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Canyon has launched the new Grail gravel race bike. The new Grail holds the keys to speed across all kinds of terrain thanks to its handling, aero gains, an efficient and compliant chassis, and integration. Grail is now available to the public across three platforms, including the all-new, top-line CFR …

Spoon Customs, the award-winning custom bike brand, has launched a new, fully integrated version of its Izoard RR road race bike. With cables at the front end now internally hidden, the new Izoard RR presents a cleaner aesthetic than its predecessor. The updated bike will be displayed at Bespoked 2023, …

Despite challenging market conditions for the industry, Chicken CycleKit are investing back into the company by adding a new third warehouse on site. This addition will increase the overall size of the business premises by an extra 50%. Increasing the footprint of the building allows the distributor to grow the …

Wattbike, the training and fitness platform focused on indoor cycling, has secured third-party debt funding to help finance its international expansion strategy. This strategy includes the launch of a new product and developing its digital offering. With the new debt funding and backing of Piper, which originally invested in the …

Italian brand KOO Eyewear, has announced the launch of its newest cycling-centric sunglass line: the Alibi collection. Complete with both road cycling and mountain biking/gravel cycling-specific lenses, the Alibi line features a classic frame style for increased visibility and shorter arms that adapt to both male and female face shapes. …

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Mark Broughton shares with BikeBiz Russell Merry's parting words of wisdom and his vision for the future of CSG UK