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Zipp's Vuka Stealth bars 'endlessly adjustable'
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (BRAIN) — Zipp’s new Vuka Stealth is an integrated carbon aero handlebar and stem system that the company said offers nearly endless custom positioning options.The stem, basebar and...
View ArticleAre you going to Frostbike or the North American Handmade Bicycle Show this...
Choices Yes, Frostbike Yes, NAHBS No, staying home Yes, Frostbike 39% (14 votes) Yes, NAHBS 33% (12 votes) No, staying home 28% (10 votes) Total votes: 36
View ArticleRace Across America announces ride series
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) – Race Across America organizers are planning a series of recreational rides across the country this year that will include gran fondo events, RAAM qualifiers and recreational rides...
View ArticleNew owner overhauls Jersey Shore shop
BELMAR, NJ (BRAIN) — A longtime Jersey Shore shop is getting a fresh scrubbing as well as a new owner and name as DJ’s Cycles becomes Belmar Bike Shop.Property owner Dirk Reitsma had run DJ’s for 35...
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Enve offers lower-priced wheels
OGDEN, UT (BRAIN) — Enve is offering a new set of wheels that hit a price point about $600 per pair cheaper than its previous lowest-priced offerings.The wheels are built on Enve's Classics rims paired...
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Showers Pass' Refuge jacket
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Showers Pass' Refuge jacket is designed for outdoor use, making it appropriate for bike commuting, mountain biking or crossover outdoor sports such as skiing and...
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Campy readies 80th anniversary parts
VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Tullio Campagnolo founded his company here 80 years ago this year, and the company that bears his name is preparing an 80th anniversary parts group and wheelsets to be released...
View ArticleReynolds Cycling relocates Utah headquarters
WEST JORDAN, UT (BRAIN) — Reynolds Cycling is relocating from West Jordan to larger headquarters in Sandy, Utah, that will allow the company to expand its R&D and production facilities.The new,...
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SRAM offers fat bike cranks
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM is recognizing the growth in sales of fat bikes, offering new fat bike versions of its X9 and X5 cranks.The cranks have a 100mm wide spindles and dedicated SRAM 2X10...
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Ethic Industries to offer painting services
DENVER, CO — Ethic Industries, the owner of the Alchemy Bicycle Company, is launching a bike painting service at its Denver headquarters. Chroma Fab will offer OEM painting for bike frame and fork...
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USADA’s COO to talk doping at Leadership Conference
MONTEREY, CA (BRAIN) — John Frothingham, chief operating officer of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, will talk about how bike companies can work together to clean up the sport at the upcoming Bicycle...
View ArticleLeMond plans re-entry to bike market
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Tour de France hero Greg LeMond said he expects to begin selling bicycles again, possibly showing prototype models as early as this year's Interbike."I've got quite a few different...
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With eye toward future, QBP’s Flagg reduces his daily role
From the magazineEditor's note: The following article ran in the February 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.BLOOMINGTON, MN—It’s shortly before Christmas, and Steve Flagg is just days...
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North Carolina recumbent dealer closing
LEWISVILLE, NC (BRAIN) — Recumbent bike retailer Neighborhood Transportation is closing after six years in business as owner Bruce Hermann contends with health issues.Hermann was struck by a motorist...
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At Specialized, Sinyard remains tirelessly in control
From the magazineEditor's note: The following article ran in the February 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News.MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — Mike Sinyard has kept his finger on the pulse of his...
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Accell posts double-digit sales growth in 2012
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (BRAIN) — Accell Group reported that revenues surged in 2012 largely due to bike brand acquisitions and growth in the electric bike market.Accell Group purchased Raleigh, Currie...
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Fizik saddles auctioned for WBR
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Fizik has produced 15 custom saddles in different shades of red and is auctioning 11 of them with proceeds going to World Bicycle Relief. The saddles are on display at the North...
View ArticleBikes Belong docks dues for retail members
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — The Bikes Belong Coalition wants more retail members and has lowered dues for dealers joining for the first time to $100. The reduced first-time retail member rate is effective...
View Article1,100 retailers brave snow for Frostbike
BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN)—With snow shutting airports and icing up Interstates, Quality Bicycle Products expects little impact on attendance at Frostbike which opened today with various seminars....
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