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WILDWOOD, N.J. (BRAIN) — Scott Chambers never made a claim for Zippy's Bikes in the five years he's been insured by Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Insurance Company (PMA). While the rates increased somewhat, nothing prepared Chambers for the notice he received dated Sept. 13.

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods will close 11 Moosejaw locations, including the outdoor speciality retailer's headquarters in Madison Heights, Michigan, according to the Detroit Free Press.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes defended its quality control standards and denied the liability claim of a class-action lawsuit filed last week that a faulty fork and quick-release skewer design can cause the wheel to disengage.

The Mavic USA crew at the new headquarters. JaredKatzPhotography

WATERBURY, Vt. (BRAIN) — Mavic, which was acquired in 2020 out of receivership by the French investment group Bourrelier, has had no presence in the U.S. market since at least that time, leaving retailers and consumers to struggle to find repair parts and service.

Dealers will inspect the cranks for signs of delamination.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano says 760,000 11-speed Hollowtech road cranksets will need to be inspected for signs of delamination.

Plaintiff's counsel: 'Rad Power Bikes put profit over the safety of its riders.'

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — A Maryland man filed a class-action lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes on behalf of himself and other consumers for manufacturing a faulty fork and quick-release skewer design that combined with the weight of the bike can allow the wheel to disengage.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning for consumers to stop using Kopobob kids' multi-purpose helmets because they can fail to protect riders in the event of a crash.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BRAIN) — Derek Bouchard-Hall, a former elite cyclist and former CEO of USA Cycling and Assos, has joined POC as CEO.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (BRAIN) — SmartEtailing, a longtime provider of retailer e-commerce websites and related services, is adding a point of sale option for the first time.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The City Council on Thursday approved a two-year city-funded trade-in program to get uncertified e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries off the streets in the latest legislative action to reduce the growing number of fires that have averaged four a week.

Davey Oil

A decade old this month, G&O Family Cyclery and its outspoken owner Davey Oil have survived fire and industry turmoil to emerge as key influencers in the growing cargo bike movement.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Rad Power Bikes announced Tuesday that all of its e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries will meet UL certification going forward.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The industry's e-bike battery recycling program has collected and recycled more than 43,000 pounds of batteries since the program began in November 2021.

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(BRAIN) — Auto brand MINI is releasing two e-bike models next year, manufactured by Angell Mobility in France.