Jonathon Harker

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Jonathon Harker

One of the longest distribution partnerships in the industry is coming to an end, with ZyroFisher and CamelBak parting ways after 25 years. ZyroFisher has released a statement confirming the change, which comes into effect at the end of this year, and noted it is handing CamelBak over in rude health. Revelyst – CamelBak’s owner as of 2023 – announced it was taking other brands within its portfolio like Giro and Bell direct to retailers at the end of 2024.

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Jonathon Harker

Kicking off a series of articles from knowledgeable cycle sales veteran John Styles, ‘Bike Trade Sales Secrets’ gets underway with some straightforward pointers on body language and breaking down barriers with bike shop customers…In my 20-plus years as a sales rep in the industry, I’ve been lucky enough to set foot in over 600 stores across seen countries. I’ve listened to (literally) thousands of sales conversations. And I’ve noticed some great habits and techniques along the way.

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Jonathon Harker

Like buses, there are a few componentry launches arriving at the same time at their press embargos, including Shimano’s new fully wireless Di2 XTR M9200 mountain bike components. There’s been an accompanying jump in Shimano Inc’s stock price this week, up 6.30% over the past 5 days (at time of writing). Touted as a no-compromise Di2 system delivering ultra-precise and lightning-quick electronic shifting capabilities, there is increased durability promised across each component.

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Jonathon Harker

For all urban, trekking and gravel bikes, Q’AUTO is a new battery-free automatic shifting system from Shimano. That battery-free element is key – Q’AUTO debuts with the SHIMANO CUES FH-U6060 FREEHUB, featuring a built-in dynamo to generate power from each pedal stroke. That upends the concept that fully automatic shifting is only possible with advanced eBikes.

3 weeks ago | cyclingindustry.news | Jonathon Harker

The Campagnolo Super Record 13 groupset platform has been launched, hailed as a “complete rebirth” for the historic brand, with roots that stretch all the way back to 1973 when the Super Record was first launched. The new 13x platform means a more simplified approach for the future of Campag’s groupset range. It begins with a new Super Record 2×13 speed option but ultimately a more affordable range of Road and Gravel Groupsets will follow, we’re told.