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POZZOLEONE, Italy (BRAIN) — Nicola Rosin is leaving Selle Royal S.p.A., where he has been general manager and a board member, after 19 years with the company, Selle Royal Group announced Wednesday.

KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Linn Kastan, the founder of the Redline BMX brand in the 1970s, is collaborating with the brand once again to produce a limited edition replica bike and launch a microsite devoted to Redline's history and Kastan's contributions.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale issued a safety notice about the front fender and hardware on its Canvas Neo 1 and Canvas Neo 2 bicycles after receiving reports that the assembly can become detached.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Led by growth in fitness, outdoor, and marine, Garmin Ltd. revenue increased 19% year-over-year for the third quarter.

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano Inc. sales in its bicycle segment were down in the first nine months of 2020, but the company has revised up its full-year earnings and revenue projections due to greater use of bicycles globally during the COVID-19 pandemic.

MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — Harley-Davidson, which has been eyeing the e-bike market for several years, announced Tuesday that it will create a dedicated e-bike division launching in March 2021.
The Serial 1 Cycle Company is named for the nickname of Harley's first motorcycle model, "Serial Number 1."
Some shops have closed, and others are thinking about it. At first, I wondered, why? Haven’t we been in a bike boom? Then I started talking to the shops that are thriving to see what they are doing differently.

Editor's note: For a feature in Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, Retail Editor Ray Keener spoke with 14 leaders on the supplier side of the industry. Ray spoke with leaders of major bike brands, component suppliers, e-bike startups, accessory makers and more.

Editor's note: For a feature in Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, Retail Editor Ray Keener spoke with 14 leaders on the supplier side of the industry. Ray spoke with leaders of major bike brands, component suppliers, e-bike startups, accessory makers and more.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BRAIN) — Sam Nehme might own Broward Motorsports, but he's a mountain biker at heart.
"I've always been on a Specialized, and I really wanted to have the full line (of bikes) and be a full-on store," Nehme said.

Editor's note: For a feature in Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, Retail Editor Ray Keener spoke with 14 leaders on the supplier side of the industry. Ray spoke with leaders of major bike brands, component suppliers, e-bike startups, accessory makers and more.

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group's third-quarter net sales rebounded with a 44.9% increase year-over-year following two previous quarters of decline.

Editor's note: For a feature in Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, Retail Editor Ray Keener spoke with 14 leaders on the supplier side of the industry. Ray spoke with leaders of major bike brands, component suppliers, e-bike startups, accessory makers and more.