California passes bills legislating e-bikes, including defining them ...
Oct 22, 2024 · 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 standards like UL 2849 and EN 15194 ...
The Pro's Closet re-opening with new owner and familiar managers
Nov 4, 2024 · TPC closed last month after 18 years in operation. It sold off remaining inventory on its site and then auctioned other physical assets. Related Articles. October 2024: The Pro's Closet facility items being auctioned
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GT Bicycles pausing new product releases, reducing workforce
Dec 17, 2024 · ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles, which separated from Cycling Sports Group/Cannondale to a stand-alone Pon Holdings brand last year with its own design team, will pause releasing new products while streamlining operations.
Investors purchase, and combine, Colorado Cyclist and Planet …
Jan 19, 2022 · 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 recapitalized through a private investment by Sterling Partners of ...
Yamaha ending US e-bike sales | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
Nov 2, 2024 · 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."
The Pro's Closet facility items being auctioned
Oct 17, 2024 · 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 …
What new tariffs could mean to the bike industry
Dec 18, 2024 · A version of this article ran in the December issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. This version has been updated with additional comments from Arnold Kamler.(BRAIN) — Of the many expected changes when the new presidential administration takes over, the least speculative notion is increased tariffs on goods from China and perhaps from all other countries. President-elect Donald Trump ...
UL e-bike standards might become the law of the land
Dec 18, 2024 · WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Legislation intended to keep the government funded until the spring gives the Consumer Product Safety Commission authority to adopt mandatory UL safety standards.The UL testing standards mentioned in the legislation are 2849 (e-bike electrical system), 2271 (lithium-ion battery), and 2272 (other powered mobility devices, including e-scooters). Absent, though, are the EN ...
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Jan 7, 2025 · The world's most powerful tech event is your place to experience the innovations transforming how we live.This is where global brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry's sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Get a real feel for the latest solutions to the world's biggest challenges with immersive activations and demos ...