Bicycling

4/21/2026 |  German Bike Maker Riese & Müller to Exit U.S. Market (SGB UPDATE) Germany-based e-bike and cargo bike maker Riese & Müller plans to cease its U.S. business activities effective July 31, as it refocuses on Europe.
Riese & Müller said in a statement, “This decision follows an extensive strategic and economic assessment. Key factors include the persistently challenging and increasingly volatile market conditions in the United States. At the same time, Riese & Müller will concentrate its resources even more deliberately on further developing its European sales and dealer network. The aim is to unlock market potential in core regions, deepen collaboration with retail partners, and strengthen the company’s market position in a sustainable way.”

4/16/2026 |  EXEC: MTB Components Brand Pembree Expands U.S. Distributor Deal with BTI (SGB UPDATE) UK-based mountain bike components brand Pembree is reporting that it will continue and strengthen its distribution partnership with Bicycle Technologies International (BTI) in the United States. Pembree was acquired by Look Cycle in November 2024.

4/9/2026 |  EXEC: Hiplok Names Bicycle Distributor for Europe’s Benelux Region (SGB UPDATE) British security brand Hiplok has appointed TCK Sports Group as its bicycle distributor for the Benelux (Belgium-Netherlands-Luxembourg) region. The move is said to strengthen Hiplok’s presence in Europe, with TCK supporting distribution across independent retailers and key accounts.

4/6/2026 |  Knog Sets New Distribution Partners in North America (SGB UPDATE) Australia-based cycling accessories brand Knog announced two new distribution partnerships with BTI and QBP in the United States, and a new distribution partner with Live To Play Sports in Canada, effective immediately. Knog was previously distributed exclusively by Selle Royale USA (formerly Highway 2).

3/24/2026 |  Leatt Corp. Revenues Surge 43 Percent in Fourth Quarter (SGB UPDATE) Leatt Corporation reported sales grew 43 percent in the fourth quarter and 41 percent in the year, supported by gains across helmet, neck brace and body armor categories. The South Africa-based maker of protective gear for MOTO, MTB, and a wide range of extreme and high-velocity sport logged a profit against a loss in both periods.