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Posted January 10, 2024
Haro is showing its new Saguaro line at CABDA West (Photo courtesy of Haro)

ONTARIO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Since its inaugural California show in 2019, CABDA West has almost always seemed to be buffeted by winter storms that hampered retail attendance. This year appears to be the exception, show organizer Jim Kersten told BRAIN on Tuesday.

Posted January 10, 2024

ALBANY, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Gov. Kathy Hochul said during her State of the State address Tuesday that she will propose a state-wide ban on the sale of uncertified lithium-ion batteries.

Posted January 9, 2024

RICHMOND, Va. (BRAIN) — Giant Bicycle has filed a lawsuit against Coqui Cyclery for unpaid inventory, while a customer is suing the same shop saying the retailer took payment for a bike assembly that was never completed.

Posted January 8, 2024

It's been a tough year for suppliers and retailers, and to get a sense of what happened on a nationwide basis, I reached out to Patrick Hogan, senior research manager for the PeopleForBikes Coalition. Fortunately, 2023 is finally over, and the new year offers a slightly less bleak picture.

Posted January 8, 2024
Brandt Furgerson.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Colnago named Brandt Furgerson CEO for Colnago America, which serves the United States, Canada, and parts of Latin America.

Posted January 8, 2024

EL PASO, Texas (BRAIN) — Helen of Troy third-quarter net sales declined 1.6% year-over-year, despite the Home & Outdoor group's sales increasing 3.1%.

Posted January 5, 2024
Amer Sports owns ENVE Composites

HELSINKI (BRAIN) — Amer Sports, parent company of ENVE Composites and other outdoor brands, officially announced the filing of a U.S. initial public offering.

Posted January 5, 2024
Olive Manufacturing Group facility.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — After producing alloy rims about 15 minutes away from the Boyd Cycling facility since May, Boyd Johnson is convinced that U.S. domestic manufacturing is gaining momentum as 2024 begins.

Posted January 4, 2024

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Aventon is recalling about 2,300 Class 2 Sinch.2 folding e-bikes because they can accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash and injury hazard.

Posted January 4, 2024
Bell Slope dark green helmet.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Bell Sports recalled its Slope adult helmets because the strap anchor can dislodge from the helmet, failing to protect in the event of a crash.

Posted January 4, 2024

NANTES, France (BRAIN) — E-bike connective solutions company Velco has entered the U.S. market and will supply its technology to three brands in 2024.

Posted January 2, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — New company Friiway is offering an e-bike "leasing" program for Stromer or Riese & Müller models through a Bay Area retailer.

Posted January 2, 2024
Rob Kaplan.

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Industry veteran Rob Kaplan joined the Bulls Bikes USA team as head of sales on Monday. Kaplan has more than 30 years in the bicycle industry with most of his experience with e-bikes.

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