barker mountain bikes

Name

barker mountain bikes

Legal name

Barker Mountain Bikes

Website

https://barkermountainbikes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle Retail and Service

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

akta.pro primary industry

Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories) (CRAMABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bike Service, Repair & Maintenance Shops (CRAMAHAH), Bike Accessories Retail (Lights, Locks, Racks, Bags) (CRAMAHAD), Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail (CRAMAHAC), Bike Parts & Components Retail (CRAMAHAB), Kids’ & Family Bike Retail (Youth, Trailers, Seats) (CRAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Bicycle retail store
• Bike repair services
• Cycling accessories
• Electric bikes sales
• Bike rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bethel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bike Sales: Retail sales of bicycles including road, gravel, mountain, commuter, fitness, children's bikes, and electric bikes from brands like Specialized, Pivot Cycles, Cannondale, Salsa, and Velotric.
2. Parts and Accessories Sales: Sales of bike parts, accessories, clothing, helmets, shoes, and car racks through both physical store and online channels.
3. Service and Repair: Bike service and repair services for customers who bought bikes from the shop or the internet.
4. Bike Rentals: Short-term bike rental services for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Barker Mountain Bikes is a bicycle retail shop in Bethel, Maine that sells new bikes (road, gravel, mountain, commuter, fitness, children's, and electric), parts, wheels, tires, tubes, accessories, clothing, helmets, shoes, and car racks. In addition to retail sales, the shop provides bicycle repair and tune-up services for all brands, bike rental services, and supports a community racing team (BMB Racing Team) and group rides.

Product overview

Barker Mountain Bikes is a bicycle retail shop located in Bethel, Maine offering a comprehensive range of cycling products and services. The product portfolio centers on traditional and electric bicycles from brands including Specialized, Cannondale, Pivot Cycles, and Salsa across road, gravel, mountain, commuter, and children's categories. Supporting product lines include parts, wheels, tires (including 45NRTH winter studded tires), accessories, cycling clothing and helmets, shoes, and car racks. The company also provides service/repair, bike rentals, and organizes group rides through its BMB Racing Team community program. The shop operates under a 'without attitude' philosophy emphasizing friendly service for all skill levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bicycles (Road, Gravel, Mountain, Commuter, Fitness, Children's) New bicycles across multiple disciplines and rider profiles (road, gravel, mountain, commuter, fitness, children's) sold to individual cyclists and families.
• Electric Bikes (E-Bikes) Electric-assist bicycles sold to consumers seeking powered commuting or recreational cycling options.
• Bicycle Parts and Wheels Replacement components and complete wheels sold to cyclists for maintenance, upgrades, and repairs.
• Tires and Tubes Bicycle tires and inner tubes sold to riders needing routine replacements or repairs.
• Cycling Accessories General cycling accessories such as lights, locks, bottles, and tools sold to individual riders.
• Cycling Clothing, Helmets, and Shoes Riding apparel, helmets, and cycling-specific footwear sold to consumers for safety and performance.
• Car Racks Vehicle-mounted bike racks sold to consumers who need to transport bicycles by car.
• Bicycle Repair and Tune-Up Service Repair, tune-up, and maintenance service performed by the shop's staff for bicycles of any brand, purchased or otherwise.
• Bicycle Rental Service Short-term bicycle rentals provided to visitors, tourists, and local riders who need temporary access to bikes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• SpecializedmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2015Primary sponsor of BMB Racing Team. Specialized provides bikes and equipment support to the team.
• VergecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of BMB Racing Team providing cycling gear and accessories.
• Pedro'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of BMB Racing Team providing bike tools and maintenance products.
• Optic NervecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of BMB Racing Team providing eyewear products.
• BOYD WheelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of BMB Racing Team providing high-performance wheels.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• REI Co-op: Large U.S. outdoor/sporting goods retail co-op carrying bikes, parts, apparel, and accessories from many of the same premium brands (Specialized etc.). Broad incumbent in the same category with overlapping bike retail footprint and broader outdoor assortment.
• Trek Bicycle Corporation: Major bicycle manufacturer and retailer operating company-owned stores. Competes in the same new-bike and service categories and carries an adjacent premium brand portfolio to Barker Mountain Bikes.
• Dick's Sporting Goods: National sporting goods retailer carrying bikes, cycling apparel, helmets, and accessories from multiple brands. Competes on entry-to-mid-tier cycling products and accessories through its chain footprint.
• Performance Bicycle (legacy): Previously a major U.S. specialty bike retailer (now largely online); historically competed in the same product categories. Included as a relevant historical analogue for specialty bike retail.

Direct peers

• Jenson USA: Online-direct bicycle retailer selling bikes, parts, accessories, and apparel from many of the same brands. Competes for the same end customer and overlaps in product mix with Barker's e-commerce channel.
• Competitive Cyclist: Premium online cycling retailer focused on road, mountain, and gravel bikes and apparel. Targets the same enthusiast and high-ticket buyer as Barker's premium bike lineup.
• Local bike shops (LBS) in Maine/New England: Other independent bicycle retailers across Maine and northern New England with similar service, rental, and community-ride models. Direct peers competing for the same regional cyclist and tourist customer base.

Emerging players

• Backcountry.com: Online outdoor and cycling retailer selling bikes, components, apparel, and accessories. Direct online competitor to Barker's e-commerce storefront with broader outdoor assortment.
• Chain Reaction Cycles: Large online bike and cycling accessories retailer with broad parts, accessories, and apparel assortment. Competes with Barker's online channel on price and selection for components and accessories.

Regional players

• Mike's Bikes: Independent multi-store bike retailer operating primarily in California. Closest large-scale analogue to Barker in business model — new bike sales, service, and accessories — but in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BarkerMountainBikes
• Instagraminstagram.com/barkermountainbikes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barker-mountain-bikes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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