Electric bike
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/nox_helium_enduro.jpg?itok=ybgi63Un)
ASPEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Nirvana X Group's decision to become the U.S. distributor of e-bike manufacturer Nox Cycles was solidified last year when bike supply began shrinking.
While the rest of the market is scrambling for product, the e-bike sector just keeps on growing. And that's a good thing for the IBD.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/strom.jpeg?itok=_n16A32J)
FRANKFURT, Germany (BRAIN) — Naxicap Partners, a European private equity firm, has reached an agreement to acquire Stromer, the Swiss-based e-bike brand. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary approvals.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/hps-logo.jpg?itok=wUISorf4)
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (BRAIN) — With bike demand high and more low-cost e-bikes entering the market, Mike Fritz said retailers need to be aware of increased risks of a battery fire.
![Specialized Turbo SC battery. Specialized Turbo SC battery.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/98916-561_cmpnt_turbo-sc-battery-32ah-x-60-691-wh-ant-bt-module_hero.jpg?itok=_M9hUtYz)
FORT MYERS, Fla. (BRAIN) — In late March, Ed Benjamin completed a report on e-bike import numbers for 2020. The eCycleElectric senior managing director expected to find 130-150 importers. The number was closer to 400.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/m6l-mbkg-ebkg-efcb-avy-sp6-eb-800x800-1.jpg?itok=VNgbFtvR)
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — REI Co-op expands its Brompton Bicycle lineup at select stores today with the addition of an electric model.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/p17_recon_power_bike.jpg?itok=m1S6fWQa)
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (BRAIN) — Recon Power Bikes started on the principle that to create the right e-bike for law enforcement, having the proper background is paramount.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/giant_group_0.png?itok=Zfx0GqkN)
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group is reporting that its sales last year were up 10.3% over 2019, to NT$70.01 billion ($2.45 billion). Net profit was up 46.7%, to NT$4.95 billion. Earnings per share was NT$13.19.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/daisy-chen-z76v0yplh68-unsplash_1.jpeg?itok=nmO3ftwd)
Bike-share programs are poised for a post-pandemic boom, but over-saturation remains a danger.
![Washington's Capitol building. Washington's Capitol building.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/wacapitollegislativebldg.jpeg?itok=cXvHpngs)
OLYMPIA, Wash. (BRAIN) — A Washington state Senate committee is holding a hearing Tuesday on a bill that would exempt e-bikes from the state's 6.5% sales tax.
The legislation is one of several e-bike subsidies being deliberated by state and federal lawmakers this year.
![Cannondale's Adventure Neo electronic billboard in Times Square. Cannondale's Adventure Neo electronic billboard in Times Square.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/adventure_neo_ny_3.jpg?itok=LzW8fOCN)
WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale unveiled a series of billboards in high traffic locations in four cities to tout its newest e-bike line and the benefits of cycling from a green transportation and health and fitness perspective.