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News

Small town rallies to house, provide bikes for Afghan evacuees

Posted December 30, 2021
From left, Michael Roberts of Epic Cycles, Allan Hightower, and Kent Cranford.

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (BRAIN) — The bike has long been a symbol of freedom, so it's appropriate it played a key part in this small town near Asheville pulling together to help Afghanistan evacuees seek independence.

Retail acquisitions and supply chain woes dominated 2021 industry news

Posted December 28, 2021

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — News that Intense Cycle decided to sell a new line of bikes via Costco.com was the subject of the most-read story on BicycleRetailer.com in 2021, proving once again that speciality brands opening up new channels of retail distribution always garner attention in our industry.

Vista Outdoor expands outdoor products division with Stone Glacier acquisition

Posted December 28, 2021

ANOKA, Minn. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor Inc. is acquiring the hunting gear brand Stone Glacier, which will be part of its outdoor products segment. Vista Outdoor's Action Sports segment includes Bell, Giro, Blackburn and Quietkat.

NBDA Bicycle Buying reference guide analyzes pandemic buying habits

Posted December 23, 2021

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The NBDA Bicycle Buying 2021 reference guide is available for suppliers, brands, and retail members. The guide is a consumer research study of pandemic bicycle and e-bike buying habits.

BikeExchange acquires delivery service Kitzuma for $3.4 million

Posted December 22, 2021

SYDNEY, Australia (BRAIN) — BikeExchange, the Australia-based marketplace, has acquired Kitzuma, a bike-shipping service that launched last December. 

DT Swiss set to acquire Trickstuff disc brake company

Posted December 21, 2021

BIEL, Switzerland (BRAIN) — DT Swiss will acquire disc brake company Trickstuff. The acquisition is expected to be completed on Jan. 1.

Orbea licenses part of its shock integration technology to Canyon

Posted December 21, 2021

BILBAO, Spain (BRAIN) — Canyon will partially license Orbea's patented rear-shock lockout cable routing technology. Orbea's patent for the "Inside Line" covers improvements to the lockout routing, enhancing aesthetics and providing a more direct path between the shock and remote lever.

Commencal expanding B2B sales channel for retailers

Posted December 17, 2021

GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Commencal Bikes & Skis has expanded its B2B program to allow retailers to order directly from its website with a dedicated platform.

Pacific Cycle recalls some Schwinn scooters because of grips

Posted December 17, 2021

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling more than 11,000 Schwinn electric scooters that were sold at bike shops and online.

Consumer brand firm Verlinvest makes investment in Pedego

Posted December 17, 2021

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — A global consumer brand investment firm announced an investment in Pedego Electric Bikes. Verlinvest's undisclosed amount will be used to increase the number of Pedego stores and inventory, and support innovation.

Brendan Quirk takes the helm at USA Cycling as CEO

Posted December 16, 2021
Quirk, the co-founder of Competitive Cyclist and former Rapha North America president, takes over Dec 20 from Rob DeMartini.

(VELONEWS) — USA Cycling will have a new CEO on Monday, as its current chairman of the board Brendan Quirk will step into the role vacated by Rob DeMartini, who is leaving to head up Purple Innovation, a mattress and pillow company.

The new owner of Wiggle and Chain Reaction goes public, plans US 'acceleration'

Posted December 15, 2021
Welcome a new $1 billion-plus player to the bike industry.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — After a merger with Signa Sports United — which calls itself "the hidden champion of sports e-commerce" — well-known bike e-commerce sites Wiggle and Chain Reaction are part of a publicly-traded retail group with about $1.8 billion in annual sales, much of it in the bike segment.

USA Cycling CEO Rob DeMartini leaving for position outside of cycling

Posted December 15, 2021

(CYCLINGTIPS) — USA Cycling President and CEO Rob DeMartini is leaving that role to become the acting CEO and a board member at Purple, which makes mattresses, pillows, and other comfort products.

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