Former Specialized exec crowdfunding new vitamin company
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Chris Matthews, Specialized Bicycle's former international marketing director, is using Indiegogo to crowdfund a new vitamin company, Vitalete.Vitalete will offer vitamins on a...
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Park Tool launches 8 new tools for summer
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool has announced eight new products and product updates for a summer release. The new tools include compact adjustable and pre-set torque drivers, a new inflator head...
View ArticleRoth leaves ASI to head the Framed Bike division of Active Gear Corp.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Tom Roth, former vice president of Advanced Sports International, begins his new job as president of the Framed Bike division for Active Gear Corp. this week.Roth has worked...
View ArticleArgon 18 gets financial infusion as it prepares for growth
MONTRÉAL (BRAIN) — Argon 18 has received a capital infusion from Business Development Bank of Canada Capital and the Fonds régionaux de Solidarité FTQ, the Quebec company announced. Gervais Rioux,...
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New BRAIN issue features in-depth look at the e-bike market
LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — The latest issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, which is arriving in subscriber mailboxes this week, features a special report on the e-bike.The full 11-page...
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Pearl Izumi puts the spotlight on visibility in fall clothing line
SUPERIOR, Colo. (BRAIN) — Pearl Izumi's "screaming yellow" wind jackets, and similar items from other makers, have been a staple for many shops for about 20 years.Now the Shimano-owned brand is taking...
View ArticleRumbleship now offering Industry Nine products
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — The online distribution platform Rumbleship is now offering its dealer Industry Nine products. Rumbleships is providing 60-day terms on I9's most popular products."We're excited...
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Bianchi offers Countervail technology in lightweight road racing bike
TREVIGLIO, Italy (BRAIN) — Bianchi is expanding use of its Countervail vibration-canceling technology by bringing it to its new ultralight road racing bike, the Specialissima. The company presented the...
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Velo Orange adds Rustines line of rubber products
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (BRAIN) — Velo Orange, an online retailer and wholesaler, is now carrying the French-made Rustines line of rubber products. The complete line includes Rustines' vintage-style traditional...
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Interbike plans extensive indoor test track for e-bikes, fat bikes and more...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike is partnering with Extra Energy Services North America to create a purpose-built indoor test track at this fall's show. Shimano is the presenting sponsor...
View ArticleOnline sales tax legislation introduced in the House
House version would exempt larger businesses than the Senate bill, at least at first.WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — A bipartisan group of legislators in the U.S. House introduced a bill Monday that would create...
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Canfield Brothers offer second generation Yelli Screamy 29er frame
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (BRAIN) — Canfield Brothers is offering the second generation of the Yelli Screamy, a hardtail 29er with long and laid-back geometry that the company said has influenced many larger...
View ArticleKona adds new staff in product, sales and communications
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (BRAIN) — Kona Bicycle has announced the addition of new staff in its product, sales and communications departments.In the product group, Eddy Marcelet, who's been with Kona for...
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Mat Hoffman launches distribution company
OKLAHOMA CITY (BRAIN) — National BMX Hall of Famer Mat Hoffman has founded Hoffman Distribution, which will begin shipping Hoffman Bikes products to dealers by Friday, June 19.The new Hoffman Bikes...
View ArticleDonnelly looks to rebuild Clement tire brand in Europe, hires Michael Johnston
DENVER (BRAIN) — Donnelly Sports — a Denver-based company that develops and markets Clement tires, licensing the trademark from Pirelli — is looking to rebuild the historic brand in its original home,...
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Intel acquires smart sunglass maker Recon
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Intel Corp. has acquired Recon Instruments, the maker of the Recon Jet smart sport sunglass. California-based Intel had previously invested at least $4 million in Recon,...
View ArticleFred Clements takes new role at NBDA; search for new executive director underway
COSTA MESA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association's longtime executive director Fred Clements will be stepping down in the next few months to take a project director's role within...
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Pedro's launches new tools and bike-care products
BOSTON (BRAIN) — Pedro's North America is releasing several new tools and bike care products for summer, including a new degreaser designed to be friendly to modern chains, and a concentrated version...
View ArticlePro mechanics: Is it important for your bike tools to match colors?
Choices Yes, it looks more pro. No, I choose the best tools, regardless of brand. Look, I'm going to have to ask you to leave the workshop area now. Yes, it looks more pro. 22% (22 votes) No, I choose...
View ArticleNAHBS signs with SMAK for PR as show returns to Sacramento
BOULDER, Colo (BRAIN) — Next year's edition of the North American Handmade Bicycle Show will return to Sacramento, Calif., where the show was last held in 2012.The show's 12th edition will be Feb....
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