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The Swiss innovator has bought the forks part of the English innovator. Production will eventually move to Biel, Switzerland.

The December mag will really get to the hub of the matter. We're majoring on everything to do with those circular spinning things. Suppliers: please send info and pix to the usual place.

According to some trade insiders, the Eurobike trade show of Germany has surpassed Interbike Las Vegas as 'the' global bicycle trade show, partly because it's a month earlier than Interbike. To capitalise on this possible dominence, the Friedrichshafen-owned trade show is to create a satellite expo in...Portland, Oregon.

A new scientific study has questioned the accuracy of some bicycle helmet ventilation claims. The trend for more and bigger vents could impact on the effectiveness of some helmets.

Q. Which are better, motorbikes or bicycles? There's an online poll running at a website promoting a Belfast expo that will feature both forms of two-wheeled transport.