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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — After developing its universal shipping bike box in collaboration with Scott Sports, Kitzuma Cycling Logistics is making it available to the industry.

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NEW YORK (BRAIN) — A state senator and assemblymember introduced a bill that would prohibit e-moto sales in the state, define them, and prevent brick-and-mortar and online retailers from advertising them as legal. It's the latest legislation in the U.S. aimed at eliminating e-motos from city streets.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin announced Wednesday the acquisition of Applied Ballistics, a software company specializing in precision-aiming solutions for long-range shooting and hunting, that's built into Garmin tactical watches.

BIG FLATS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Plenty of news has flowed from sealant pioneer Stan's recently, including the decision to end wheelset production and make more investments in bike-care products. Despite getting out of the wheelset market, the company that spearheaded the No-Tubes movement in the early 2000s will continue manufacturing rims, including a performance-oriented gravel model expected in the fourth quarter this year.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taiwan’s three publicly traded bike manufacturers had wildly varying August results, according to Operating Revenue Reports filed with the Taipei stock exchange on Thursday.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 40 Victgoal kids helmets are being recalled for violating mandatory safety standards and can fail to protect in the event of a crash.

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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our September magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How’s your service department's revenue and volume trending this year? What are your challenges and best practices for hiring and training qualified mechanics?

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BRAIN) — Sweden-based holding company Röko AB has acquired Italy's CyTech S.r.l., the parent of the Elastic Interface cycling short pad ingredient brand.

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized founder Mike Sinyard will resume his position as Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1 as Armin Landgraf steps down after two years as CEO and four years at the company.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Mondraker USA is recalling about 177 OnOff S9 carbon handlebars spec'd on some complete mountain bikes because they could crack or fracture during use. An additional 52 handlebars were sold in Canada.

VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Campagnolo has announced that SPAC SA has made a "strategic minority investment" in the company, with the Campagnolo family retaining control and majority ownership of the company.

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(BRAIN) — Mondraker says its new gravel e-bike — the Dusty — is designed to go beyond the mountains, built around a carbon frame and fork, and a motor that can be modified from Class 1 to Class 3 in the U.S. by upgrading the software.