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IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association is offering dealers an opportunity to buy a report from its recent consumer buying study. A report tailored for the group's retailer members will sell for $399, far less than the $5,000 report being offered to suppliers.
(BRAIN) — Gruppo SRL, the parent company of Cinelli, announced on Dec. 30 that is has decided to terminate its distribution agreement with Cyclone Bicycle Supply for the United States market, effective immediately.
SUPERIOR, Colo. (BRAIN) — Industry supplier and retail locations were spared from direct impacts of a 6,000-acre suburban wildfire that destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses here on Thursday. However, many employees in the area were evacuated and some may have lost their homes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SYDNEY, Australia (BRAIN) — BikeExchange, the Australia-based marketplace, has acquired Kitzuma, a bike-shipping service that launched last December.
BIEL, Switzerland (BRAIN) — DT Swiss will acquire disc brake company Trickstuff. The acquisition is expected to be completed on Jan. 1.
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.
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Commencal Bikes & Skis has expanded its B2B program to allow retailers to order directly from its website with a dedicated platform.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling more than 11,000 Schwinn electric scooters that were sold at bike shops and online.