NBDA News Hour September 2025
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Entries by Frances Abbott
NBDA Community Sneak Peek: INTENSE Configurator
Associate Members INTENSE have a new configurator coming to their Frame First program. Be the first to hear about key takeaways from Mike Carr, VP Sales/Marketing at INTENSE, before the September 30th launch date. Learn about the Frame First program The technology behind the configurator How riders can use this to design the bike of […]
NBDA’s Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) Program Hosts Successful First Annual In-Person Gathering in Chicago
Chicago, IL – September 23, 2025 – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) successfully hosted its inaugural Women in the Bicycle Industry (WIBI) in-person gathering on September 20th in Chicago, Illinois. The event brought together women from across the cycling industry, including retailers, suppliers, and advocates, marking a significant milestone for the four-month-old program that […]
NBDA Launches Comprehensive 2025 Specialty Bicycle Retailer Survey to Benchmark Industry Performance and Trends
Annual study provides critical data for retailers and suppliers to navigate the evolving bicycle retail landscape Irvine, CA- Sept 24, 2025– The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) today announced the launch of its 2025 Specialty Bicycle Retailer Survey, a comprehensive industry study designed to provide foundational data for understanding market trends, operational benchmarks, and growth […]
NBDA Announces Election of Three New Board Members and Reelection of Three Current Members
National Bicycle Dealers Association Welcomes Fresh Leadership to Guide Industry Forward Sept 15, 2025, Irvine, CA – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is pleased to announce the results of its recent board elections, welcoming three new members to its Board of Directors while reelecting three dedicated current board members. These industry leaders will help […]
How to Win Chargebacks: A Guide for Bicycle Retailers
For bicycle retailers, chargebacks are more than an annoyance. They can eat away at your revenue, take time to resolve, and damage your merchant account if they happen too often. But here’s the reality: Merchants can and do win chargeback disputes. The key is knowing how to respond, what evidence to provide, and how to […]
NBDA Supplier Sync: Hands-Free Clothing Revenue with JAKROO
Apparel can be a challenging category, JAKROO can make it simple! Join Betty and Nathan O’Neill to discover how JAKROO helps retailers, shop teams, and cycling clubs boost apparel sales, streamline ordering, and increase revenue. Learn practical strategies to grow your shop’s clothing business. You must be logged into your NBDA member account to access […]
Bosch Dealer Training Tour 2025: Elevating E-Bike Service & Retailer Success
In this episode of Bicycle Retail Radio, we welcome back Stephen “Phunky” Proffitt, Technical Account Manager at Bosch eBike Systems. Stephen shares what’s new in the 2025 Bosch Dealer Training Tour, including in-person and virtual options designed to certify shop staff and introduce fresh curriculum.
Unlocking E-Bike Consumer Insights: Trends and Data with Upway 9/18/25
Join us for a 60-minute NBDA Educational Hour featuring Upway, where we dive deep into the latest global data and trends in the e-bike market. Guest experts Baptist Loyer and Alessandro Pregel will share valuable insights on consumer preferences, including top choices in brands, colors, technology features, and price points. This session is designed for […]
Don’t Squirt Petroleum In Your Face Hole: mountainFLOW Launches 95% Plant Based Water Bottle
PRESS RELEASE: mountainFLOW – Carbondale, CO mountainFLOW, the same crew behind the plant-based bike maintenance products, just dropped our newest upgrade: a 95% plant-based water bottle made from sugar cane derived bio-plastic. And no, it doesn’t taste like kombucha or compost. If you’ve used our OG bottle from 2022, this isn’t just a re-release with […]
