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Bosch opens office for e-bike division in California
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bosch officially opened the U.S. headquarters for its e-bike business division Thursday afternoon, inviting media and representatives from its bike brand partners, including...
View ArticleBike magazine appoints new general manager and online editor
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Enthusiast Network, the publisher of Bike magazine, has made two appointments at the title. At the same time, Bike has consolidated its team at TEN's new headquarters in...
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Industry engineer Matthew Pfeffer dies at age 50
LONG BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Matthew Pfeffer, a long-time bike industry testing engineer and vice president of global operations at ACT Lab, died Thursday. He was 50.Pfeffer died from complications...
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QBP's 2015 catalog in the mail, contains a dealer contest
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP's annual catalog is in the mail and arriving, with a loud thump, at dealers' doorsteps.The 1,248-page catalog contains more than 35,000 SKUs. This year the company has...
View ArticleCyclone adds three new outside sales reps
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Cyclone Bicycle Supply has added three new outside sales reps.Kris Fowler is the new outside rep for the Los Angeles metro area and north to San Luis Obispo and Bakersfield....
View ArticleRetailers, do you use print catalogs from distributors?
Choices Yes, all the time Sometimes, but I use the web as well Rarely, I primarily use distributors' websites Never, I don't need paper catalogs Yes, all the time 21% (30 votes) Sometimes, but I use...
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Hans Rey partners with Duro tire brand
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Hwa Fong Rubber, parent of the Duro tire brand, has begun a partnership with mountain biker Hans Rey. According to the tire brand, Rey will bring his knowledge and...
View ArticleKali Protectives adds to marketing team
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protectives has hired longtime Bike Rumor contributor and tech editor Saris Mercanti to a new marketing role. Working with sales and marketing manager Bryan Mason,...
View ArticleTBI and Slowtwitch.com name top 50 multisport retailers
ORANGE, Calif. (BRAIN) – Triathlon Business International and Slowtwitch.com have announced the top 50 multisport retailers in the U.S. for 2014. Compiled by Slowtwitch.com publisher Dan Empfield, the...
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SRAM promotes Doyle to Zipp brand manager
INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — SRAM has named Declan Doyle brand manager for Zipp.Doyle joined Zipp in 2010 as a graphic designer. He previously worked as a graphic designer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
View ArticleThree new members join USA Triathlon's board of directors
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) – USA Triathlon recently welcomed three new members to its board of directors. Staci Brode, Ben Collins and Joel Rosinbum recently began serving on the 12-member...
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Kali introduces new enduro helmet with low density EPS foam
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protective has launched a new enduro helmet using multi-density EPS, including a softer density foam around the head.The company said the new Maya helmet model uses...
View ArticleSaris Cycling changes MAP policy
Company will now forbid advertising its products at below MSRP.MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris Cycling Group, the parent company for Saris Racks and CycleOps, has changed its minimum advertised price...
View ArticleCustom clothing brand Jakroo USA buys its Canadian distributor, hires new...
PLEASANTON, Calif. (BRAIN) — Jakroo USA has bought its former Canadian distributor, Hayman Sport Inc. IN addition to new employees and reps that came with the acquisition, Jakroo has hired Tsering...
View ArticleRitchey adds to marketing staff
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ritchey Design has made additions to its marketing staff worldwide.In Europe, Ritchey International has signed Belling - 360° BrandCommunication team to assist in daily...
View ArticleNiner Bikes sponsoring Rebecca Rusch
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Niner Bikes is now sponsoring racer Rebecca Rusch, known for her wins at endurance mountain bike events and gravel races. Rusch has been sponsored by Specialized since...
View ArticleLuxottica sales rise 5% in 2014
MILAN, Italy (BRAIN) — Luxottica SpA reported Monday that 2014 sales rose 5.3 percent to 7.7 billion euros as strong performance in North American buoyed the eyewear giant’s bottom line. The company...
View ArticleBob South joins Action Bicycle's outside sales force
CARLSTADT, N.J. (BRAIN) — Action Bicycle USA is expanding its outside sales force with the hiring of Bob South for the Michigan, Northern Indiana and Chicago territory.South brings more than 12 years'...
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Michelin offers wider PRO4 Endurance tire
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Responding to road cyclists' recent interest in wider lightweight tires, Michelin is now offering its PRO4 Endurance tire in a 700 x 28 size. Previously the model was...
View ArticleTwin Cities bike festival will be canceled unless sponsors emerge
Made director warns that the former Nature Valley Grand Prix is in danger.By Tony BrownMINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — The 2015 Minnesota's North Star Bicycle Festival – formerly the Nature Valley Grand Prix –...
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