bike board

What bike board does

Bike Board and Ski is an independent, privately held specialty retail business operating from a single storefront at 450 Main Street, Presque Isle, Maine. The company sells bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid, kids, BMX, and electric), winter sports equipment (skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, goggles, helmets, snowshoes), car rack systems (Thule, RockyMounts, Saris, Delta, Fox Racing), and a broad range of cycling apparel, parts, and accessories. It is an authorized dealer for premium brands, most notably Specialized, including the full Turbo electric bike lineup with price points reaching above $6,999.

The business generates revenue through two primary streams: one-time retail product sales across roughly 17+ product categories and recurring professional services revenue from its in-house bike repair and maintenance department, which accepts scheduled appointments and drop-offs. Distribution is hybrid, combining a physical showroom at the Presque Isle location with a company-operated e-commerce site (bikeboardandski.com) that supports online ordering with free in-store pickup. Marketing relies on the company website plus organic Facebook and Instagram presence, with no disclosed paid acquisition, institutional partnerships, or B2B contracts.

From a technology and operating standpoint, Bike Board and Ski is a traditional retail business with no proprietary technology stack, mobile app, API, or disclosed integrations. There is no app, no AI or machine learning capability, no patents, no disclosed ownership structure beyond independent local ownership, and no headcount, revenue, or founding date disclosed in the input. The company serves a single regional market in northern Maine with a customer base of local outdoor recreation consumers seeking gear, service, and expert guidance across both cycling and winter sports categories.

Name

bike board

Legal name

Bike Board and Ski

Website

https://bikeboardandski.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bike Board and Ski is an independent specialty retailer in Presque Isle, Maine selling bicycles, electric bikes, ski/snowboard equipment, car racks, apparel, and accessories, while also offering bicycle repair services to northern Maine outdoor recreation consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bicycle and Ski Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting Goods Retailers (459110)

akta.pro primary industry

Winter Sports (Ski/Snowboard) Retail (CRAMABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ski & Snowboard Equipment Retail (Skis, Boards, Boots, Bindings, Poles) (CRAMAJAA), Ski & Snowboard Apparel Retail (Outerwear, Base Layers, Gloves, Socks) (CRAMAJAB), Snowshoeing Retail (CRAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Bicycle retail
• Ski equipment sales
• Bike repair services
• Outdoor recreation gear
• Winter sports equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Presque Isle

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. Retail Product Sales: Revenue generated from selling bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid, kids, electric), ski equipment, snowboards, clothing, helmets, shoes, car racks, and accessories. Products range from entry-level to premium ($450 to $6,999+ for bikes).
2. Bike Service and Repairs: Bike maintenance and repair services offered to customers, including scheduled service appointments and drop-off options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bike Board and Ski is a single-location brick-and-mortar retail store in Presque Isle, Maine that sells bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid, kids, and electric), ski and snowboard equipment, car racks, clothing, helmets, and related outdoor recreation accessories. The shop also offers bike repair and maintenance services, along with online ordering and free in-store pickup.

Product overview

Bike Board and Ski is a local bicycle and winter sports retailer offering a comprehensive product portfolio centered on bikes, car racks, and ski/snowboard equipment. The core offering includes Specialized brand bicycles (Road, Mountain, Cyclocross, Hybrid, Kids, and Electric models), Thule and RockyMounts car rack systems for vehicle transport, and complete winter sports equipment including skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, helmets, and goggles. The store operates as a single-location brick-and-mortar retailer with online ordering and in-store pickup capabilities, providing bike repair and service alongside product sales. The product range spans 17+ distinct categories from bikes and car racks to clothing, accessories, and winter sports equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bicycles

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• REI: Large U.S. outdoor recreation co-op retailing bikes, ski/snowboard equipment, apparel, and offering in-store services. Broad incumbent that competes for the same customers across nearly every category Bike Board and Ski carries.
• Backcountry: Large online outdoor and action-sports retailer selling bikes, ski/snowboard gear, apparel, and accessories direct to consumers. Competes head-on with Bike Board and Ski on selection and pricing in the same categories.
• Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS): Established outdoor recreation retailer selling bikes, ski/snowboard gear, apparel, and footwear. Comparable New England heritage outdoor retailer covering overlapping categories.
• Moosejaw: Outdoor and action-sports retailer (online and stores) carrying bikes, ski/snowboard equipment, apparel, and accessories. Competes across overlapping product categories at national scale.

Direct peers

• Ski Rack: Independent bike and ski retail shop in Burlington, VT selling bicycles, ski/snowboard equipment, and apparel with service capabilities. Closely comparable independent multi-season outdoor retailer in northern New England.
• Mike's Bikes: Multi-location independent bicycle retailer carrying premium road, mountain, and e-bike brands with in-house service departments. Comparable on premium cycling brand authorization, e-bike focus, and service integration.
• Jenson USA: Online-direct cycling specialist carrying road, mountain, and e-bikes from major brands. Direct comparable on cycling assortment and pricing pressure, even though primarily e-commerce rather than brick-and-mortar.
• Competitive Cyclist: Premium online cycling retailer specializing in road, mountain, and high-end bikes including e-bikes. Direct overlap on premium cycling brand authorization and target enthusiast customer.
• Peter Glenn Ski & Sports: Specialty ski and snowboard retailer with bike offerings in select locations, selling winter sports equipment, apparel, and accessories. Closely comparable independent specialty retailer on the ski/snowboard side of the business.

Regional players

• Sports Basement: Multi-location sporting goods retailer in California selling bikes, ski/snowboard gear, and outdoor apparel. Comparable category mix and service-oriented retail model, though serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BikeBoardAndSki
• Instagraminstagram.com/bikeboardandski
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bike-board-and-ski

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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