwood Hall, close to Nottingam, Raleighs new marketing manager revealed some seismic brand re-focussing.

Its a possibility, but not likely, argues The Guardian.