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WyndyMilla founders save custom bike specialist and Spoon Customs from liquidation, but insist: “There is no grand plan as of yet”

Henry Furniss and Nasima Siddiqui, who sold the company in 2019, announced they have secured WyndyMilla, along with sister brands Spoon Customs and Gun Control Custom Paint

Thu, May 08, 2025 14:44

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“Leaving children unprotected”: Trump tariffs on cycle helmets spark safety concerns, as trade group calls for cycling industry exemption amid warnings of “devastating” closures and lay-offs

“The current tariffs will have devastating impacts on our industry if not adjusted in the near term,” PeopleForBikes said in an open letter they plan to send to the US president

Fri, May 02, 2025 17:55

British cycling clothing brand Fat Lad At The Back set to close – despite owners saying business is “doing well”

“We’re financially secure, it’s business as usual for now… we’re proud to say it’s going out on a high,” FLAB co-owner Lynn Bye said

Fri, May 02, 2025 10:59

Shimano scraps custom clothing line due to “increasing competition, shifting retailer priorities, and supply chain challenges”, leading to 13 job losses

The Japanese bike components giant also announced that it would be scaling back its regular cycling apparel range as part of organisational changes

Wed, Apr 30, 2025 13:56

What do Donald Trump’s tariffs mean for cycling? We chat to an industry insider about price rises and why the tariffs present a post-Brexit opportunity for UK brands

On episode 102 of the road.cc Podcast, Dominic Loh of Funn and Granite Design discusses the reaction to the US president’s trade war, staying positive (and nimble) among the doom and gloom, and why the world is big enough to cushion the tariffs

Fri, Apr 25, 2025 15:59

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“Signs of recovery” for Shimano as component sales jump by 16% at start of 2025 – but Trump tariffs hitting consumer confidence in US, brand says

Shimano says retail sales in Europe have increased as demand “stabilised” after a sluggish 2024 compounded by the company’s costly crank recall programme

Thu, Apr 24, 2025 12:39

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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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

“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

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