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Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? Sept 2024

Are premium road bikes about to get cheaper? A brief analysis of bike prices before and after the industry’s boom and bust, and what this means for you

Top-end and even mid-range road bikes seem more expensive than ever before; but with some brands starting to offer more affordable options, are others in danger of pricing themselves out of the market?

Fri, Sep 06, 2024 16:06

Bike supply chain woes could end this year and Brexit not solely to blame for Shimano shortages, claims Madison CEO

Is the end in sight for the bike industry's chronic supply chain problem in the UK? Dominic Langan speaks at DigiBike 2022 about Shimano supply during the pandemic, how things are looking going forwards and the problem with fakes

Wed, Mar 02, 2022 12:29

In defence of delays at Ribble: another retailer speaks out

Have you been waiting a long time for your new bike? Ben Mowbray of E-Bikeshop has sympathy with fellow retailers who are struggling to get deliveries sent out on time, and offers some further explanations

Mon, Dec 20, 2021 18:58

Bianchi announces plans for new carbon frame factory in Italy

The venerable bike manufacturer claims the new Treviglio-based factory will produce 1,000 frames a day

Sat, Dec 11, 2021 16:13

An absolute clusterf**k: Bowman Cycles speak out on supply chain issues after unhappy customers complain

Bowman’s founder says supply chain issues have had a devastating effect on the company’s ability to fulfil orders, and is trying to “work out how to refinance” the business

Sat, Nov 20, 2021 10:58

Bike shortages: Orbea launches Rider Connect tool to help consumers hunt down available bikes

New feature allows customers to check the current and future availability of Orbea bikes, and reserve them too

Thu, Nov 18, 2021 11:21

Bike boom: Sales up 25% but increased motor traffic holding back further growth, says Bicycle Association

Bicycle Association data shows 40% growth by value against 2020, and 25% by volume - but motor traffic levels may be holding back further growth

Fri, Jul 23, 2021 11:25

An end to the global bike component shortage? Shimano invests £216 million in expanding production

With cycling booming around the world, Japanese brand opens new factory and updates others in bid to satisfy demand and reduce waiting times for components

Mon, Jul 12, 2021 09:51

Transnontinental: Why I had to turn down the chance to ride one of the world’s most prestigious ultra-distance cycling races

Stop press, VecchioJo has said no to a bike ride! Here's why...

Fri, Mar 26, 2021 17:28

Councillor slams “malicious attempt” to skew consultation into bridge closures via bogus online accounts

Fake accounts registered opposition to closure of five bridges to motor traffic in the city as part of coronavirus response

Fri, Feb 19, 2021 14:27