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Technical bikepacking brand Restrap has released a new travel range with three products. The lineup is made of the Utility Hip Pack and Rolltop Backpack (in two sizes, 22L and 40L) and the Light Mount. Restrap describes the Utility Hip Pack as a “meticulously designed piece of kit” tailored to …

Yamaha’s line up of compact drive units has been further strengthened with the launch of the new PWseries C2, a lightweight e-bike motor aimed at the urban and commuter segments. Developed from the PW-CE, the new PWseries C2 delivers 10% more torque than the previous model – giving increased all-around …

The BikeBiz jobs board helped filled over 740 positions in 2022, and listings are still on the rise. Here’s our latest top five… Mechanic (Or Apprentice Mechanic) – Recyke Y’Bike We are recruiting for a new mechanic, or apprentice mechanic, at our Chester le Street Branch! Due to expansion we …

Alans BMX has been appointed as the UK importer for Heresy BMX products. With stock in the UK, the times of retailers and customers not knowing delivery timescales, duty, VAT and handling fees is hopefully over. Additionally, frame options not in stock should be able to be supplied in a …

Evans Cycles, one of the UK’s largest bike retailers, has partnered with Rapha to introduce the brand’s products online and in its 65 nationwide stores. For the first time, a “comprehensive range” of Rapha kit available from Evans Cycles stores includes lightweight, long sleeve and short sleeve jerseys, gilets, commuter …

Former professional rider Russ Downing and his business partner Tim Hammond have been linking cycle retailers together through a new business venture. Alex Ballinger hears more about BikeFlex and how it works. This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Times …

Tocsen is a safety brand that aims to reduce the impact of serious crashes. Co-founder Andreas Botsch talks BikeBiz through the crash-detection technology This piece first appeared in the March edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here What is the story behind Tocsen? The story of Tocsen …

Having celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022, Dahon aims to increase its focus on e-folding bikes for 2023. BikeBiz hears from company founder Dr David Hon

Indoor cycling was a rapidly expanding sector even before the coronavirus pandemic, but could this discipline offer an insight into future cyclists? Alex Ballinger spoke with Wattbike CEO Richard Baker to find out