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Best value bike brands — who offers the most for your money?

There are loads of great road bikes at competitive prices out there, but which brands also offer exceptional service quality, inclusive bike fits, free customisation and all those other nice add-ons too?

Sun, Apr 20, 2025 11:00
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2024 new Trek road bike at Dauphine 2

Trek increases prices of “most” bike models for US customers in response to Trump tariffs

The US bike manufacturer follows in the footsteps of Specialized by increasing costs “to a level that needs to be addressed”, but said that impact of price hikes has been minimised on “key entry-level models”

Fri, Apr 18, 2025 12:27
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Halfords Seafield

Halfords cycling sales grow in boost for bike industry

Cause for optimism although Halfords admits sales "remain volatile" and indirect impact of Trump's tariffs remains to be seen

Tue, Apr 15, 2025 15:37
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Russian bike manufacturing April 2025

Can we already predict what’s about to hit the US bike industry amid Trump’s tariff trade war? Why looking to Russia might provide some answers

Dwindling trade with other nations, soaring bike prices and some green shoots in the form of a boost in local manufacturing? It's already happening in Russia, albeit for very different reasons

Mon, Apr 14, 2025 12:12
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2024 Giant TCR Advanced Pro 1 105 Di2 – downtube.jpg

Giant “inevitably forced to reflect cost” of Trump tariffs, as manufacturers warn US bike prices could rise by 50% amid “existential threat” to cycling industry

Taiwanese brand Giant, one of the biggest suppliers of bikes to the United States, said the tariffs were “absolutely not positive” for the cycling industry

Thu, Apr 10, 2025 11:32
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Tern ShortHaul-lifestyle-1

“My industry cannot survive”: Tern Bicycles facing $1 million Trump tariff charges for e-bike shipments, as its US manager urges bike industry to “blow up” Republicans “with letters”

The Taiwanese bike manufacturer said that it’s scrambling to beat the 9 April customs deadline that could see its expenses increase by 4,000%, while also emphasising concerns for the broader bike industry

Sun, Apr 06, 2025 13:33
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Starling Cycles 26er

Trump tariffs see UK bike brand offer customers 5% discount to “meet them halfway”, as cycling industry gripped by more uncertainty

The full effects of the US president’s new tariffs on imports are currently being digested by the industry, but are expected to lead to higher prices and a sluggish retail market

Fri, Apr 04, 2025 17:25
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2025 Giro Empire SLX II shoe black riding

Dear cycling shoe makers: please spare a thought for us wide boys and girls

Bigfoot does exist... and he rides a bike according to Steve Thomas, who asks: isn’t it time for all manufacturers to cater for those of us hobbling around in need of a bigger and broader solution?

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 16:37
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Feather Cycle unfinished custom frame

“I could earn more as a Deliveroo driver”: Feather Cycles founder announces custom frame brand’s demise, citing cancelled orders and claiming “bike industry doesn’t make people rich”

“I’m super proud of what I’ve achieved. The plan is to go out on a high,” York frame builder Ricky Feather said, announcing he will build 50 more bikes before closing down in two years

Thu, Apr 03, 2025 14:09
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Brixton Cycles fundraiser

Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles closes citing “rising costs and brutal economic climate”

The much-loved South London shop and community hub has announced that it is permanently closing its doors after months of speculation

Wed, Apr 02, 2025 13:48
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