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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission recently recommended in its 2024 Annual Report to Congress eliminating the import threshold exemption that can allow products like e-bikes and lithium-ion batteries to circumvent safety standards that have long concerned the industry.

Hubtiger integrates Project 529 bike registry into its cloud-based software.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Project 529's recent collaboration with Hubtiger will provide another avenue to deter bike theft and improve odds of recovery if stolen.

PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods reported net sales increasd 0.5% year-over-year in the third quarter and said it will raise full-year guidance.

NEVERS, France (BRAIN) — LOOK Cycle has acquired Pembree, a British brand that makes gravity pedals and accessories.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Todson is recalling about 6,500 Nerf Barrage youth bike helmets because they don't comply with Consumer Product Safety Commission retention system requirements.

SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — The annual bicycle-centric Thanksgiving food drive Cranksgiving marks its Silver Anniversary with more than 100 cities participating.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — myStromer AG said it will end its business in the U.S. and Canada immediately.

(BRAIN) — Larry Pizzi is joining Pedego as its chief executive officer. The long-time e-bike industry member most recently was general manager and chief commercial officer of Alta Cycling Group. 

John "JT" Thompson.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — John "JT" Thompson will move from general manager to a senior advisory role with Giant USA, which announced Monday a series of leadership changes approved by its Board of Directors.

VanMoof S5.

AMSTERDAM (BRAIN) — VanMoof resumed e-bike sales and service in the United Kingdom Monday after the brand was acquired by British e-mobility company Lavoie last year.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Woom is recalling about 2,500 bikes because of crankset "fatigue fractures." There have been five reports of the crank breaking, including one report of an injury.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group signed an agreement to acquire Australian phone mount manufacturer Quad Lock for AU$500 million ($327 million).

How does it compare to pre-COVID levels, as well as the years since the pandemic?
Steve Yeager.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our November magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How would you gauge the current consumer demand for bikes, service, apparel, parts, accessories?

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Gravel Cross 3.5 Handlebar Tape.

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Planet Bike released a new bar tape and twist-shift mountain bike grips.