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Shimano Europe issues voluntary inspection and replacement for certain Hollowtech road cranks

Shimano Europe has issued a voluntary inspection and replacement notice for selected bonded 11-speed Hollwtech II road cranksets produced between June 1, 2012, up to and including June 30, 2019, for a possible bonding separation issue. To remedy this situation, Shimano will have applicable, pre-July 2019, cranksets inspected by authorised …

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The top five jobs in the bike trade this week – 22nd September

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Claims Handler – Moston Consultants We are looking for a claims handler to specialise in bike claims. This role will be fully office based. We are looking …

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Leatt appoints Bastian Dietz and Dain Zaffke to focus on MTB market

Leatt, the head-to-toe protective gear brand, has announced that it is reinforcing its team with two key industry professionals to focus on the MTB market: Bastian Dietz rejoins Leatt as international marketing manager for MTB and Dain Zaffke joins as VP of sales and marketing for MTB, focusing on the …

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Alex Ballinger steps down as BikeBiz editor, staff writer Daniel Blackham promoted to editor

After two years at the helm, Alex Ballinger is stepping down from his role as editor of BikeBiz, and will be replaced by staff writer Daniel Blackham. Blackham joined the BikeBiz team in March 2023 as staff writer, moving into bike media from his role in local journalism. Since joining …

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Shimano expected to release UK update as 760,000 Hollowtech road cranks recalled in America

Shimano has issued a recall of 760,000 road cranks sold in the USA and Canada after more than 4,000 reported incidents of cranksets separating. According to an update issued by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday, September 21, the recalled bonded crank parts “can separate and break, …

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British Cycling appoints Stephen Brown to new director of change role

British Cycling has announced that Stephen Brown will join the organisation in the new role of director of change later this month. Brown joins the organisation from the 2026 European Athletics Championships, where he is interim chief operating officer, having spent the past six months establishing a new single purpose …

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British nutrition brand Rawvelo launches in North America

Rawvelo, the London-based all-natural, plant-based endurance and adventure nutrition brand, has launched in North America via online nutrition marketplace The Feed. The Rawvelo range is now available from The Feed so consumers can purchase individual items to create their own bespoke basket of nutrition. Jason Evans, Rawvelo co-founder, said: “Expanding …

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Mobile mechanic Mobytek targeted by thieves in Ealing

A London-based mobile mechanic has been targeted by thieves with a large amount of bikes, components and accessories stolen. Mobytek, which specialises in road, tri/TT and gravel bikes, had the stock taken from its van in Ealing, West London overnight on Monday, September 18. The company was founded in 2008 …

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Challenge Tires increases support to UK cyclocross leagues

Challenge Tires, handmade manufacturers of cyclocross, gravel and road tyres, alongside UK distributor Upgrade Bikes have announced they will carry on the sponsorship of one cyclocross league, but also introduce support for another, in a show of support for both the sport and the British racing scene. For the past …

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ACT endorses Gogeta as industry Cycle to Work scheme

The Association of Cycle Traders (ACT) has announced its endorsement of Gogeta as the industry’s official Cycle to Work Scheme. According to the ACT, Gogeta will offer: ultra low commissions to bike retailers and an online marketplace where employees can browse live stock and see tax free cycling savings in …

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