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STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Despite what it called a “challenging” North America market and  decreased Sport & Cargo Carrier demand, Thule Group's net sales increased slightly year-over-year in the second quarter.

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Cyclist and theoretical physicist Albert Einstein once wrote, "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." The bike saddle that once helped Einstein maintain that life balance hasn't moved and remains available for purchase after an auction failed to generate bids during a Dominic Winter Auctioneers events here in May and in October.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Simple Cycling Maps is expanding beyond Colorado with an OZ Trails Bike Park Map project in Bentonville, Arkansas.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) - Grand Performance, the Twin Cities’ bike shop that gave birth to an industry aero wheel pioneer, has closed.

HONOLULU (BRAIN) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Wednesday signed into law an e-mobility bill that defines and bans e-motos in certain locations while regulating low-speed e-bikes the same as non-electric bikes.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — MIPS net sales increased 72% year-over-year in the second quarter with the Sports category — which includes bike and snow helmet sub-categories — growing by 51%.

WINTER PARK, Colo. (BRAIN) — San Util Design, a company that handcrafts bags and gear for backcountry travel, bikepacking, and mountain biking, is moving operations from Colorado to Bellingham, Washington. The move, which was planned for the end of June, coincides with changes to San Util’s business model.

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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — SwissStop, which built its reputation providing special rim brake pads for carbon rims, is taking a fresh approach to the U.S. market as Canada-based distributor Helvetia Sports Ltd. takes over from previous distributors.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission said last week that importers of regulated consumer products like e-bikes and other e-mobility devices must submit compliance certificates electronically before their products enter the U.S.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group’s operating revenue in June was nearly 16% higher than in the same month last year, according to a statement the company filed with the Taipei stock exchange on Thursday. 

ASHLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Professional bicycle mechanic school United Bicycle Institute has been acquired by the father and son team of Ryan Bedford and Phil Bedford.

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(BRAIN) — Tern's redesigned HSD e-cargo bike model line has four models, including Bosch Class 3 motor and Bosch electronic shifting options.