BirdBike Finally Arrives in Australia

BirdBike e-bike

Miami, Florida Florida company Bird Global last month released its BirdBike in the Australian market, for sale through some of the country’s largest appliance and electrical retailers. A year after BirdBikes were launched into overseas markets, Bird announced its two models of the e-bike will be sold through JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Bike Exchange,…

Platform Delivers the Ride Data to Debunk Misconceptions

e-scooters on street

Portland, Oregon, USA An automated data collection service designed specifically for micromobility is enabling city officials to easily address and debunk common concerns and criticisms of shared scooter and bike schemes, while steering a more informed course for the services. The Ride Report application is enabling council officers to walk into public forums and effectively…

Lug+Carrie Prepares for US Expansion Following $5 Million Funding Boost

woman and two kids riding cargo bike

Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne-based e-bike subscription provider Lug+Carrie has secured $5 million in bridge funding, as it prepares for expansion into the US and other new markets. “Lug+Carrie have major plans to expand their business and will be launching in the United States via a soon-to-be-announced joint venture with one of their investment partners.” Lug+Carrie says…

Alchemy Expansion Bringing Golden Age for Bike Recycling

Nigel Letty with bikes

Melbourne, Victoria Second-hand bike sales in Australia will enter a new realm as Melbourne’s Alchemy Cycle Trader prepares to relocate into much larger headquarters. The new 900m2 premises will enable the Knoxfield business to combine high-end second-hand and new bike sales with a greater focus on classic and collector bikes, including a museum to showcase…

New Longtail Cargo Bike from Newcastle Brand

Family riding two-wheeled cargo bike

Newcastle, NSW Australian cargo bike brand Tribe Bikes has released a new longtail, the Evamos. It is just the second model released by the Newcastle-based company, which launched into the market with a front-loading cargo trike in 2020. The Evamos can fit two kids on its long rear rack and, courtesy of its integrated MIK…

Desiknio Makes Light Work of New Australian Market Niche

Desiknio’s X20 Pinion

Melbourne, Victoria One of the world’s lightest urban e-bikes, by Spanish manufacturer Desiknio, will soon be available in Australia, with Melbourne-based distributor Dutch Cargo Bike preparing to receive its first shipment. Their arrival in early 2023 will bring another local option for premium urban and commuter e-bikes. Desiknio builds carbon and high-spec aluminium frames and…

Sustainable BMC Apparel Brand Adicta Lab Arrives in Australia

Rider wearing Adicta Lab

Brisbane, Queensland Australian riders will soon have greater access to a Swiss range of performance cycling apparel with a high focus – and plenty of innovation – towards sustainability, with Brisbane-based distributor Advance Traders confirming it is introducing the Adicta Lab brand, part of the BMC Group, to the local market. Like the parent company,…

Pelago Racks Offer Sea of Stylish Touring and Commuting Options

Bike with Pelago rack

Helsinki, Finland High-end Finnish bicycle and accessories manufacturer Pelago now has a distributor in Australia, with the Bike Collective kicking off the partnership with a delivery of luggage racks next month. The Adelaide distributor is already getting good interest from stores, despite starting only recently to spread the word about the initial shipment of 500…

Better Trail Maintenance Vision Without the Headaches

People doing trail maintenance

Brisbane, Queensland A new trail audit and asset management system is putting control back in the hands of clubs and individuals on the ground and doing the hands-on trail maintenance. Trail Vision, developed in Queensland and soon to be officially launched, is designed to make it easy to capture data and images out in the…

Zero Fuel but Plenty of Passion for New Moped Manufacturer

Benzina Zero’s national launch

Brisbane, Queensland A new Australia producer of electric mopeds was officially launched last week and it’s already making waves in one of the world’s most discerning moped markets. Brisbane-based Benzina Zero held it national launch in its home town on 15th September, amid strong initial growth in the Australian market. However, Benzina Zero – particularly…