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Posted September 12, 2023
Ilya Nikhamin and Kasia Nikhamina.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — For our September magazine edition, we asked our State of Retail panel members: How does your shop manage e-bike battery risk? What steps do you take to manage uncertified batteries, and do you participate in any battery recycling programs?

Posted September 11, 2023
Lectric eBikes XP 3.0 Black.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — In conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lectric Ebikes is recalling the front and rear mechanical disc brake calipers spec'd on its XP 3.0 models because they can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

Posted September 11, 2023

The more things change in the bike business, the more they stay the same.

Posted September 8, 2023
Amer also is the parent of Wilson, Salomon, Arc’teryx and other brands.

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Bloomberg is reporting that Amer Sports has made a confidential filing for an initial public offering in the U.S. that would value the company as high as $10 billion.

Posted September 8, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — A trial date was established Thursday in a man's lawsuit claiming general negligence, product liability, and breach of warranty against Rad Power Bikes after the case management conference was canceled.

Posted September 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S. Trade Representative has extended its tariff exclusions for some China-made bicycle products until Dec. 31.

Posted September 7, 2023
 Cyclingsell Zacro helmet.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued warnings to stop using two adult bike helmets because they failed federal safety standard tests.

Posted September 7, 2023

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pirelli is recalling its P ZERO Race TLR tires because the bead can unseat from the rim, creating a fall hazard.

Posted September 6, 2023

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Despite the marketplace awash with new bike inventory, Trek Bicycle is encouraging cyclists to buy used in the name of sustainability through its new Red Barn Refresh program.

Posted September 6, 2023

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Speed Tech, an electrical connector supplier, says VanMoof Asia owes it $5,038,000.

Posted September 6, 2023
Zwift will sell Wahoo hardware and Wahoo will offer trainers bundled with Zwift software subscriptions.
The Wahoo Kickr Core.

WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — A year to the day after Zwift launched its first stationary trainer, the Hub — which led Wahoo Fitness to quickly file suit for patent infringement — Zwift and Wahoo are announcing terms of an "amicable settlement" that include each company selling bundles containing the other’s products.

Posted September 5, 2023

BOZEMAN, Mont. (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor made a public filing with the Security and Exchange Commission Tuesday, revealing details of its plan to spinoff its outdoor sports brands into a new company separate from its ammunition business. 

Posted September 5, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio (BRAIN) — Roll: Bicycle Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Thursday. Roll has three retail stores and its own bike brand that it sells wholesale and to consumers.

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