Tsunami Sales Group to rep Louis Garneau in Southern California
NEWPORT, VT (BRAIN) — Louis Garneau USA is partnering with Tsunami Sales Group for sales representation in Southern California, from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, effective this month.The agency...
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Champion System to outfit Lampre-Merida team
HONG KONG, China (BRAIN) — Starting at this month's Tour Down Under and for the next three three years, Team Lampre-Merida will be racing in Champion System cycling clothing, the team announced...
View ArticleIndia Bicycle Expo
Start:November 28, 2013 End:November 30, 2013 Location: Greater Noida, India www.indiabicycleexpo.com/sudeep@itei.inThe INDIA BICYCLE EXPO 2013 addresses the long felt need among the international...
View ArticleLazer appoints Saddleback U.K. distributor
Offering a Euro helmet helps break the U.S.-helmet 'stranglehold,' Saddleback says.BRISTOL, England, U.K. (BRAIN) — Lazer has appointed Saddleback Ltd. as exclusive U.K. distributor if its helmets and...
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Deda's super light Superleggero
MILAN, Italy (BRAIN) — Deda Elementi is offering a line of 31.7 mm diameter stems and handlebars for 2013, including a sub-100 gram stem.The company claims its Superleggero stem is the lightest...
View ArticleCurrie appoints Cabanban Midwest road show manager
SIMI VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies has appointed David Cabanban as the new Midwest territory manager for the IZIP Road Show. Currie has five territory managers throughout the country, each...
View ArticleNielsen buys Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — Interbike owner Nielsen Holdings has acquired The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and the Tailgating Industry Association. The 6-year-old annual trade show is holding its...
View ArticlePon Holding buys out last shareholders of Derby Cycle
CLOPPENBURG, Germany (BRAIN) — Pon Holding’s German subsidiary is now the sole owner of Derby Cycle and has moved to de-list the company from the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Pon Holding Germany GmbH paid...
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Idaho retailer to launch steel bike line
BOISE, IDAHO (BRAIN) — With an eye toward aggressive trail riding, retailer Alan Klarc is setting up in-house fabrication for a line of steel mountain bikes to be sold through his Boise shop, Velomech,...
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Inside deal
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View ArticleHawley adds Tacx to offerings
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Hawley announced Thursday that it will be distributing Tacx trainers, bottles and cages to U.S. dealers. “Tacx is a brand that that has a lot to offer and we’re very happy to...
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From the mag: EU dumping duty reviews could see closure in first part of 2013
From the December 2012 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry NewsBRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — The early months of this year could bring resolutions on one or more duty- and subsidy-related...
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REI awards $100,000 grant for green lanes
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — REI has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Bikes Belong Foundation to expand its Green Lane Project.The Green Lane Project is in six focus cities – Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois;...
View ArticleMinoura offers some products dealer direct
Dealer-direct sales to complement sales through distributorsHAYWARD, CA (BRAIN) — Minoura will start offering dealers the option of buying some of its products directly from its Iowa warehouse.Minoura...
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Mountain bike community mourns loss of Burry Stander
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — The mountain bike racing community on Thursday mourned the loss of South African racer Burry Stander, who died after being hit by a car while training in his home country on...
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Tacx Blue Motion trainer
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — The Tacx Blue Motion stationary trainer features a 10-position handlebar-mounted resistance lever, Neodymium magnetic brake system and a 1.6kg flywheel that offers 950-watts of...
View ArticleBMX Hall of Fame accepting nominations
CHULA VISTA, CA (BRAIN) — The National BMX Hall of Fame has opened the nomination process for this year's inductions.Any person can nominate anybody for Hall of Fame consideration on the Hall's...
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Rapha launches Team Sky line
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Rapha has launched its product line tied to its sponsorship of the Team Sky team, including defending Tour de France champion Sir Bradley Wiggins. Rapha has a four-year agreement...
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Minoura smart-phone holder
HAYWARD, CA (BRAIN) — Minoura's iH-400 will hold a smart phone, regular cell phone or a GPS unit on bike handlebars. The device is supported at three points and is softly padded. A small lever on the...
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