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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Walking around the first Crafted Bicycle & Gear Show here during the last weekend of September offered plenty of eye candy for the cycling aficionado and industry observer among the 40-plus exhibitor booths. But it wasn't all about the latest and greatest. Matt Pascall, representing his homegrown business, Cognizant Cycles, was there among the big boys like Litespeed, Industry Nine, Boyd Cycling, Thomson, and Cane Creek Cycling Components, which hosted the Crafted show.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Charles Thompson has about 4,200 followers on Instagram (@fine_bikes), where his steel bike brand Fine Bikes has developed a loyal following. But it's events like the Crafted Bicycle & Gear Show, held here at Cane Creek Cycling Components in late September, that connects the framebuilder with the ardent fan and potential customer.
BERGAMO, Italy (BRAIN) — The storied Italian cycling brand Bianchi has entered a restructuring mode under protection of the Court of Bergamo.
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Harry Rayfield Spehar, Trek's first product manager and a major contributor to the development of its bicycles and company culture, died on Oct. 13 at age 80 as a consequence of an aphasic stroke in June 2024.
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association's 2026 Specialty Bicycle Retailer Report, which offers insight into the challenges, operations, and outlook of the North American market is now available for download.
(BRAIN) — Thule has acquired Aeroe, a New Zealand-based company specializing in bike packing bags, racks and accessories. Thule said the Aeroe products will be integrated within the Thule brand by the second quarter next year.
(PINKBIKE) — According to a bulletin Pinkbike obtained that was sent to retailers, RockShox has issued a stop-ride notice for some Zeb forks related to an "out of specification upper tube which could result in loss of air pressure in use."
Malmö, SWEDEN ( BRAIN) — Swedish hydration pack and accessory maker USWE is reporting first-half sales of SEK62.8 million ($6.4 million), down 11% from the first half last year.
USWE's currency-adjusted organic growth for the period was -4%, compared to 24% growth in the period last year.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BRAIN) — A U.S. district judge dismissed a Florida woman's lawsuit against Walmart when the front wheel of an e-bike purchased from the retailer detached and injured the rider.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin recorded record consolidated revenue in the third quarter with a 12% year-over-year increase. Its Fitness segment, which includes cycling products, posted a 16% rise in revenue.
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano’s bicycle component sales increased 4.6% to ¥278.4 billion ($1.76 billion) in the first nine months of the company’s fiscal years while operating income in the division increased 10.9% over the period.
TRENTON, N.J. (BRAIN) — An assemblywoman will hold an e-bike demonstration and education day conducted by Velotric representatives on Thursday at the State House.
STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group's third-quarter net sales grew 3% year-over-year despite a continued sluggish North America market.
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