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BelgianWerkx comes to Milwaukee area
MEQUON, WI (BRAIN) — With a focus on bike fit and high-end road — and inspired by a legendary “Cannibal” of the pro peloton — retailer and bicycle studio BelgianWerkx opened for business Monday outside...
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Zipp offering lower-priced wheels
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (BRAIN) — SRAM-owned Zipp Speed Weaponry is introducing two new road wheels that will sell for lower prices than the company has hit in several years.The new alloy-rim 30 Clincher...
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Minnesota company selling LeMond trainers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN) — A new company based in Minneapolis is resuming sales of LeMond bike trainers to the IBD market and consumer direct.Last fall LeMond Fitness, then based near Seattle,...
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A bit of Belgium in Wisconsin
A Cannibal-inspired pro shop comes to the Milwaukee areaSlideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2013/01/16/retailer-belgianwerkx-comes-milwaukee-area
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Rudy Project launches new collection
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Rudy Project has added a new line of casual, sports-inspired sunglasses, the Deewhy line.The line is named for an Australian beach and the company says the line "gives an...
View ArticleProduct recalls
Package Articles: Norco and Wilier recall bikesSpecialized recalls about 12,000 Globe bikesBike Friday recalls 3,800 Tikit folding bikesDiamondback recalls about 40 'cross bikesFLO recalls rim tape...
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Full Zipp
Zipp goes after the price-point wheel market, again.Slideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2013/01/16/zipp-offering-lower-priced-wheels
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Jim Harman, retired Norco CEO, dies at 69
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Jim Harman, the retired CEO and president of Norco Products, died Saturday from complications following a stroke. He was 69.Harman joined Norco Bicycles — now part...
View ArticleDrew Engelmann joins Kinetik Sportwear
SAN MARCOS, CA (BRAIN) — Drew Engelmann is the new national sales manager for Kinetik Compression Sportswear USA, the company announced.Engelmann is a former territory sales manager and 2012 Sales Rep...
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Primal renews with Tour de Cure
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Clothing maker Primal is continuing its support of the American Diabetes Association and Tour de Cure on the national and state level.The company is now one of the ADA's four...
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Fizik's bar tape display
POSSOLEONE, Italy (BRAIN) — Fizik is offering retailers a new slatwall-compatible point-of-sale display that helps consumers choose among its many bar tape options.The company offers tape in more than...
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Bell offers $100k in trail building grants
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets is partnering with IMBA to launch a program that will offer $100,000 in grants to build mountain bike trails in 2013 and 2014.Bell will award three technical...
View ArticleBianchi buys Italian P&A distributor Alpen
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Bianchi is buying Italian parts and accessories distributor Alpen By Verza Srl, the company announced Thursday. Alpen By Verza has been operating for more than 30 years.Bianchi...
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Urban Velo magazine available on iPad
PITTSBURGH, PA (BRAIN) — Urban Velo, a bimonthly magazine available in print or online, is now available for iPad tablets via Apple's App Store.Readers can view individual issues for $1.99 each, or...
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Fourth generation joins Todson Inc.
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, MA (BRAIN) — Drew Todrys, the fourth generation of the family that founded Todson Inc. about 60 years ago,is joining the company as its social media operative.Drew is the son of...
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Giro's multi-purpose shoe, the Petra
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Giro's Petra shoe model is part of the brand's new women's series. The Petra is intended as a multi-purpose shoe, comfortable on and off the bike. It has colorful, non-slip...
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NBDA clarifies Lex Group letter
COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association wants its members to know that it is not endorsing a service being offered by the Lex Group.Lex Group LLC, a company based in...
View ArticleSLC officials brace for decision on show’s future
Outdoor Retailer's Winter MarketSALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Outdoor Retailer’s Winter Market kicks off Tuesday with an outdoor demo at Solitude Mountain Resort. But for Salt Lake’s business community, a 4...
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