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Posted February 5, 2026

LONDON (BRAIN) — Head Group has acquired the London-based cycling apparel brand Le Col from Puma Growth Partners, which has invested at least 14.4 million pounds ($19.5 million at today's exchange rate) in the brand since 2018. 

Posted February 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

Posted February 4, 2026
Nukeproof launched its Tracker model last month. Pinkbike photo.

VENTURA, Calif. (BRAIN) — California distributor Zeitbike will distribute Nukeproof mountain bikes as the legacy brand returns to the market under new ownership.

Posted February 4, 2026

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Twenty Arkansas outdoor sports companies, including several bike shops and bike manufacturers, have released a statement in support of the residents of Minneapolis and others “who are peacefully demanding the right to live without fear.”

Posted February 4, 2026

VENICE, Italy (BRAIN) — An Italian court has ordered Giro's European distributor, Spain-based Adventure Sports Group Europe S.L., to stop making certain marketing claims about its waterproof cycling gloves after a complaint by a company that has a patent on those features.

Posted February 4, 2026

SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.

Posted February 4, 2026

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports. 

Posted February 4, 2026

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP President Rich Tauer told industry members who had been planning to attend Frostbike later this month that the distributor has decided to cancel the event. 

Posted February 2, 2026

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group says it has enacted the third phase of its response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection order barring U.S. imports from its Taiwan factory, over alleged forced labor.

Posted February 2, 2026

A ray of sunshine for the 2026 season, maybe

Posted January 30, 2026
Eurobike 2025 image courtesy of Eurobike_Silke Magino.

FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Friday was something of a good news, bad news day for Eurobike.

Posted January 30, 2026
Walsh testifies Tuesday in Concord.

CONCORD, N.H. (BRAIN) — After a state lawmaker was inundated with comments against his legislation that would create a $50 bicycle user fee, he said he expects to amend or drop the bill, which he conceded has little chance of passage as written. 

Posted January 29, 2026
CPSC issues safety warning.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

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