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LEDs brighten otherwise lackluster year for Taiwan exports
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — While exports of Taiwan-made bicycles took a minor dip in 2014, the export of LED cycling lights registered a 41 percent increase as cyclists paid more attention to their...
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Lezyne charts new course into GPS market
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taking on a category-defining brand like Garmin may sound like a risky move, but Lezyne owner Micki Kozuschek figures his accessory brand’s strong background in LED lights —...
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Praxis Works cassette offers 10-speed 1-by in simple package
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Praxis Works’ Adam Haverstock believes you shouldn’t have to cut a fat check to SRAM or Shimano or Frankenstein your existing 10-speed mountain drivetrain to get a wide-range...
View ArticleCONEBI merger unites European industry at difficult juncture
Rise of dollar against euro leaves little doubt that prices will have to be raised.TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Despite the uncertainty over how the high-priced dollar will impact sales in Europe, the...
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Zwift appoints Steve Beckett as vice president of marketing
LONDON (BRAIN) — Zwift has appointed Steve Beckett as VP of marketing and customer acquisition. Beckett will begin immediately and will be based in London.Formerly head of cycling at Sky, Beckett also...
View ArticleInterbike expands 2015 show with addition of new hall
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) – Interbike organizers said that the 2015 show will take over one more hall at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The show has taken over halls A, B, C and D at the...
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March 15, 2015
Issue Highlights: LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The latest issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News features profiles of 41 influential members of the U.S. industry who are age 35 or under....
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SRAM promotes Boost: wider front and rear axle spacing and matching drivetrain
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM is making a big push for 148mm OLD rear spacing on mountain bikes, which the company says produces a stiffer wheel and allows the drivetrain to be shifted to the right, further...
View ArticleFred Clements: The League supports bike shops
A blog by the NBDA's executive director.Editor’s note: Fred Clements is the executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements’ previous blog posts can be read on...
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WTB launches lightweight saddle, carbon rim and 27.5-plus enduro tire
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — WTB is introducing several new products at the Taipei International Cycle Show here this week, including the brand's lightest saddle to date, a carbon tubeless-compatible...
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Trek updates its Crockett and Boone 'cross bikes
WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek has updated its top-of-the-line Boone and Crockett cyclocross race bikes, adding new colors and graphics, new drivetrain and hydraulic brake options and a 15mm front...
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Tim Johnson looking for influential riders to join him on Ride on Chicago
This year's ride to benefit PeopleForBikes will depart from Minneapolis.BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Professional cyclist Tim Johnson is once again leading a long group road ride to benefit PeopleForBikes...
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Dahon-Ford collaboration designed to bridge commutes
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Just over a year ago, Dahon announced its partnership with Ford Motor Co. to develop a line of bikes inspired by the automaker’s classic cars. And while the folding-bike maker...
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KS Suspension shows road and electronic dropper posts
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Getting road riders on board with a dropper post is no small challenge — off-road riders accept change much more readily than the pavement crowd, KS Suspension’s Rick Taylor...
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Kask eyes MTB market, develops helmet for Asian head sizes
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Kask, the Italian helmet company, will soon boost its presence in the mountain bike market, showing off samples of a new helmet at Sea Otter. This will be the company’s first...
View ArticleSRAM takes ‘wait and see’ stance on currency swings, Day says
In a sit-down with BRAIN at Taipei Cycle, SRAM’s CEO also discusses the company’s move into electronic shifting and its upcoming move in Chicago. TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — By mid-morning Thursday,...
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Sea Otter goes high tech with smartphone app
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Sea Otter Classic will literally show attendees how to get to a brand's booth, where the daily morning yoga sessions are and the closest route to the beer garden with a...
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JET now shipping updated road tool wrap and new MTB version
FREEHOLD, N.J. (BRAIN) — JET Roll is now shipping a second version of its original Jet (Just Enough Tools) road tool wrap, as well as a new mountain bike version of the roll.The JET Roll II is...
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SpeedRelease: a new twist on fast wheel security
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Industry veterans Steve Metz and Rafe Schlager are at Taipei Cycle not only to promote a new aftermarket product, but to sell what they see as a valuable technology for both...
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BTI distributing US-made Rivet saddles
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — New Mexico-based distributor Bicycle Technologies International is the new exclusive U.S. distributor of Rivet Cycle Works leather products. "With Rivet, shops have access...
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