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Posted September 17, 2026
Sen. Kristen Gonzalez announcing S.10700.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — A state senator and assemblymember introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of illegal e-motos 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.

Posted September 16, 2026

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.

Posted September 15, 2026

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.

Posted September 11, 2026

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.

Posted September 11, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 40 Victgoal kids helmets are being recalled for violating mandatory safety standards and can fail to protect in the event of a crash.

Posted September 8, 2026

When dealers can trust suppliers, everyone benefits.

Posted September 8, 2026
We’re recruiting our 2027 State of Retail Panel, nine bike shop owners, managers, and/or staff who answer timely questions about selling and servicing bicycles and contribute to one of our most widely read features.
Jim Costello.

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?

Posted September 4, 2026

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.

Posted September 3, 2026

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.

Posted September 3, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Mondraker USA is recalling about 177 OnOff S9 carbon handlebars spec'd on some complete mountain bikes because they could crack or fracture during use. An additional 52 handlebars were sold in Canada.

Posted September 1, 2026

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.

Posted September 1, 2026

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Scott retailers will have the opportunity to sell their new old stock bikes through online marketplace BikeExchange and shipping provider Kitzuma Cycling Logistics.

Posted September 1, 2026

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.

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