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Red Bull Spect has released its latest range of bike-specific glasses, with options across all riding disciplines.  From mountain bikes to road, Red Bull Spect has unveiled four new models, all with wide field of vision, shatterproof lenses and photochromic options.  Energy drink giant and Austrian eyewear brand Spect have …

Colnago has announced its new C68 bike. The launch of the C68 also introduces a new business model, from traditional B2B to omnichannel, with the possibility of purchasing it from the B2C platform, in an initial phase, in some European countries and the United Arab Emirates directly from the Colnago …

Mycle Bikes has announced two new models in its range of UK built e-bikes, which are set to be launched at this week’s London eBike Festival. Available soon and priced at £1,899, the Cargo is the first-ever Cargo e-bike from Mycle and is designed to enable riders to “say goodbye …

Smith has promoted Mark Phares to global general manager of the eyewear and helmet brand. Phares most recently held the position of VP of global sales for Smith and has over 20 years of combined experience with the company in various roles. His background within the outdoor and active lifestyle …

7mesh has unveiled its collection for spring 2022, including new shorts for off-road and enduro, new cargo bibs for all surfaces, and new gravel and trail tops. The Glidepath Short has been 7mesh’s “do-everything trail solution” since its first collection, and this year it has been reimagined with four-way stretch …

The new IAA Mobility took place in Munich earlier this month, with 75 out of 744 exhibitors from the cycling industry. Rebecca Morley looks at how it is hoping to shape the future of mobility

The 29th edition of Eurobike was a welcome return to events for many after 18 long months of COVID-related cancellations. Rebecca Morley rounds up the industry’s trip to Friedrichshafen and looks ahead to the show’s next edition in Frankfurt

BikeBiz speaks to six brands to find out what they’re doing to be more environmentally friendly. Today, we hear from Pamela Barclay and Jim McFarlane, Endura’s founders

Green Commute Initiative’s marketing director Joanna Flint talks COVID-19, market changes and winning Best Retailer Services at last year’s BikeBiz Awards