Muc-Off adds Hawley as exclusive US distributor
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Hawley is the new exclusive U.S. distributor of Muc-Off, a U.K.-based brand of bike care products.Muc-Off's products include cleaners, protectants, and lubes, as well as a line of...
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IceDot introduces Emergency Trigger device for cyclists and others
TULSA, Okla. (BRAIN) — ICEdot has a new product that allows bikers or other adventurers to manually trigger an alert that sends their location via text message to chosen recipients.Last year, ICEdot...
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NBDA names America’s Best Bike Shops for 2014
A reception for honorees to be held at Interbike.LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — The results are in and official for the National Bicycle Dealers Association's America's Best Bike Shops. The retail association...
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Not wasting a minute, BioLogic announces bike case for iPhone6
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Just hours after Apple announced plans for its new iPhone 6 model on Tuesday, at least one bike supplier announced a matching bicycle accessory.BioLogic said its new WeatherCase for...
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Cool, rain-sprinkled Demo a tonic for exhibitors, riders
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Hank Glowiak, owner of Chuck's Bike in Morrisville, Vermont, was astride a Transition and taking a short break before dropping off the edge of Bootleg Canyon's Red Mountain."I love...
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Palmer and Intense: together again
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — For some of those who came into the sport of mountain biking in a certain era—the second half of the 1990s—rider Shaun Palmer and bike brand Intense Cycles will always be linked....
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4iiii offers crank-based power meter at just $400
BOULDER CITY, Nev. (BRAIN) — 4iiii Innovations is bringing power training down to a new low price—starting at $400 with its Precision crank-based system introduced at Interbike's OutDoor Demo this...
View ArticleDonovan, McIlvain among new MTB Hall inductees
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — The ladies of dirt will get their due at the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame induction ceremony as cycling advocate Jenn Dice, gravity legend Leigh Donovan and retailers Lil and Kris...
View ArticleFormer Zipp owner Andy Ording invests in Silca
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Andy Ording, the former owner of Zipp Speed Weaponry, has made an investment in Silca, which is owned by former Zipp engineer Josh Poertner. Poertner bought the nearly century-old...
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Q&A: Yakima's new CEO, Ryan Martin
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Yakima's newest CEO finds himself eyeballing every car rack he sees on the road and quickly admits he has a lot to learn about the sports rack industry."I spend a lot more time on...
View ArticleIndustry legend, Bill Quinn, dies at age 102
FORT WORTH, Texas (BRAIN) — Bill Quinn, the longtime publisher of Bicycle Business Journal, has died. He was 102. Quinn's career spanned more than 80 years of publishing. He was still writing and taped...
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Back protection for road riders? POC steps up
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — The Swedish brand POC continues to expand its cycling product line, with dozens of new clothing, helmet and eyewear products for road and mountain bikers being shown this week at...
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Abus highlights price-point locks, shows urban helmet
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Retailers might be drawn to the Abus booth at Interbike this week by its new bright green Hyban urban helmet. With an integrated light in the back, multiple vents and optional rain...
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Q&A: Charlie Kelly, early mountain biking's oracle, tells his own story
MTB pioneer’s book recounts sport’s formative years. LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Best known for chronicling the early days of mountain biking as publisher of the sport’s first periodical, Charlie Kelly is...
View ArticleYo, Fat Chance fans: how about a new Yo Eddy?
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — After a nearly 15-year hiatus from the bike industry, framebuilder Chris Chance is resurrecting his namesake brand, Fat Chance Bicycles. Chance, one of the pioneers of mountain...
View ArticleKHS to make and distribute Bob Haro's new BMX line, IKONIX
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Bob Haro is working with KHS Bicycle to produce his new BMX line, called IKONIX.Haro has signed a multi-year agreement with KHS to manufacture, warehouse and distribute the line....
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Bonk Breaker launches Cookies & Cream protein bar
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bonk Breaker is introducing a new flavor of its High Protein bars, Cookies & Cream. The bars are made from all-natural real food ingredients."Cookies & Cream is...
View ArticleIndustry supporters back Arthritis Foundation annual tour
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — A host of industry companies have rallied in support of the 14th annual Arthritis Foundation's California Coast Classic Bicycle Tour—an eight-day ride down California's scenic...
View ArticlePodium to distribute Boardman in Canada
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Podium Imports has been named the Canadian distributor for U.K.-based Boardman Bikes, with delivery of 2015 product beginning this month. The announcement coincides with Interbike,...
View ArticleCatalyst Communication to expand BikeLife Cities
LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Catalyst Communication hopes to take its BikeLife Cities concept to at least 10 more cities next year, and is at Interbike to talk up the print and digital marketing project.Lynn...
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