Trek demo trailer stolen in California, found empty and on fire
FOLSOM, Calif. (BRAIN) — A Trek demo trailer containing 36 high-end bikes was stolen from behind a California shop last week and was later found missing the bikes and on fire alongside a high miles...
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PowerTap extends warranty to two years on all products
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — PowerTap will now be offering a two-year warranty worldwide for all of its power meters, including its new GS line. This new warranty doubles the length of their previous...
View ArticleInterbike opens retailer registration for 2014 show
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has opened retailer registration for its 2014 trade show, which will be held Sept. 10-12 in Las Vegas, preceded by the two-day OutDoor Demo in Boulder...
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The red S goes green with Cav’s collection
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized is veering away from its signature red with the CVNDSH Collection, inspired by British sprinter Mark Cavendish. The line includes a full road kit, shoes,...
View ArticleBike retailers, does your store offer food or coffee (beyond nutritionals)?
Choices No No, but we're thinking about it Yes No 50% (47 votes) No, but we're thinking about it 21% (20 votes) Yes 29% (27 votes) Total votes: 94
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Milwaukee retailer to add café in new location
MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — After just over a year in business, Coast In Bikes is the first IBD in Milwaukee to add a café space to its retail store. Owners Carolyn Weber and Tristan Klein relocated the store...
View ArticleBackbone Media takes on PR for The Feed
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Carbondale, Colo.,-based PR agency Backbone Media is now representing The Feed, a subscription energy food and nutrition coaching provider."We are excited to partner with an...
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Infinit Nutrition sponsoring 5-Hour Energy/Kenda cycling team
CINNCINATI (BRAIN) — Infinit Nutrition is now sponsoring the 5-Hour Energy presented by Kenda Racing Team, a Continental-registered road cycling team.Infinit will provide its custom and pre-set...
View ArticleMother's Day CycloFemme rides to offer free bike shares in three areas
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — CycleFemme is working with bike share programs in New York City, the San Francisco Bay Area and Boulder, Colo., to provide bikes for participants in Gloabl Women's Cycling Day,...
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DZR launches new line of 'dirt-focused' shoes
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — DZR Shoes has released a new line of dirt-focused cycling footwear including limited edition models.The Spring 2014 Dirt Bike line includes SPD-compatible and flat pedal styles....
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Tern kit allows bike to be packed in standard suitcase
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Tern's new FlightSuit is a set of protective covers that allow users to pack a Tern bike into a standard-sized suitcase for airline travel."For many, the idea of bringing a...
View ArticleNew study: 'Digital is fundamental' to all retail
NEW YORK — A new study of retail consumer behavior finds the line is blurring between online and brick-and-mortar shopping and that "digital interactions" (including in-store smartphone research and...
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Downeast website adds more flexible retail ticket feature
FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Downeast Bicycle Specialists has updated its website with a more flexible feature to produce retail price stickers.Downeast's new retail ticket user interface allows retailers...
View ArticleBallard named Osprey operations chief
CORTEZ, Colo. (BRAIN) — Outdoor industry veteran Kenny Ballard has joined Osprey Packs Inc. in the newly created role of chief operating officer. As COO, Ballard will head up Osprey's operations, IT,...
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Felt expands recall of road and tri bikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles has expanded a recall, first announced in 2010, to include some earlier and later model year bikes.The original recall applied to about 2,100 road and triathlon...
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Niner offers new eccentric BB design and new carbon wheels
FT. COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Niner introduced several new products this week, including a new eccentric bottom bracket design to convert some of its models to singlespeed use, new carbon-rimmed wheels...
View ArticleAmerican Bicycle Group buys Tri-Cycle Bicycle Rentals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (BRAIN) — American Bicycle Group has bought Tri-Cycle Bicycle Rentals, which rents bikes at multisport events in the Northeast.ABG, the parent of Litespeed and Quintana Roo, has...
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May is National Bike Month
Some events to put on your calendar.WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — National Bike Month kicks off Thursday, May 1. The League of American Bicyclists is the sponsor of National Bike Month, observed every May...
View ArticleDahon hosts Asian distributors in Thailand
DUARTE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Dahon held a conference for its Asian distributors last weekend in Pattaya, Thailand. This year the company has expanded its regional events, with distributor conferences in...
View ArticleJay Townley to speak at recumbent trade show
ST. CHARLES, Ill. (BRAIN) — Industry expert Jay Townley will share "The Top 10 Secrets of Super-Successful Bike Shops" in a pair of presentations at the 2014 Recumbent Cycle-Con Trade Show and...
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