Opinion: Why Canyon’s Partnership with REI Could Spell Trouble for Local Bike Shops
While this is far from killing the local bike shop, this new partnership with REI will be a serious addition for Canyon. Here's why.
Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils.
While this is far from killing the local bike shop, this new partnership with REI will be a serious addition for Canyon. Here's why.
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