SDG adds distributor, new US reps and Asia sales manager
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — SDG Components is now being distributed by Western Power Sports as well as its existing U.S. bicycle distributors, BTI and QBP. WPS, based in Boise, Idaho, is a...
View ArticleFred Clements: Survey shows rising dealer metrics in a flat market
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...
View ArticleWFSGI Manufacturers Forum 2015: Beyond Lean Manufacturing
Start:December 2, 2015 1:00 amEnd:December 3, 2015 1:00 amLocation: Hong Kong at Renaissance Harbour View Hotel http://www.wfsgi.org/events-cal/wfsgi-manufacturers-forum/beyond-lean-manufactur...This...
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Guru Cycles and Marc De Storm release limited run cycling jerseys, made in...
MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Guru Cycles and the Canadian bike clothing brand Marc De Storm are releasing a limited run of handcrafted jerseys that go on sale Friday. A portion of the sales will go to...
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Scott: ’27-plus’ adds up to huge benefit for off-road riders
Swiss brand touts merits of new wheel standard at media launch; pricing to be announced at dealer gathering this week.PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — It’s little wonder the 27.5-plus mountain category gets...
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Northwave's Enduro shoe developed with Gracia and Michelin
ONIGO DI PEDEROBBA, Italy (BRAIN) — Northwave is launching an enduro shoe, developed with sponsored athlete Cedric Gracia and using a new outsole designed with Michelin.The Northwave Enduro Mid’s upper...
View ArticleRetailers, are your customers interested in "plus"-sized mountain bikes?
Choices Yes, we stock them and sell them We don't stock any yet, but people are asking about them We don't stock them and no one is asking for them Yes, we stock them and sell them 22% (17 votes) We...
View ArticleTimbuk2 adds to sales team in Western markets
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Timbuk2 has hired several new specialty cycling sales representatives to serve the brand in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain states, Texas, Louisiana,...
View ArticleInterbike announces second round of award nominees
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has announced the second round of categories and nominees for the 2015 Interbike Awards, including Advocacy and Triathlon designations. The first round...
View ArticleRapha's first traveling Pop-Up Cycle Club debuts in Denver
DENVER (BRAIN) — Rapha is making Denver the first stop for its new traveling club house and retail shop program.On Thursday, Rapha will open the Rapha Pop-up Cycle Club in Denver at 2601 Larimer...
View ArticleHawley offering national distribution of Tacx trainers and accessories
LEXINGTON, S.C. (BRAIN) — Hawley is now Tacx only nation-wide distributor in the U.S., the South Carolina-based distributor announced. The company has been distributing Tacx for three years.Hawley...
View ArticleOIWC creates People and Culture Department
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industries Women's Coalition has created a People and Culture Department, designed to drive creativity and business sustainability in member companies through...
View ArticleJeff Lenosky to perform at EORA's Killington trade show
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Pro trials rider Jeff Lenosky will perform at the Eastern Outdoor Reps Association trade show in Killington, Vt., planned for Aug. 24-26.Lenosky will perform Aug. 25 at 6:30...
View ArticleSurly revamps sales policies
SNOWBASIN, Utah (BRAIN) — Dubbing this the “Year of the Stocking Dealer,” Surly Bikes has overhauled its sales program in an effort to recognize local bike shops for their role in building the...
View ArticleCatrike names Anson-Stoner as PR agency of record
ORLANDO, Fla. (BRAIN) — Catrike has selected Anson-Stoner as its public relations agency of record after a nationwide search.The new partnership comes as Catrike said it has has seen unprecedented...
View ArticleBlue Bicycles promotes Orli Chinea to national sales manager
WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — Blue Bicycle has named Orli Chinea its national sales manager. Chinea was most recently was working as the western regional manager for Blue."Chinea has increased sales in...
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Rapha takes first step into eyewear with Classic Glasses
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Rapha is entering a new product category with its first eyewear, the Rapha Classic Glasses.The new glasses have acetate frames, handmade by Italy's Mazzucchelli, and Carl Zeiss...
View ArticlePearl Izumi makes year-round agreement with USA Pro Challenge race
DENVER (BRAIN) — Colorado's pro stage race, the USA Pro Challenge, has expanded its agreement with Pearl Izumi. The Colorado-based clothing brand will now serve as the race's year-round official...
View ArticleGreen Lane Project surveys city staffers regarding protected lanes
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Green Lane Project is asking city transportation staffers and consultants to complete a survey on how protected bike lands are working out.The Green Lane Project is a...
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Salsa introduces new touring and plus platforms
SNOWBASIN, Utah (BRAIN) — Is it really necessary for one brand to offer not one, not two, but THREE different drop-bar 29er bikes? Oh yeah, says Benton Hunt, global sales manager for Salsa Cycles. It’s...
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