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Ortlieb and Rider Resilience have joined forces to launch a special edition Velocity Design bag. Nearly all products are conceptualised in the same way, they seek to plug a potential gap in the market in the hope of maximising sales in the process. The story behind this bag is quite …

Schwalbe has published its second CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) report, titled “Dedicated Recyclist”. The bicycle tyre manufacturer discloses its CSR commitment and describes its progress in achieving its ambitious goals for the 2022 reporting year. Frank Bohle, CEO at Schwalbe, said: “With our second CSR report, we not only ensure …

Panaracer, a leader in bicycle tyre technology, has introduced the Agilest Duro TLR to its premium tyre lineup. Designed to deliver “exceptional performance, durability, and versatility”, the Japanese brand says that the Agilest Duro TLR is set to “revolutionise the cycling experience for riders of all levels”. The Agilest Duro …

Restrap has announced the appointment of two new dedicated sales agents within the UK, to support sales after taking trade and distribution in the UK in-house last year. With two new sales agents now covering the south of England, Restrap is now able to cater to all four corners of …

Pinarello has unveiled its new endurance road bike, the Dogma X, whilst also extending its X Series endurance range. The Dogma X has been crafted to feature new, X-Stays technology, increased tyre clearance, and the endurance geometry and technical design balances performance and ride comfort. Pinarello has leveraged its carbon …

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Decathlon has a strong reputation in mainland Europe and its growing in the UK, as is Go Outdoors - both sell and repair bikes