Specialized buys McLain Cycle & Fitness, other purchases rumored

September 27, 2021

After 44 years in business, Bob and Kris McLain have sold McLain Cycle & Fitness to Specialized Bicycle Components. Specialized has not confirmed the purchase and has declined to comment on this or other recent retail acquisitions. But industry sources tell BRAIN the company has purchased, or is close to purchasing, several other stores and multi-store businesses in several states. BRAIN