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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Jenn Dice is named president and CEO of PeopleForBikes as Blumenthal retires after 16 years at the helm.
Sold through lots of old inventory? Seeing your shop in a new light? This couldn't possibly be the best time to start a project like this – or could it?
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd. has acquired Firstbeat Analytics Oy, a privately-held provider of physiological analytics and metrics for consumer devices in the health, wellness, fitness and performance markets.
FREEPORT, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Some of the bike products most in demand during the current mini bike boom — things like kickstands, indoor trainers, and car racks — happen to be available from domestic manufacturers. Companies with U.S.
(BRAIN) — The United Kingdom bike industry says e-bike sales growth stalled in Q1 and during the country's COVID-19 lockdown. The industry is urging the government to provide financial incentives for e-bike purchases and create a public awareness campaign to encourage the use of e-bikes for transportation.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components has issued a safety notice about certain 2019 and 2020 Sirrus and Sirrus X models because of incorrect crankset installation.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Eurobike organizers say local officials have given it the go ahead to hold its event here on its new dates, Nov. 24-26, 2020.
ASHLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association is running a raffle to raise funds to send individuals representing Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to a United Bicycle Institute training course of their choosing.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BRAIN) — American Bicycle Group, best known for its Litespeed and Quintana Roo brands, is changing the name of another of its brands due to a previously unknown connection to 1920 lynching.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our June magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How has COVID-19 changed your supplier relationships? How has the communication been?
DETROIT (BRAIN) — Detroit Bikes is releasing a new e-bike called the E-Sparrow, a $900 commuter based on its popular Sparrow model. The company's first e-bike, the E-Sparrow features a 36V/250W Bafang rear hub motor.
BETHEL, Conn. (BRAIN) — Dorel Industries, which owns Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, and other brands, is re-launching its Charge brand in the U.S., with a line of affordable e-bikes to be sold online and through bike shops.
TACOMA, Wash. (BRAIN) — While retailers scramble, wait and hope for the replenishment of popular-priced bikes, accessory supplies in similar low-tech, low-priced categories aren’t much better.