CABDA 2026: My Head is Spinning. (The Brutal Truth) 🚨
Recap: New Bikes, New Tech, & Shop Survival
The Cycling Industry’s Most Engaging Live Podcast: Episode 34
🎙️ “Shop Talk Tuesday.” (Community Livestream)
In March 2026, the floor of CABDA West in Las Vegas became the epicenter of a “brutal truth” for the bicycle industry: the old way of doing business is officially dead. While the Great Reset has slashed new bike imports to a 20-year low, the expo reveals a defiant shift toward the Utility Era. From the controversial arrival of the 32-inch wheel to the rise of “Service Sanctuaries,” the message from the 2026 Vegas Bike Expo is clear: adapt your shop to the wrench, or prepare to close the doors.
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