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Giant has reported a 5.4% fall in first half revenue when compared to the same period last year, down to NT$42.6 billion (£1.32 billion). Product sales in Europe were down 12% for the period, with American sales falling by 44%. The company says that strong sales in China helped after …

Specialized has launched the Tarmac SL8, described by the brand as “the world’s fastest race bike”. The SL8 sees improvements to aerodynamics, a 15% reduction in weight and a 33% improvement over the Tarmac SL7. Additional statistics provided by Specialized show the frameset to weigh a reported 685g, with a …

Blike has welcomed British brand Estarli to its growing portfolio of e-bikes available on a monthly subscription, with insurance and servicing included. Founded in 2020 by brothers Alex and Oliver Francis, the expanding company builds and designs all of its models at their Chilterns factory. Four of Estarli’s British-built models …

Bosch eBike Systems is expanding the digital theft protection capabilities of its smart system. The latest eBike Flow app update allows riders to use the Kiox 300 and Kiox 500 displays as a key to unlock their e-bike in addition to their smartphone. Another new feature also gives them the …

Core, a Swiss company known for its real-time core body temperature sensor, is signalling a new direction with significant leadership changes. The recent appointment of Ross McGraw as VP and head of Core, with experience at Hammerhead, Paramount, and Vice, alongside advisor Cees De Witte, formerly of Giro, Spyder, New …

Bob Elliot is launching a new in-house, IBD-focused brand this month. James Groves catches up with director Paul Elliot as he discusses close relationships, expanding offerings and self-selling products

By Karen Gee, founder and editor of family cycling website Cycle Sprog

Indoor cycling became more prominent than ever in 2019, but Wattbike CEO Richard Baker believes the 2020 Olympics will be a catalyst for even further growth...

Following an uncertain 2019 for retail, Rebecca Morley asks bike shops how they have fared during the winter period