Fred Clements: Recalls call for retailer action
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred ClementsRecalls have been much in the news lately, and the bicycle industry has not been immune with recent fork recalls from Trek and Scott.Retailers play a...
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Nuun sponsors all-diabetic Team Novo Nordisk
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Nuun is now sponsoring Team Novo Nordisk, a global all-diabetes team of cyclists, triathletes and runners, spearheaded by the world's first all-diabetes professional cycling team. As...
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Shimano targets trail/enduro riders with new shoe line and pack
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Shimano is targeting trail riders and enduro competitors with a new line of shoes and a pack announced Thursday.New packThe $90 Enduro RacePack includes a tool and pump...
View ArticleInterbike adds lower-level exhibition space
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — To meet demand for booth space at the upcoming Interbike International Expo, show organizers have added a new ballroom for exhibitors on the lower level of the...
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Renthal introduces new MTB stem range
BREDBURY, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Renthal's new Apex stem range is designed for mountain bike use from cross-country racing to trail riding with bars as wide as 780mm.The Apex stems feature a unique...
View ArticleBTI now distributing Thule
SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Technologies International is now distributing Thule products. The Santa Fe-based distributor said its first Thule shipment recently arrived in its warehouse."Thule and...
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Fizik offers new saddle exclusively through QBP
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Fizik is offering a special version of its VSX road saddles in a limited run that is available only through QBP — not the brand's joint venture distribution group, Highway...
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Mavic develops anniversary bikes with custom builders
HAVERHILL, Mass. (BRAIN) — Mavic has worked with six custom builders to produce special bikes commemeorating the French company's 125th anniversary.The builders — Ritte, Seven, Argonaut, Lynskey,...
View ArticleFrenchys to distribute Alienation BMX
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Alienation BMX products are now being distributed in France and neighboring regions by Frenchys Distribution."Frenchys has an excellent reputation in BMX within the French...
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Giant and Liv introduce revamped endurance road models
PITLOCHRY, Scotland (BRAIN) — Under uncharacteristically clear blue skies, Giant unveiled its all new range of Defy road bikes to editors who attended the 2015 on-road media event set in the Scotland...
View ArticleORP adds distributors in Spain and Taiwan
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (BRAIN) — Torcano Industries has added two new international distributors for ORP, a bicycle light with an integrated electronic horn.Rhyme Bikes will be distributing ORP in Spain,...
View ArticleJ&B now distributing Rocky Mounts
MIAMI (BRAIN) — J&B Importers is now distributing RockyMounts racks, the companies announced Monday.“Competing with big name rack systems like Thule and Yakima is no easy task, but the team at...
View ArticleVerde to represent Club Ride
SUN VALLEY, Idaho (BRAIN) — Club Ride Apparel has hired Verde Brand Communications for its content and social media marketing, effective immediately, the company announced Monday."Club Ride is growing...
View ArticleAmy D. Foundation accepting applications for sponsored rider spot
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Amy D. Foundation is looking for one female racer to support for the 2014-2015 U.S. cyclocross season.The Foundation was created in memory of Amy Dombroski, a top American...
View ArticleWomen's racing website looking for crowd funding
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Women Race Bikes, a planned website and app that will cover women's professional cycling, is seeking support via the crowd-funding website Indiegogo. Supporters of the proposed...
View ArticleAccell updates its B2B website
KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Accell North America turned on an updated business to business website on Monday morning.The company said a new platform supporting Accell Connect provides "a robust ordering and...
View ArticleEastern Outdoor Reps Association adds bikes to its summer shows
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — The Eastern Outdoor Reps Association has added bicycles and bicycle products to its August 2014 trade shows."Several of our members carry product lines that are applicable to...
View ArticleQBP to distribute Strider bikes internationally
RAPID CITY, SD (BRAIN) — QBP will distribute Strider balance bikes to dealers in Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and several countries in Central and South America, the companies announced Tuesday.More...
View ArticleTrue Communications expands with NYC presence
MILL VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — True Communciations has hired James LaLonde to head up the California-based PR and marketing firm's presence in New York City.LaLonde will focus on a small number of...
View ArticleBRAIN is looking for retailers to join panel
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is looking for retailers to participate in the magazine's 2014-2015 State of Retail panel.Retailers selected for the panel will be...
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