Limar Helmets announces MAP policy in North America
COSTA DI MEZZATE, Italy (BRAIN) — Limar Helmets SRL has announced its 2015 minimum advertised pricing agreement for all of its North American retailers, including dealers who purchase Limar Helmets...
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Some 'Colnago by Ferrari' road bikes recalled over front brake concerns
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Colnago America is working with U.S. and Canadian consumer safety groups to recall about 434 road bikes and framesets because the front brakes can detach from the fork during...
View ArticleOrganizers release first nominees for 2015 Interbike Awards
Product, Retailer and Supplier nominees selectedSAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has announce the first round of categories and nominees for the second annual Interbike Awards (IB...
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SRAM settles in at new world headquarters in Chicago
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — After 14 years on Chicago's Kingsbury Street, SRAM LLC has moved its global headquarters to the revitalized West Loop neighborhood. The company moved into its new facility at 1000...
View ArticleShinola opens two retail stores, expands manufacturing in Detroit
DETROIT (BRAIN) — The watch, leather goods and bicycle company, Shinola, has teamed up with musician and Detroit native, Jack White, to purchase the building that currently houses its flagship retail...
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Giant Fox Valley celebrates grand opening
Owner Sammy Radi opens dedicated Giant and Liv StoreST. CHARLES, Ill. (BRAIN) — Longtime retailer Sammy Radi, who owns Sammy's Bikes in St. Charles, Ill., has opened Giant Fox Valley, a store dedicated...
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Northwave uses eVent stretchable fabric in new winter jacket
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (BRAIN) — Northwave worked with eVent to use a new stretchable membrane fabric, called Dvstretch.Northwave is using the new fabric in the 2015 Northwave Arctic Jacket. The new...
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Recon adds ANT+ support to Jet Smart sunglasses
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Recon Instruments, recently sold to Intel, announced Thursday that it has added support for ANT+ wireless power meters to its Recon Jet smart sunglasses.The...
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Scott to offer five 27.5-plus models in the US
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Scott Sports will offer five 27.5-plus mountain bikes in the U.S. this year, adopting a 40mm wide rim and 2.8-inch wide tires to create what the company says is the best...
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Yeti launches two women's bike models
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Under a bluebird Colorado sky, Yeti Cycles quietly showed two women's bikes for the first time to racers and spectators attending the 6th annual Beti Bike Bash, held June 14th....
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OpEd: Caution, this cyclist stops for litter
Editor's Note: This opinion piece was written by Tal Johnson, the president and COO of GU Energy Labs.I've noticed a correlation: the less healthy a product, the more it gets littered. Cigarette...
View ArticleDo you stop to pick up trash during bike rides?
Choices Yes, always Yes, most of the time Occasionally Rarely or never What is this, "bike rides," that you speak of? Yes, always 4% (5 votes) Yes, most of the time 25% (29 votes) Occasionally 44% (51...
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Ridley to show updated Fenix road bike and new all-road model at PressCamp
PALL-BERINGEN, Belgium (BRAIN) — Ridley Bikes will debut two new bike models at Bike PressCamp, which is opening Tuesday in Park City, Utah. The Belgium-based brand is showing the media a new Fenix SL...
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QBP updates public-facing website, makes Call Up available online
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products has given its public-facing website a new look along with some additional features. Most notably, visitors to qbp.com will now have access to...
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Assos opens three more ProShops in North America
The Swiss brand now has five shops-within-a-shop in North America.MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Assos ProShops are popping up all over.The Swiss clothing brand has worked with retailers to open three new...
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Spot updates singlespeed 'cross bike with bold colors and red Gates belt
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Spot Brand Bicycles has updated its Rallye singlespeed mountain bike model with new colors, a red Gates CenterTrack belt and a new carbon fork.The Rallye features a frame made...
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Specialized updates Venge road bike, offers aero road package
Company claims the full package saves 5 minutes over 40km.MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components has announced a major update to its Venge aero road bike model and is offering a...
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Showers Pass Women's Gravel Shorts are part of new summer collection
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass's new Women's Gravel Shorts are designed for gravel road riding and are part of the brand's new Cascade Collection.The new collection was inspired by the rapidly...
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Garmin offers two small-and-simple bike computers
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin International on Wednesday announced two new GPS bike computer models that are the brand's smallest yet. The company claims the new Edge 20 and Edge 25 are the smallest...
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