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PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — According to Bryan Hance, it's common in this environmentally conscious and cycling-friendly city for families to trade their vehicle for e-bikes. But if those e-bikes are stolen, it has a chilling effect on the city's bicycling culture.
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Because it deals exclusively with pre-owned bikes, e-commerce seller The Pro's Closet remains up to date on the latest bike theft trends. But even it was taken aback by the uncovering of a Mexican Facebook Marketplace seller's stolen bike enterprise.
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — When a smash-and-grab or individual theft occurs with its registered bikes, Bike Index recommends first filing a police report, but co-founder Bryan Hance and Executive Director Craig Dalton said relying exclusively on law enforcement for recovery often isn't enough.
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — Bike Index began nearly a decade ago with a modest goal: registering bikes into a database to increase the chances of recovery if stolen. It completed its eighth year in 2021 by accomplishing something bigger.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (BRAIN) — A U.S District Court judge has dismissed a case that a mobile game app maker had filed against Trek Bicycle after Trek challenged the game maker’s trademark registration.
PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Hap Seliga, a co-founder of Competitive Cyclist and former executive at Backcountry and Specialized, has joined SIGNA Sports United as head of its North American bike operations.
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office issued a felony arrest warrant for a man stealing bikes from retailers using fraudulent identification and credit cards.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin Ltd. reported record revenue for the year and in the fourth quarter despite flat fitness sales that include cycling products.
EASTON, Pa. (BRAIN) — Roam Investment Group, led by former Allied Cycle Works COO Paul Jarrell, has acquired Speedsleev, the maker of minimalist saddle bags and handlebar bags.
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — John Porter, the former owner and president of The Merry Sales Co. died Friday at 94.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our February magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: What’s your outlook for 2022, and what steps are you taking to position your business for it?
Specialized has changed the rules for selling bikes through the specialty retail channel. But can consumer-direct make up for its loss of dealer-based revenue?
AMSTERDAM (BRAIN) — Peter Woods has stepped down as president and CEO of Dorel Sports, which last month was officially acquired by Pon Holdings.
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