Cycle Gear in talks to acquire RevZilla in Phila: report

"Motorcycle store chain Cycle Gear Inc. is close to acquiring RevZilla," the Navy Yard-based online motorcycle apparel and warehouse sales company, "in a deal that would create a company valued at between $400 million and $500 million, including debt," Reuters reports here, citing an unnamed source.

"The deal will help Benicia, California-based Cycle Gear, which has more than 100 stores in 34 states, expand its Internet footprint. Philadelphia-based RevZilla, which has $100 million in sales, is owned by three young motorcycle enthusiasts who founded the company as twentysomethings in 2007." Cycle Gear is owned by private equity investor JW Childs.