From the Magazine
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our May magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: “How has your business been affected by COVID-19 so far? What steps are you taking to weather the storm as the pandemic continues?”
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN)— A typical busy Saturday during the spring will challenge even the most organized bike retailer’s staff.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — A bike store manager was injured a year ago in Chino, California, trying to stop two men stealing a bike, and it’s the type of story that makes Vancouver detective Rob Brunt wince.
![Bike Index and 529 Garage give retailers a way to pre-register their bikes at once. Bike Index and 529 Garage give retailers a way to pre-register their bikes at once.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/bike_registration-bikeindex.jpg?itok=eLQ8-G7x)
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — The way J Allard sees it, 529 Garage is a combination of crimewatch, crime stoppers and motor vehicle registration. And it, along with Bike Index, might be the best way for retailers to protect their bikes.
![Aaron Goss integrated bikes into securing the windows of his shop in Seattle. Aaron Goss integrated bikes into securing the windows of his shop in Seattle.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/smash_grab-aarons6.jpg?itok=SECyrvG1)
HATTIESBURG, Miss (BRAIN) — When it comes to preventing smash and grab retail theft, James Moore and Aaron Goss took matters into their own hands.
![Sports Garage Cycling experienced a smash and grab last year. Sports Garage Cycling experienced a smash and grab last year.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/cover_1.jpg?itok=AspK6p9Q)
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — A bike store manager was injured a year ago in Chino, California, trying to stop two men stealing a bike, and it’s the type of story that makes Vancouver detective Rob Brunt wince.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — PeopleForBikes entered 2020 with momentum toward eventually getting universal e-bike legislation passed in every state.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our March magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: "What security measures do you have in place to prevent smash and grab theft?"
![A hypodermic needle similar to this one was inside a flat tire. A hypodermic needle similar to this one was inside a flat tire.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/img_2827_0.jpg?itok=rI7A_v_r)
OAKLAND, Calif. (BRAIN) — With a background as an EMT, Greg Archer knew immediately.
![A former Trek executive said a fourth e-bike class is needed for trail use. A former Trek executive said a fourth e-bike class is needed for trail use.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/shootout_retailers.jpg?itok=o5k4yUvx)
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — While suppliers and advocacy groups were laying groundwork for e-bike use on paved roads and trails, electric mountain bikes began rolling onto sales floors and trails (or not) with little industry preparation.
![Why struggle? The BRAIN E-Bike Dealer Tour heads to LAX. Why struggle? The BRAIN E-Bike Dealer Tour heads to LAX.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/e-beach.jpg?itok=xM4rkUpd)
Editor's note: A version of this article ran in the November issue of BRAIN.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (BRAIN) — As far west as you can get, with nothing but sand between us and the Pacific, we headed to the last retailer visit on our three-day tour.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — BRAIN's Gear Guide, an 8-page, advertiser-supported directory to dozens of the latest products on the bike market, is now available for digital reading or download.
The Guide was included as part of the Bicycle Retailer & Industry News Sept. 1 print issue.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Industry associations continue to lobby against the 25 percent tariffs imposed on Chinese-made electric bikes and motors. But many suppliers and retailers say most premium brands typically sold at IBDs are not affected, since these bikes don’t come from China.