Easton-Bell’s Action Sports sales dip in Q3
VAN NUYS, CA (BRAIN) — Continuing economic concerns, particularly in Europe, coupled with back-to-back tough snow seasons led to inflated retail inventories and flat sales during the third quarter for...
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DVO shows its first product at Bike Week
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — From red to green, the cadre of former Marzocchi employees who formed DVO Suspension earlier this year seem to be finding it easy being a new color scheme.The company,...
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Flexibility key for San Marco's new saddle
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Italian saddle maker Selle San Marco is launching a new product line for the 2014 model year at Taichung Bike Week. Company officials said the line's options and flexible...
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Taichung mayor welcomes bike industry
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taichung’s gregarious Mayor Jason Hu officially welcomed the industry to the city at a formal dinner Wednesday evening at the swanky new Millennium Vee Hotel. Hu entered the...
View ArticleRide On rallies with fewer brands
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Ride On hosted two fewer exhibitors this year but that didn’t seem to slow the steady traffic up to the 27th floor of Taichung’s Hotel One where the spec show has been held...
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Bike Friday recalls 3,800 Tikit folding bikes
EUGENE, OR (BRAIN) — Bike Friday is recalling about 3,800 Tikit folding bikes as part of a voluntary recall in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.The handlebar stem on the Tikit...
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Accell: Costs to cut into full-year profits
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) — The Accell Group is anticipating higher sales during the second half of the year, and for full-year revenue to exceed 2011’s numbers. However, the increases will...
View ArticleThe Bike Cooperative adds Pedros
MANCHESTER, NH (BRAIN) — Pedros has signed on as a supplier partner with The Bike Cooperative, bringing the total number of rebate-paying industry brands in the co-op to 41.The member-owned cooperative...
View ArticleLambert promotes two from within
LEVIS, Québec (BRAIN) — Canadian bike distributor Lambert has appointed Edward P. Wright as national sales director and Edouard Lauzier as sales manager for the Quebec and Atlantic markets.Wright, who...
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Kenda to open Munich sales and marketing office
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Kenda is planting roots in Germany in order to raise the profile of the Taiwanese tire maker in Europe. Kenda’s headquarters are near Taichung, Taiwan, and its North American...
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Leap ahead: 2014 product on show at Taichung Bike Week
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — The industry's major bike makers sent product managers to the heart of Taiwan's manufacturing area this week to consider products for complete bikes that bike shops won't see...
View ArticleHydraulic road disc brakes systems inch forward
TAICHUNG, Taipei (BRAIN) — Since showing its first set of hydraulic road disc brakes on Colnago’s C59 road bike at this year’s Taipei Cycle show, Formula has been fielding a nearly endless stream of...
View ArticleAsia Bike moves to October
NANJING, China (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Asia Bike show announced that they are moving the trade show into October to avoid overlapping with the Chinese Moon Festival holiday, which falls Sept....
View ArticleCampagnolo appoints new press manager
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Campagnolo has hired Joshua Riddle to coordinate and implement a global marketing strategy for the company’s brands. Riddle’s background includes stints at Trek Bicycle and...
View ArticleFSA changes U.S. office hours
MUKILTEO, WA (BRAIN) — Full Speed Ahead has shifted to earlier hours at its U.S. office outside of Seattle to better accommodate retailers on the East Coast.Tech and warranty assistance is now...
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Jumbo kickstand for heavy duty bikes
OXNARD, CA (BRAIN) — Ursus’ double-leg kickstand called the Jumbo is ideal for use with electric bikes, cargo bikes and heavy cruisers.The Jumbo is made of aluminum and has a wide angle when open—over...
View ArticleHow bad sponsorships hurt good business
Editor’s note:The following piece was written by Tom Demerly, writer and photographer for Felt Bicycles, for his blog. It has been edited for length.Poorly administered sponsorships are like showing...
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Cannondale, Sho-Air partner for MTB race team
ORANGE, CA (BRAIN) — Recommitting significant financial resources to off-road racing, Cannondale has entered into a partnership with Team Sho-Air Inc. to launch the Sho-Air/Cannondale North American...
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NYC consumer show returns in 2013
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — After a successful first year Bike Expo New York returns next May 2-4 at Basketball City, a new venue just north of the Manhattan Bridge. The three-day consumer show serves as...
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Spokane’s Two Wheel Transit relocates
SPOKANE, WA (BRAIN) — Trek and Moots dealer Two Wheel Transit has completed its move from downtown Spokane to a new location in the Washington city’s South Perry Street District. The new shop opened...
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