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Specialized has announced the release of an extremely limited edition Remco Evenepoel Tarmac SL7 frameset, which retails for £5,000.  This special edition frame commemorates Evenepoel’s historic victory in the 2020 UCI Road World Championships in Wollongong Australia, when the 22-year-old Belgian became the youngest winner in almost 30 years.  Available …

Specialized has announced its decision to lay off 8% of its staff. The last three years have seen the industry change ‘at an incredible pace’, said Specialized, adding that ‘the time has come for transformation and shifts for the future’. The organisation adjustment will ‘allow the brand to be adaptive …

A new Specialized brand store, located on Rutland Water’s South Shore, has opened its doors. Customers can browse two floors of Specialized bikes, including road, mountain, hybrid, electric and kids’ bikes. There’s also the full range of Specialized clothing, accessories, and parts, including the brand’s saddles, shoes, helmets, tyres and …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest e-bikes, e-scooters and accessories from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Dawes, Wisper, Ridgeback, Batribike, Forme, Kona, Eovolt, Superior Rock Machine, KinesisUK, Specialized, Cube, Vello, Brompton, Volt Bikes, Raleigh, Advanced, Gocycle, Benno Fully Loaded, Tern, Thok, BMC, Stromer, Forestal, Pivot …

Bike brand Specialized has announced the launch of the new Diverge STR gravel bike. With Future Shock suspension front and rear, the new Diverge STR delivers ‘compliance without compromise’, said Specialized. By suspending the rider, instead of the bike, Future Shock technology increases control and efficiency while decreasing fatigue. The …

US wheel brand Roval has released its latest wheelset, which aim to offer WorldTour level performance at a lower price point.  Roval, which is part of the Specialized Bikes business, has released the all new Rapide CL II road wheels, with a focus on speed, efficiency, and stability. The wheels …

Specialized UK has announced Rutland Cycling will now become part of its expanding retailer network.  Rutland Cycling, founded in 1981, currently has 12 stores in operation, spread from Nottingham to Milton Keynes, including a number of Giant specialist dealer stores.  Having worked as partners for many years, Specialized will now …

Specialized has released three new performance helmets in its range, updating its Prevail, Evade and TT models.  The new S-Works Evade 3 is an aero road helmet but with improved breathability, as Specialized has increased ventilation by 10% on the previous model, while still offering wind-tunnel aerodynamics. Testing has resulted …

BikeBiz takes a look at the latest helmets from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Safety Labs, Bern, Nutcase, Raleigh, TSG, Urge, Giro, Specialized, Alpina, Met, Oxford, Kali, Bell, Cube, Isadore x HJC, Lazer, Proviz, Bluegrass, Mavic, ABUS, Alpinestars, 100%, Sweet Protection, Limar, Hornit, Smith Optics, SixSixOne …

Munich bike retailer Alpha Bikes has announced it is parting ways with Specialized, switching to Giant from July 2022. Since it was founded in 1992, Alpha Bikes has been the contact point for cyclists in the Munich area, with the team around owners Gerhard Wagner and Daniel Ciasto opening a …