Backcountry.com (RealCyclist, Bonktown, Hucknroll, etc) buys CompetitiveCyclist

[rice rocket]

http://reviews.roadbikereview.com/competitivecyclist-com-joins-the-backcountry-com-family-of-specialty-retail-stores

Didn't see this coming.

[roguedog]

Whoa.. Hmm.. I'm not sure if I'm sad or happy...

Sad that CC isn't independent any longer but happy if this what they needed to do to keep alive.

[rice rocket]

Were they struggling? They just bought Merlin from ABG a few months back.

[cat6]

We'll have to wait and see. Personally I think when companies merge or are acquired passion dwindles and the folks that made the acquired company stand out lose the passion which made the company what it is. I'm sure someone can correct me with examples, but that's been my first hand experience.

[rice rocket]

Oops, sorry about the duplicate thread. I searched for competitive on pages one and two and still somehow missed the original thread.

[Dekonick]

Merlin bikes on Bonktown? Interesting... :banana: :crap: :confused: