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Research Proposal
Prepared for Caitlin S. | Delivered September 20, 2019
Mobility Space M&As
Goals
To determine M&A activity in the mobility space, with a focus on commuter bicycles, e-bikes, and carbon fiber bicycle trends
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Early Findings
The Global Carbon Fiber Bike market has an estimated value of
$2.79 billion USD
, with an estimated annual growth of
9.7%.
Key players
in the market include e Giant Bicycle, Merida Bike, Battle-FSD, Trek Bike, XDS,
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, Canyon, Felt Cycles and Ellsworth Bike.
The Carbon Fiber Bike Market
has increased due to a growing demand for high-end bicycles, and increased interest in bicycle related leisure and sport activities, combined with an increase in affordability of high-end bikes.
A Swiss e-bike entrepreneur
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in early 2019, as well as
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bike brands.
Scott Sports
recently partnered with Bold Cycles, a brand focused on innovative carbon full suspension frame and rear shocks. Both are based in Switzerland.
Custom bike builders
Sugar Wheel Works and Breadwinner Cycles
in Portland recently merged after 10 years of partnership.
Harley Davidson recently
acquired StaCyc Inc
., a producer of electric bikes for children. Its EDRIVE models are often sold through power sports dealerships where
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are also sold.
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Brands acquired
the Spy Optic brand
this year, which adds bicycling accessories to their line. The brand was sold by
Vista Outdoor in 2018.
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Prepared By
Jennifer P.
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