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NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd., the world’s largest bicycle company, was founded in Taiwan in 1972 and then in 1987 established its U.S. presence under Bill Austin’s leadership.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (BRAIN) — In three terse sentences, Jim Kersten’s opening remarks set the tone for the NBDA Retailer Summit last week.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taipei Cycle begins Wednesday at the Nangang Exhibition Center with more than 900 exhibitors from 30 countries.
BURNABY, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Knolly Bikes is considering all restructuring options after its bank demanded loan repayment. Founder and CEO Noel Buckley said in a statement released Thursday that because of Royal Bank of Canada's actions, "We are now in a position where we must evaluate all restructuring options to determine the best path forward. That process is underway. I expect to have more clarity within the coming weeks and will share it as soon as I have it."
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning against using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes because the battery wires can ignite. The agency is aware of 11 fire reports, including one burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized is recalling about 5,720 Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 e-bikes because the steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to fork failure.
WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — The Lycra Company, one of the leading producers of spandex used in cycling apparel, filed for Chapter 11 protection Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (BRAIN) — A lawsuit filed against Shimano North America and Trek Bicycle by a man who claimed his bike's V-brake lever impaled his thigh during a fall was dismissed Monday.
KOBLENZ, Germany (BRAIN) — Canyon Bicycle's 2025 sales decreased 7% year-over-year amid what it called a challenging market hurt by the oversupply and discounting of electric and non-electric mountain and urban bikes.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BRAIN) — Life Electric Vehicles CEO Rob Provost has high expectations for Rad Power Bikes after officially acquiring the beleaguered brand for $13.3 million March 5. And he's looking farther ahead.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano has agreed to pay an $11.5 million penalty to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a settlement of CPSC's charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report issues with its Hollowtech II cranksets.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — One of the industry's most brilliant and beloved characters, Gregg Bagni, has died following a snowboarding accident in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, friends have confirmed to BRAIN.
Hans Rey is right about one big thing: if we blur the line between bicycles and small motorcycles, especially on natural-surface trails, we risk losing hard‑won e‑MTB access and public trust.
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