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Kask offers new mountain bike helmet, the Rex
CHIUDUNO, Italy (BRAIN) — Kask's new mountain bike helmet, the Rex, is designed for trail riding, enduro, cross-country racing and casual offroad riding.It has 20 vents for maximum airflow at slow...
View ArticleLake Cycling begins direct distribution in North America
SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Lake Cycling International BV will distribute its products directly in North America, ending its relationship with Stage Race Distribution from Toronto, Lake announced Monday.Brett...
View ArticleRetailers, should more bike brands offer online sales like Trek?
Choices Yes, I wish other brands would offer a program similar to Trek's No, I don't want other brands to offer this Yes, I wish other brands would offer a program similar to Trek's 33% (92 votes) No,...
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Smith introduces new MTB-specific goggle
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Smith has launched a new mountain bike-specific goggle, the Squad MTB."We stripped away all extra vent foam on the top, sides and bottom of the flexible frame, while also...
View ArticleTimbuk2 adds bike reps in Western markets
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Timbuk2 has hired new specialty cycling sales representatives to serve the brand in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountain States, Texas, Louisiana,...
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Breezer recalls some Downtown bikes because of pedal issue
PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — ASI's Breezer Bicycles is recalling about 1,700 Downtown models because the pedal can separate from its spindle.The company has received 12 reports of the problem; none involved...
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Garmin offers cycling bundle for Virb action camera
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin is now offering a cycling-specific bundle for its Virb action camera, which includes a new combo mount that attaches a Edge head unit and Virb camera to the same handlebar...
View ArticleJ&B stocking AbsoluteBlack chainrings and cogs
MIAMI (BRAIN) — J&B is now stocking parts from the U.K. brand AbsoluteBlack.The distributor is carrying the brand's full range of narrow-wide chainrings as well as track cogs."Their oval rings...
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Black Diamond says POC contributed to record quarterly sales, announces new...
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Outdoor supplier Black Diamond, Inc., which owns the POC brand, generated record sales in its second quarter, which ended June 30. The company said the growth was driven by...
View ArticleSB Sports to distribute Bont shoes in Canada
DUNDAS, Ontario (BRAIN) —SB Sports Inc is now distributing Bont cycling shoes across Canada.Bont is an Australian company created in 1975 by Inze and Sara Bont. The company originally made custom...
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Silca introduces tool kit and updates Hiro pump chuck
INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Silca is releasing a new tool kit consisting of hex keys, a 1/4-inch socket head driver and 10 driver bits, all packaged in a beech wood box.The HX-One tool kit will begin...
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Gates to introduce more durable belt-drive sprockets for adventure trekking
Company continues expansion in European e-bike market.DENVER (BRAIN) — Gates is introducing some extra-durable belt drive sprockets, inspired by year-round users in the Netherlands and aimed at...
View ArticleKore USA hires new North American sales & marketing manager
SQUAMISH, British Columbia (BRAIN) —Kore USA has hired Monica McCosh as its new North American sales & marketing manager.McCosh has more than six years in sales and marketing experience, having...
View ArticleInterbike's retailer educational offerings include a return of The Mann...
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has announced several new and returning retail education opportunities at this year's show.The Mann Group returns with two 4-hour, IBD-specific retail...
View ArticleNew York retailer helps expand discounts for women racers at CrossVegas
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Retailer NYC Velo is helping to increase the registration discounts available to female racers at next month's CrossVegas race in Las Vegas.Giant Bicycles' LIV was already running a...
View ArticleSecond annual Santa Monica Bicycle Expo adds non-competitive ride
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The second annual Santa Monica Bicycle Expo will be held once again at the landmark Santa Monica Pier, on Oct. 10-11. This year the event, which offers free admission,...
View ArticleOP Munjal, Hero Cycles' chairman, dies at 86
LUDHIANA, India (BRAIN)— Industrialist OP Munjal, chairman emeritus of Hero Cycles and one of the founders of the Hero Group, died Thursday after a heart attack, India news media is reporting. Munjal,...
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Easton and Race Face release their first dropper posts
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Easton Cycling and Race Face, each now owned by Fox Factory, have each launched their first dropper posts.The Easton Haven and Race Face Turbine are nearly identical...
View ArticleHighway Two announces changes to sales team
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Highway Two has hired James Thomas as its key accounts manager. Thomas is best known as the former national accounts manager at Serfas.Highway Two also has promoted Justin...
View ArticleProtective gear brand, Leatt, reports revenues up by 25 percent
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — The protective gear brand Leatt Corporation is reporting that sales in its second quarter were up 25 percent over the same period last year, to $5.2 million.Leatt...
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