Industry News
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — After developing its universal shipping bike box in collaboration with Scott Sports, Kitzuma Cycling Logistics is making it available to the industry.
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — A state senator and assemblymember introduced a bill that would prohibit e-moto sales in the state, define them, and prevent brick-and-mortar and online retailers from advertising them as legal. It's the latest legislation in the U.S. aimed at eliminating e-motos from city streets.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin announced Wednesday the acquisition of Applied Ballistics, a software company specializing in precision-aiming solutions for long-range shooting and hunting, that's built into Garmin tactical watches.
BIG FLATS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Plenty of news has flowed from sealant pioneer Stan's recently, including the decision to end wheelset production and make more investments in bike-care products. Despite getting out of the wheelset market, the company that spearheaded the No-Tubes movement in the early 2000s will continue manufacturing rims, including a performance-oriented gravel model expected in the fourth quarter this year.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taiwan’s three publicly traded bike manufacturers had wildly varying August results, according to Operating Revenue Reports filed with the Taipei stock exchange on Thursday.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our September magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How’s your service department's revenue and volume trending this year? What are your challenges and best practices for hiring and training qualified mechanics?
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (BRAIN) — Sweden-based holding company Röko AB has acquired Italy's CyTech S.r.l., the parent of the Elastic Interface cycling short pad ingredient brand.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized founder Mike Sinyard will resume his position as Chief Executive Officer on Nov. 1 as Armin Landgraf steps down after two years as CEO and four years at the company.
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Campagnolo has announced that SPAC SA has made a "strategic minority investment" in the company, with the Campagnolo family retaining control and majority ownership of the company.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BRAIN) — A woman who filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes and authorized dealer The Cycle Joint Inc. has voluntarily dismissed action against the retailer.
SAN MATEO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GoPro and privately held optical-photonics company Starman Optical Inc. will merge with the action camera brand's approximate $92 million debt being repaid by year's end at closing.
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Eurobike reversed a decision to move its show back to the fall, announcing Tuesday it will continue to be held in the summer.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — A Florida woman is suing Walmart Inc. on behalf of a minor injured after his e-bike's front wheel detached during what the lawsuit says was normal operation.
SHENZHEN, China (BRAIN) — Dahon reported first-half revenue increased 53.7% year-over-year in the first full year of the folding bike brand's listing of shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
SQUAMISH, British Columbia (BRAIN) — OneUp Components is launching an online marketplace for selling certified pre-owned OneUp products.
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — Rad Life Mobility has started a regulation crowdfunding campaign to support its three e-bike brands.
MILLIGAN, Tenn. (BRAIN) — GoFundMe pages have been established for two Milligan University cycling team members killed by a driver of a car while on a training ride about 11 miles from campus.
PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods net sales increased 53% year-over-year in the second quarter, boosted in part from its acquisition of Foot Locker last September.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Two more of Taiwan's publicly traded bike manufacturers are reporting some mixed financial news, following Giant Group's announcement that its profits jumped in the second quart
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The NBDA recently published its annual Cost of Doing Business Study to help retailers analyze their financial and operational performance. The information is compiled from confidential financial data submitted by North American retailers during 2025.

