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Muc-Off, the bicycle and motorcycle care and performance brand, has announced a recent success story thanks to its Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder. One of Muc-Off’s product developers, who wishes to remain anonymous, had their £7,000 Cannondale Moterra Neo e-bike stolen from their home earlier this month.  Fortunately for them, it …

A London non-profit for former offenders has officially launched its own range of refurbished bikes.  XO Bikes, based in Lewisham in South East London, helps train prison leavers to become bike mechanics, and has recently made the leap into bike sales. The limited edition XO First50 range have been refurbished …

Bosch eBike Systems has confirmed a partnership with Taiwanese brake specialist Tektro. The deal, announced at last week’s Taipei Cycle Show, means Tektro brakes will be compatible on all Bosch-powered e-bikes and optimised for ABS. This is the second brake manufacturer to be confirmed, with the other being Magura. Claus …

A new cycling and action sports marketing agency has been launched by two former Sigma Sports staff. Gear Labs Marketing is a new venture from Jeff Mainwood and Ollie Boulton, both previously part of the omnichannel retailer’s marketing team. The former head of marketing at Sigma, Mainwood and campaign manager …

Isadore, the Slovak cycling apparel brand, has introduced a new logo, identity and several changes to the brand. The company was founded by former professional cyclists brothers Martin and Peter Velits and sells its products through its own website to more than 50 countries worldwide. The new logo and brand …

Inside the shady world of counterfeit bikes, clothing and parts.

I explore the past and future of Maxxis Tyres, and its manufacturing, customer relations and marketing strategies in an interview with managing director Derek McMartin, marketing manager Amy Cahill, and cycle brand manager Stephen Robinson.

Kieran Howells gets to know the man behind one of the most popular brands in the industry, Muc-Off.

Johnathan Harker speaks to Nils Amelinckx, head of cycle development for distributor Lyon.