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Ortlieb, the German manufacturer of biking accessories, has introduced two new products and a new colourways to its range. The new products include a dark sand colourway added to the bikepacking collection, the Duffle RC, and the Back-Roller Plus – a big brother to the original. As part of the …

Stan’s NoTubes has appointed Peter Hunt to the newly-created role of area manager for the EMEA region. Tasked with supporting growth and development across the EMEA, Hunt will be looking to support existing brand partners in the region and develop under-represented territories and markets. With a 15-year cycling industry career …

In a highly competitive and crowded market, Enigma Titanium Ltd, the UK-based premium bike manufacturer, has reported a “notable increase” in sales for 2023, defying the prevailing industry trend. Specifically, the company has experienced a 40% year-on-year surge in the sales of its domestically produced ‘Signature’ titanium and steel frames, …

VHS has introduced the latest iteration of its popular Slapper Tape. The VHS Slapper Tape 3.0 sees a number of improvements for the third generation including: a wider base to wrap around the entire chainstay, a softer silicone, thinner bumps thickness, and angled bumps. An embossed VHS logo has also …

The future of Orange Bikes has been secured after an announcement confirmed the heritage MTB brand is set to resume trading as a more streamlined operation. This news comes a couple of weeks after reports emerged that the Halifax-based brand was set to appoint administrators. As part of a restructure, …

BikeBiz editor Alex Ballinger heads across the Cotswolds to visit Oxford Products HQ in Witney, Oxfordshire during one of the distributor’s dealer days

Nick Barthram, founder and strategy partner at brand consultancy Firehaus, explores how you can future-proof your business

From family business to high street giant, Russell Merry has seen all sides of the trade. The new MD for cycling at Frasers Group, Evans Cycles’ parent company, sets out his vision for the future

Eurobike is back for 2022 in a new location, moving from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt from 13th-17th July. Rebecca Morley chats to Stefan Reisinger to find out what to expect