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DENVER (BRAIN) — Used gear retailer The Pro’s Closet is re-opening immediately under new ownership and some familiar management.

CYPRESS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yamaha will stop wholesaling e-bikes in the U.S. market at the end of the year, the company told BRAIN on Friday. But the brand said it will offer dealers and consumers service and parts for "years to come."

DULUTH, Ga. (BRAIN) — Fox Factory reported Thursday that sales in its bicycle-related brands grew 38.7% in the third quarter, compared to the same period last year.

(BRAIN) — Compass Diversified saw a net sales increase of 11.8% in its third quarter and recorded net income in the quarter of $31.5 million — compared to a net loss of $3.8 million in the same quarter last year.

(BRAIN) — Eight international cycling companies — Accell, Canyon, Quality Bicycle Products, Rose, Schindelhauer, Schwalbe, Scott, and Trek — have launched an online training course aimed at educating the industry to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across global supply chains.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Fitness segment sales continue to boost Garmin's growth across all categories as its year-over-year revenue in the third quarter increased 24%.

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CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Canyon Bicycles is expanding its service partner network by adding 28 REI Co-op locations. The consumer-direct brand's network already includes 66 independent bike shops in the U.S. and scores of independent service partners in Europe.

OSAKA (BRAIN) — Sales in Shimano's bike-product division were down 12.3% through the first nine months of the year, compared to the same period last year.

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — TrainingPeaks, an app for coaches and athletes, is moving into virtual cycling with the acquisition of indieVelo. TrainingPeaks is rebranding indieVelo as TrainingPeaks Virtual.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — Leatt Corporation posted its first year-over-year revenue growth — 1 % — in two years when it released its third-quarter earnings report Tuesday.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Mayor Eric Adams this week finalized the city's e-mobility device and battery trade-in program for food-delivery workers.

CRESTON, N.C. (BRAIN) — There will be a 51st year of building bike and motorcycle frames for Steve Garn, but in the early days after the remnants of Hurricane Helene damaged his home and fabrication buildings here nearly a month ago, he had doubts.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — MIPS' year-over-year net sales jumped 61% in the third quarter boosted by growth in the Sports category, which includes bike helmets. The company attributed the growth to inventory levels improving industry-wide.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek Components unveiled the GXC Stem, billed as an affordable and lightweight aftermarket option for gravel and cross-country bikes.