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The Pro’s Closet will close in October
2024年9月26日 · LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Pro’s Closet — which started out of its founder’s VW bus, evolved into an eBay store, and became a used bike and component e-commerce giant — will close in October after 18 years.
Cambria Bike acquires intellectual property of Planet Cyclery and ...
2024年10月22日 · PASO ROBLES, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cambria Bike, one of the oldest operating e-commerce businesses in cycling, has acquired the intellectual property from Planet Cyclery and Colorado Cyclist, which closed this year. Planet Cyclery has already begun a soft relaunch and Colorado Cyclist may re-launch soon.
California passes bills legislating e-bikes, including defining them ...
2024年10月22日 · SACRAMENTO (BRAIN) — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several e-bike bills into law at the end of September, including one that specifically defines what the state considers to be an e-bike in an effort to address concerns about throttle-powered bikes.SB 1271 was signed into law on Sept. 27 and also establishes e-mobility device and battery third-party testing …
Yamaha ending US e-bike sales | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
2024年11月2日 · CYPRESS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yamaha will stop wholesaling e-bikes in the U.S. market at the end of the year, the company told BRAIN on Friday. But the brand said it will offer dealers and consumers service and parts for "years to come."
Walmart introduces Ozark Trail brand of mountain bikes
2023年4月3日 · BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Walmart is selling its own brand of mountain bikes starting at $198 in three aluminum frame sizes, mechanical disc brakes, and a short-travel suspension forks.Walmart has used the Ozark Trail brand on outdoor gear for decades, but this is the first time it's been used on bikes. The line includes 24-, 27.5-, and 29-inch wheel size bikes …
Trek to begin direct-to-consumer bike sales through Consumer …
2024年7月3日 · WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle will join other brands in offering a direct-to-consumer bike buying option after unveiling its Consumer Choice program that will provide 15% to 20% margins to the consumer's closest Partner Level retailer.
The Pro's Closet facility items being auctioned
2024年10月17日 · Local Liquidators has listed the facility's contents, including bike repair, display and storage tools, and office and warehouse items.The 2,000-plus lots being auctioned also includes some bikes, frames, parts and accessories. An auction preview will be held Tuesday Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Investors purchase, and combine, Colorado Cyclist and Planet …
2022年1月19日 · BROOMFIELD, Colo. (BRAIN) — Two Colorado-based bike e-commerce retailers have merged.On Dec. 9, Colorado Cyclist, based in Colorado Springs, merged with Broomfield-based Planet Cyclery. Both are now owned by Velo Operating, LLC., a new company now headquartered at Planet Cyclery’s facility.The combined companies have been …
Stromer ends sales in US and Canada
2024年11月20日 · OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — myStromer AG said it will end its business in the U.S. and Canada immediately."Considering the current challenges in the bicycle industry and a significantly slower development of the North American market, the company has decided to take this step," the company said in a statement released Monday.