It's a turbulent time across the bike industry right now. Any one of the market shocks from the last few years would have been enough of a challenge in itself. The combination of quite so many in such a short period has had predictably devastating results.
From Moore Large to Isla Bikes, ProBikeKit to All City Cycles - and many others besides - so many brands have ceased to trade in the last year. The latest juggernaut to hit financial struggles is WiggleCRC; having entered administration, the retailer has laid-off staff as it seeks a buyer.
