CONTENTS


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 KIDS’ MARKET 7 Bicycle Association figures for 2022 showed a fall in kids’ bike sales compared to pre-Covid numbers, Rebecca Morley looks at how this could impact the industry


 NEWS HUB 10 The latest developments from across the bike trade


 RETAILERS 13 With more than 2,000 seatposts removed, John Lee, aka the Seatpost Man, talks Daniel Blackham through his niche.


17 Alex Ballinger catches up with Richard Carr from Bike Pedlars in Nottinghamshire


 BIG INTERVIEW 22 In 2021, Isla Rowntree stepped back as head of Islabikes. Alex Ballinger sits down with Rowntree to explore how the market, and her life, has changed since.


 DISTRIBUTORS 27 Daniel Blackham visits I-ride at its new HQ in Sussex


 EVENTS 31 Focal Events talk to BikeBiz about how consumer tastes are changing


 INITIATIVE 34 Rebecca Bland explores how Specialized is changing its philosophy for the modern world


34 www.bikebiz.com @bikebizonline bikebiz


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 MICROMOBILITY 36 Karen Gee, from Cycle Sprog, explores the potential of micromobility for households


 APPOINTMENTS 39 This month’s movers and shakers throughout the cycle industry


 BRANDS 44 Five mins with DMR on the new range of Sidekick kids’ bikes 48 Alex Ballinger speaks to Kids Ride Shotgun to see what’s next for the brand


50 TIC CC founders Daphne and Andrew Monk introduce their performance cycle clothing brand.


 PRODUCTS 53 New products and sector guides, including children’s bikes, accessories, and clothing (59), and indoor training (65)


MAY 2023


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