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Posted February 16, 2026

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — A paraplegic man has dropped a suit against a bike shop ownerwho he said did not have a required ramp to enter the store.

Posted February 16, 2026

Dealer trust of suppliers is shrinking. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Posted February 16, 2026

TAICHUNG CITY, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group founder King Liu died Monday at the age of 93. Liu founded Giant in Taiwan in 1972 and co-founded Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and eight years later built it into the largest bike manufacturer in the country and second largest in Asia.

Posted February 11, 2026

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — MIPS net sales increased 2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter and 10% for the year despite tariff concerns in the U.S.

Posted February 10, 2026
Company is projecting flat sales and reduced profitability in 2026.

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — As the global industry adjusted to market inventories and other realities, regional results varied widely for Shimano last year. The Japanese component giant’s full-year 2025 sales in its bike division totaled 355 billion yen ($2.3 billion), up 2.7% from 2024.

Posted February 10, 2026

STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — Thule Group net sales increased a little more than 9% year-over-year both in the fourth quarter and in 2025 helped by product updates in the company's Sports & Cargo Carriers category.

Posted February 5, 2026

LONDON (BRAIN) — Head Group has acquired the London-based cycling apparel brand Le Col from Puma Growth Partners, which has invested at least 14.4 million pounds ($19.5 million at today's exchange rate) in the brand since 2018. 

Posted February 5, 2026

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

Posted February 4, 2026
Nukeproof launched its Tracker model last month. Pinkbike photo.

VENTURA, Calif. (BRAIN) — California distributor Zeitbike will distribute Nukeproof mountain bikes as the legacy brand returns to the market under new ownership.

Posted February 4, 2026

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Twenty Arkansas outdoor sports companies, including several bike shops and bike manufacturers, have released a statement in support of the residents of Minneapolis and others “who are peacefully demanding the right to live without fear.”

Posted February 4, 2026
Updated with Giro comment.

VENICE, Italy (BRAIN) — An Italian court has ordered Giro's European distributor, Spain-based Adventure Sports Group Europe S.L., to stop making certain marketing claims about its waterproof cycling gloves after a complaint by a company that has a patent on those features.

Posted February 4, 2026

SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.

Posted February 4, 2026

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports. 

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