Currie Technologies appoints Mark Rushmann as Midwest territory manager
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies, a division of Accell North America and maker of IZIP and eFlow electric bikes, has appointed Mark Rushmann as its Midwest territory manager. Rushmann...
View ArticleSupplier sales up 6 percent through March, BPSA says
Fat bikes and 650b front-suspension bike sales were up, as were sales of sub-$1,500 road bikes.BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — U.S. bike wholesaler sales grew 6 percent through March compared with the first...
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Virtue Cycles launching electric cargo trike via Kickstarter
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Virtue Cycles has announced the Kickstarter campaign to fund the Virtue Pedalist, a front-cargo tadpole tricycle with an enclosed shell and electric power. Kickstarter investors can...
View ArticleFred Clements: Innovate, adapt and prepare to 'fail forward'
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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ERG! energy bars, developed by a cyclist, are going national
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (BRAIN) — ERG! energy bars, developed by Michigan masters bike racer Dennis Bean-Larson, contain simple whole, raw foods and are gluten-, dairy- and soy-free."I was sick of energy...
View ArticleDowneast, Hans Johnsen and Wilson to distribute Australian bike brand
FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — The fast-growing Australian urban/commuter bike brand Reid Cycles will be distributed in the U.S. for the first time starting next month.Downeast Bicycle Specialists, the Hans...
View ArticleNext year's IBD Summit returns to The Buttes, a few weeks earlier
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Next year’s IBD Summit will return to the Marriott Tempe at The Buttes in Phoenix, January 12-14, organizers announced Thursday. The fifth annual event is...
View ArticleYakima photo contest promotes outdoor stewardship
BEAVERTON, Ore. (BRAIN) — Yakima has launched an online photo contest, called #sharethetrail, aimed at promoting outdoor stewardship. The contest is co-sponsored by Leave No Trace, IMBA and Subaru.The...
View ArticleSenate committee passes TPA, amends import duty bill
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday passed legislation to give the President trade promotion authority (TPA), legislation that the Outdoor Industry Association and the...
View ArticleAccell Group reports increase in revenue and profits
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands (BRAIN) — Accell Group released a brief statement Thursday saying that it has "recorded an increase in both turnover and profit in the first months of 2015 compared to the...
View ArticleMavic sales flat in first quarter
HELSINKI (BRAIN) — Mavic sales in the first quarter of 2015 were about flat compared to last year, the brand's parent company, Amer Sports Corporation, announced on Thursday.Mavic's first quarter sales...
View ArticleReynolds Cycling hires AJ Ariss for inside sales
SANDY, Utah (BRAIN) — Reynolds Cycling has hired a new inside sales representative, Andrew "AJ" Ariss. Ariss' career began as a bicycle technician at Northwest Assembly, where he learned the ins and...
View ArticleThe Bike Co-op now offering Yuba Bicycles
PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Products from cargo bike brand Yuba Bicycles are now available through The Bike Cooperative.The Bike Co-op's 340 retail member earn rebates on their purchases from its...
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Showers Pass' new Torch socks have durable reflective feature
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass' new sock line, called Torch, features a new 3M Scotchlight reflective treatment. The reflective feature on the socks has four-way stretch so it won't crack, and a...
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Resurrected Fat Chance now accepting consumer frame orders
SAUSALITO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Fat Chance is now taking its first Web orders for its 2015 model Yo Eddy frames, to be delivered after the company fulfills orders from its Kickstarter.com campaign.The...
View ArticleAction Bicycle hires Pat Mahoney for outside sales in Ohio
CARLSTADT, N.J. (BRAIN) — Action Bicycle USA has expanded its outside sales force with the hiring of William P. "Pat" Mahoney for the state of Ohio.Mahoneyt brings with him 10 years' of experience in...
View ArticleKali promotes Hays to logistics role, seeks new inside rep
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protectives has elevated Steve Hays from a territory management position to the newly created logistics management role. Hays has been with the helmet and protective...
View ArticleRaleigh UK to distribute Salsa Cycles to UK market
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Raleigh UK LTD will be Salsa Cycles' exclusive distributor to United Kingdom bike shops effective May 1."Salsa's mission statement is to keep the spirit of adventure alive...
View ArticleDevinci to offer three e-bike models with BionX systems
AURORA, Ontario (BRAIN) — Canadian e-bike system manufacturer BionX International has a new OE relationship with bike maker DevinciDevinci will offer three bike models powered by BionX this season....
View ArticleCalifornia e-bike bill set for a hearing Monday as Pedego withdraws competing...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — A groundbreaking e-bike measure backed by an industry lobbying effort gets its first hearing Monday in the California legislature. The hearing comes after the sponsor of a...
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