Lezyne toptube caddy keeps phone, nutritionals in easy reach
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Lezyne’s Smart Energy Caddy is a compact yet durable toptube-mounted caddy to keep smartphones, gels, energy bars and tools in easy reach on the bike.It’s made from...
View ArticleStudy: Nearly half of Americans participate in outdoor recreation
Outdoor Foundation report emphasizes importance of engaging more youths in outdoor activity.WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Almost 143 million Americans, or 49.2 percent of the U.S. population, participated in an...
View ArticleRolf Prima launches revamped website
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Rolf Prima has launched a new website, www.rolfprima.com, featuring a fresh look and new tools designed to better direct customers to their ideal wheel.The new Wheel Advisor tool...
View ArticleShimano eyes world economy as it posts third-quarter results
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN)—When the Bank of Japan announced a massive new stimulus program Friday, world stock markets jumped and the yen dropped to its lowest point since early 2008. But the news is...
View ArticleJET Roll is updated version of classic roadie tool wrap
FREEHOLD, N.J. (BRAIN) — The JET (Just Enough Tools) Roll is an updated version of the old roadie trick of wrapping tools and spare in a cloth then strapping it under the saddle with a toe strap. The...
View ArticleGiro promotes two, adds one in marketing department
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giro Sport Design has promoted two veterans and added one new hire in its marketing department.Dain Zaffke and Eric Richter have been promoted to Marketing Director and...
View ArticleShimano offers two-day tech training sessions at California office this winter
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — This winter Shimano American is offering intensive, hands-on two-day training sesssion for shop technical staff at the company's office here. The sessions, tailored for service...
View ArticleAnthony Thomas joins XLAB as global sales manager
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Aerodynamic triathlon accessory company XLAB has hired Anthony Thomas to lead sales and distribution efforts. As global sales manager, Thomas will focus on market analysis, brand...
View Article2014 Bicycle Industry Statistics Package
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View ArticleTorcano Industries to distribute Funkier Apparel
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (BRAIN) — Torcano Industries has become the exclusive U.S. distributor for Funkier Bike Apparel."We at Funkier Bike Apparel are very pleased to partner with an innovative,...
View ArticleNew brand offers modular handlebar mount for electronics
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Morsa Design, a new brand launching this month, will offer modular accessory handlebar mounts with optional adapters to accept action cameras, lights, GPS computers and more....
View ArticleBike Week jumps into big league despite efforts to control show's size
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Walk into the Splendor Hotel, and it is hard to believe that Taichung Bike Week organizer Steve Fenton promised last year to cut the show back in size. The show is almost a...
View ArticleBicycle tourism conference examines industry role
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Tourism Conference begins a three-day series of seminars Thursday that takes a look at the growing interest in bicycle tourism and organized event rides.Tim...
View ArticleTaichung Bike Week: Novatec unveils stealth mid-drive system
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) ─ Mid-drive systems from Bosch, Panasonic and Shimano require frames designed around their drive units. Novatec took the opposite approach with Eram, introduced at Taichung...
View ArticleNovember 1, 2014
Issue Highlights: LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Is Detroit now a biking city?Maybe not quite, but on a recent visit to the Motor City, BRAIN's Val Vanderpool found a surprisingly vibrant bike scene,...
View ArticleNew BRAIN issue looks at Detroit's bike scene, the road wheel market and more
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Is Detroit now a biking city?Maybe not quite, but on a recent visit to the Motor City, BRAIN's Val Vanderpool found a surprisingly vibrant bike scene, with well attended...
View ArticleChrome adds branded store in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Chrome Industries has opened a new brand retail store in Minneapolis, raising the number of Chrome HUB locations to seven.The new store, which also serves as a factory design...
View ArticleBMC's 2015 BMC teammachine SLR03 now shipping
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — New for 2015, BMC's teammachine SLR03 uses the same ACE Technology software as the Pro Tour-level SLR01 to achieve the most optimal values in terms of stiffness and weight without...
View ArticleEmerald Expositions shakes up management at Outdoor Retailer
Longtime show director Kenji Haroutunian let go; OR sales director Marisa Nicholson takes over role.SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kenji Haroutunian, Outdoor Retailer’s veteran show director,...
View ArticleAlton USA Bicycle Looking for SALES REP!
Alton USA: Expanding bicycle company all over southern California. Now seeking passionate sales professionals/beginners to promote in all North American territories.Well-established million-unit per...
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