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Yeti Cycles has launched a new SB165, and, as with any product the Golden, Colorado, headquartered brand introduces, there is plenty of expectation, and much to say. As the launch announcement rightly points out, the new bike has big shoes to fill. Previous iterations have “been ridden off many cliffs …

Urban electric bike brand Gocycle has unveiled its first children’s balance bike. Gocycle Mini is the latest arrival in the growing family of urban e-bikes. The brand’s OneDesignDNA philosophy provides a unified design language mimicking the brand’s full-sized adult models. Gocycle’s patented mini side-mounted Pitstopwheels, a mini single-sided front fork, …

Smith has announced a new strategic partnership with Ultra Sport EU as its sole sales agency of record for the UK and Ireland markets. With clear objectives to expand market share and “significantly increase” brand presence, the new partnership with Ultra Sport amplifies Smith’s commitment to the retailer network maintaining …

Fizik has unveiled the next generation of its popular Powerstrap Aeroweave – a pure road racing shoe which is the lightest and most breathable in its range. Comprising a tough and ventilated net-like upper and the brand’s stiffest carbon outsole, the Powerstrap Aerowave is designed for “road warriors who like …

JRP Distribution, an automotive distribution company, has announced the expansion of its cycling offering by incorporating two new cycling ranges from Simply Brands and Svitol. JRP is an established distributor that has been servicing the industry for more than 40 years. During its tenure, it has continued to expand its …

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On the eve of Eurobike, BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger travelled to the hills just outside of Frankfurt to test the new lightweight Bosch e-bike system   This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Bosch remains one of the biggest players in …

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Founded in London and now based in Gloucester, e-bike brand Mycle aims to make the world of cycling accessible to the uninitiated. Co-founder Ali Wooldridge explains how. This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here Can you give us a little …