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The patents for Synchro Shift gears which operate the front and rech mechs with one twist-grip were bought by Shimano at yesterdays auction for $232 000.

"My bum hurts!" is probably the number one complaint of new cyclists, especially those who choose to get back into cycling by doing a 50 mile charity ride with no prior preparation!

This is a consultation process which will create a mission statement and a set of goals for the CTC. When BikeBiz ran the story on the Vision 2000 plans for a cyclists consumer rights body, the ACT were straight on the phone to the CTC.

...and get the news on how the roadies and the MTBers are doing (because TV wont give these sports much airtime). PLUS: dates and venues for the Olympic cycling events.

Bikes are vehicles, not toys. You shouldn't be rushed into buying one. There are a lot of pre-purchase decisions to make before you find the bike that's just right for you.

Arc Marketing (UK) Limited has taken on the UK agency for Bobike child seats from the Netherlands. These are widely used in this cycle-friendly country and come in front and rear versions

For a tenner a pop you can register any daft phrase as a potential future URL (ie website address) and get visitors redirected to your main site. Heres a funny little trick pulled by Brant Richards...

Heres a press release from the CTC where their long stated aim of keeping bikes on roads and nowhere near paths is given flesh. Whilst a number of organisations are allowed their say such as the Pedestrians Association Sustrans is noticeable by its absence

If youre going to IFMA as an exhibitor or visitor this September heres the BikeBiz information pack you wont want to be without

At the IFMA press review Rolf Lemberg of the newly formed ZIV of Germany (the Two-Wheeler Industry Association created from the merging of VFM and FTV) discussed market growth, harmonisation of standards, and the liklihood of price increases