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Should brands stop claiming gravel bikes “can go anywhere”? Lawyer discusses £4.5m Planet X fork failure case, its implications for the cycling industry, and the need for honest, transparent marketing

On this week’s episode, lawyer Julian Chamberlayne calls for the introduction of specific gravel bike testing regulations, while we ask whether Simon Yates’ epic Giro d’Italia win makes him one of Britain’s all-time cycling greats

Planet X Tempest SRAM Force 1 Titanium Gravel Bike

Doctor left paralysed after Planet X carbon fork failure secures £4.5m payout, as lawyers argue case highlights “the testing and manufacture of gravel bikes warrants closer attention”

NHS doctor sustained life-changing spinal cord injury when Planet X Tempest's carbon fork sheared in two on a grass slope, with lawyers now raising concerns about lack of uniformity to gravel bike testing and advertising

Bradley Wiggins rides Orro bike during charity sportive (Pau Project)

Future of British bike brand Orro secured by investment company promising to “continue its tradition of producing world-class bicycles”

Following parent company i-ride’s collapse last month, the popular Sussex-based bike brand has been saved following the acquisition by a capital and investment group

What are the best budget bike brands? Road bikes that won’t break the bank from Boardman, Triban, Planet X, Rose, Cube + more

Looking for a new bike that won't put (too much) strain on your finances? Here is a selection of bike brands with great value options all in one place

Cyclist paralysed in crash to sue Planet X insurers for £10 million

Rotherham-based manufacturer Planet X went into administration earlier this year, the company's insurers insisting that products were tested to "appropriate standards"

Bike at Bedtime 2023 Planet X EC-130 – 1 (1)

Planet X offers SRAM Rival AXS-equipped EC-130 for £2,700

Direct-to-consumer brand that's back from the brink is up to its old tricks with cut-price road bikes

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“Future of Planet X secured” as cycling retailer sold following fears for its future

The jobs of all 33 employees at the Rotherham-based retailer have been secured following its sale according to Planet X

Hope for Planet X as trading continues as normal and compulsory strike-off action discontinued

The latest update at Companies House comes less than a week after a company director applied for a Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator

Planet X refuses to comment on administration rumours

Amid rumours of redundancies and financial troubles, a Planet X director applied for a Notice of Intention to appoint an administrator on 1st June

Planet X customers on the continent being asked to pay UK VAT amount as well as EU VAT

Post-Brexit EU customers will also have to pay 14% import duty