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Four New 2026 Gravel Bikes Debut at Big Sugar
VeloNews filmed four pro riders at the Big Sugar gravel race in Arkansas, each aboard a new 2026-model gravel bike from Giant, Factor, Scott, or Canyon. The coverage highlights how major manufacturers continue to invest in the gravel segment, using high-profile racing events as live product showcases.
Industry Braces as Accell, Shimano Costs Shake Supply Chains
The bicycle industry faces a confluence of pressures heading into the critical autumn ordering season: Accell Group's unresolved bankruptcy is freezing dealer decisions on 2027 model-year commitments, while Shimano's surprise 3% surcharge on mid-2026 deliveries adds a fresh cost burden across the supply chain. Taiwan-linked manufacturers and their retail partners are caught between margin erosion and the urgent need for sourcing alternatives. The launch of the Global Bicycle Procurement Index signals the industry's intent to build better data infrastructure — lessons drawn directly from the inventory crisis that helped sink Accell.