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Ison Distribution has announced the introduction of Revoloop to its portfolio of brands. Revoloop are best known for manufacturing low rolling resistance, light and compact TPU inner tubes. Designed, developed and precision engineered in Germany by TPUplus, a specialist thermoplastic polyurethane manufacturer, Revoloop tubes are made from a high-tech plastic …

Extra UK has confirmed that Chamois Butt’r Ultra balm is now available in the UK for the first time. According to the brand, Chamois Butt’r Ultra balm is made for “the most demanding conditions”. The innovative Chamois Butt’r Ultra formula is designed to alleviate discomfort and chafing that cyclists commonly …

Chicken CycleKit has been announced as the exclusive UK distributor for German bicycle component brand Thun. The Leighton Buzzard-based distributor says the partnership will bring “many benefits” to its client base. Thun is best known for producing bottom brackets reinforced with strong thermoplastic carbon composites meaning they can be fitted …

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 …

Gocycle founder Richard Thorpe reflects on missed opportunities, long-term investments and incentivisation in an ever-growing sector

Upgrade recently added Thomson to its brand portfolio. Rebecca Morley caught up with Rory Hitchens to find out more

ArmaUrto director Chris Battin tells Rebecca Morley about the brand’s dealer direct programme and how it fills a gap in the market for IBDs

Rebecca Morley explores how COVID-19 will impact the way we travel in the UK