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Giant has unveiled its second brand store this year with Giant Poole, formerly known as Cycle Paths, now open for business. Giant Poole is a short walk (or ride) from Poole Train station and the natural harbour. This new store is designed to offer customers “an enhanced shopping experience”. The …

Re-Cycle, the UK charity which sends unwanted bikes to Africa, has teamed up with Colchester-based cycling club, Velo Club Revolution, to host its annual Spring Sportive on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Each year, the non-competitive cycling event raises funds to enable Re-Cycle, one of the UK’s largest bicycle charities, to …

Shimano has introduced a new component name with the arrival of Essa, an 8-speed 1x system aimed at entry-level cyclists and an affordable price point. Important to note: Essa is not a groupset. Based on the existing Hyperglide platform, Essa-branded products will only include the rear derailleur and front crank, …

Northwave has launched an all-new shoe, the Hammer Plus, with a specific focus on the evolving needs of multi-discipline riders. How so you ask? Is the cross-over just a marketing messaging exercise? The launch announcement would suggest otherwise. First up we have an acknowledgement that what works for elite XC …

Fazua has launched its latest app update, version 2.1.0, with the activity tracking app now enabling e-bike riders to get a detailed overview and analysis of their trips at a glance. The new feature offers, amongst a host of other features, a data summary of the rider’s top speed, pedalling …

The Bike Mill in West Yorkshire has changed its entire business model to adapt to the modern industry. Rebecca Bland visited the store to find out more. This piece first appeared in the October edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Compared to even 10 years ago, …

Santafixie, the online urban cycling store and manufacturer of fixie bikes and components, is expanding its own product catalogue with 10 models of handlebar tapes. A spokesperson for Santafixie said: “Named SNTFX Special, they are obviously special. “Not only because of the quality of the material with which they have …

BikeBiz catches up with Jim Walker, managing director of East Sussex-based Enigma Bicycle Works This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little background on Enigma? Enigma was founded in 2006 as a titanium only brand. …

Based on the outskirts of Manchester, Renthal is a component brand that has stood the test of time. BikeBiz visited the iconic brand’s HQ earlier this year. This piece first appeared in the September edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Renthal is a name that will …