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2021 Giant Contend SL 1 Disc – riding 3.jpg

The current price slashing on bikes doesn’t necessarily point to a crash — it’s a return to normality

Our senior reviewer Stu Kerton has his say on the state of the bike industry as another major player gets on the discounting train

Tue, May 21, 2024 13:48
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The rising price of entry-level road bikes Aug 2023

The rising price of entry-level road bikes — how much does it cost to get into road cycling now vs 10 years ago?

Are entry-level road bikes in danger of becoming luxury items? Let's break down the cost of bikes, equipment and clothing for those getting into the sport in 2023 vs the previous decade

Wed, Aug 09, 2023 09:37
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2023 Team DSM shimano groupset

Shimano’s cycling sales hit record high despite slowing demand

The company eclipsed its most successful year by 16.6 per cent, making it back-to-back years of record sales, even with demand for cycling products gradually easing off

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 12:28
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Shimano Ultegra 8170 RCCR-2

Shimano says demand for bikes still higher than pre-pandemic despite “signs of cooling down”

Shimano's net sales increased 20.6% from the previous year, while its analysis reported high-end bikes are still in short supply and entry-level ones are now plentiful

Sun, Oct 30, 2022 13:39
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White cycle helmet

Cycle helmets back in inflation basket

Annual basket is meant to reflect “all the latest trends”

Tue, Mar 14, 2017 13:15
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