BRAIN Staff

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January 6, 2025

MIAMI (BRAIN) — Randy Ross, the former CEO of Ross Bicycles and a member of one of the first families of the U.S. bicycle industry, died suddenly on Christmas day while celebrating the holiday with family. He was 67.

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January 6, 2025

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — Revelyst, the former Vista Outdoor business unit that includes its bicycle-related brands, has been sold to Strategic Value Partners, LLC and its affiliates in an all-cash transaction based on an enterprise value of $1.125 billion.

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December 31, 2024
UPDATED with comment from plaintiff's attorney.

FAIRFAX, Calif. (BRAIN) — A woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against manufacturer Super73 for selling e-bikes that can exceed the maximum speed allowance for a micromobility device.

Posted in Industry News
December 30, 2024
Kona's Dan and Jake.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle's leaked news about "right-sizing" in March, and Kona Bicycles' sudden "pause" at the Sea Otter Classic, followed by the brand's rebirth with its founders, were the most-read industry stories in 2024.

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December 20, 2024

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Senate unanimously passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that has long been supported by bike and outdoor groups to create more trails, fund parks and green spaces, and other initiatives.

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December 18, 2024
NS Billet's Talon crank with a pinion gearbox.

WHISTLER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Canadian mountain bike parts manufacturer North Shore Billet announced its cranks are now being distributed by Vapor Propulsion Labs.

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December 17, 2024
David Sperstad.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our December magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How relevant are in-person trade shows, seminars, and dealer events? Which events do you think you might attend in 2025?

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December 5, 2024
Revelyst trading under the “GEAR” ticker until it goes private.

ANOKA, Minn. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor took a major step closer to selling its Revelyst business — including bike industry brands Bell, Giro, Camelbak and Fox Racing — to Strategic Value Partners for $1.125 billion next month. 

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December 5, 2024

ARCADIA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Segway will share details of two new e-bike models at next month's CES show in Las Vegas and the company said it will focus on sales through independent retailers.

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November 12, 2024
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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