Canadian industry asks government for tariff relief
KESWICK, Ontario (BRAIN) — The Canadian government announced earlier this month that it would eliminate tariffs on several categories of imported goods, from baby clothes to skis and snowboards to golf...
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Wheel makers negotiate with UCI on safety rule
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Wheelmakers are preparing to take on cycling competition's governing body, the UCI, over testing the Swiss body requires for wheels used in sanctioned competition.At a meeting...
View ArticleFormer editor assumes new role at BRAIN
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News’ former longtime editor Megan Tompkins is returning to the magazine after two years in sales and marketing roles within the industry....
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Supercross star Micky Dymond to race RAAM
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Micky Dymond, a top pro motocross and supercross racer from the 1980s and 1990s, is training to compete in the 2014 Race Across America in the solo division.RAAM organizers will...
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Planet Bike updates Blaze 2
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Planet Bike's updated Blaze 2 watt Micro headlight has a more compact case, longer run times, three color options and a lower price than the original. It shares the original's...
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BMC sponsors para-cyclist Steven Peace
BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — BMC Switzerland is now sponsoring 2012 Paralympic Games competitor Steve Peace. Peace suffered a life-changing stroke in 2006, and since then has battled back to become one of the...
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BTI hot sauces. Red or green?
SANTA FE, NM (BRAIN) — According to Santa Fe distributor BTI, its hot sauce was "born in the fiery catacombs beneath its warehouse, in a place where mere mortals fear to tread."The company offers two...
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Turin Bicycles opens new Chicago location
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN)—After a year away from the Chicagoland area, Turin Bicycles is back in the Windy City with a new store that will emphasize its own branded bikes, clothing and accessories.Turin,...
View ArticleIBDs welcome online tax legislation
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Most brick and mortar retailers would benefit from federal legislation that would allow states to collect sales taxes from online retailers, industry leaders say. But opponents of...
View ArticleConsumers can Buy Local Now — at Interbike
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Consumers who attend Interbike's invitation-only guest day this fall will be able to order some products from exhibitors to pick up at their local shops after the...
View ArticleGoogle tests same-day delivery
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (BRAIN) — Google Shopping Express, which launched Thursday, is a local delivery service the company hopes will make it possible for shoppers to get the items they order online a few...
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POC Crane helmet
JACKSON, WY (BRAIN) — POC's Crane helmet combines low weight with a durable and dent-resistant construction.The Crane has a two-density EPS liner. The stiffer outer part deals with higher energy...
View ArticlePivot Cycles sells stake in BH USA
TEMPE, AZ (BRAIN) — Pivot Cycles will complete the sale of its 50 percent ownership in BH USA to BH Europe on April 1, enabling Pivot to go forward focusing solely on its mountain bike business. BH USA...
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Bell recalls BMX helmet sold at Toys R Us
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 2,500 BMX helmets sold exclusively at Toys R Us. The helmet's buckle can release on impact,...
View ArticleEaston-Bell Sports names Zyro new UK distributor
VAN NUYS, CA (BRAIN) — Easton-Bell Sports has named Zyro Limited its new exclusive distributor for Bell, Giro, Blackburn and Easton Cycling in the U.K. and Ireland.EBS ended a long-term distribution...
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Easton-Bell Sports wins home-field advantage in DuPont dispute
DuPont drops Delaware suit after California judge denies venue-change requestWILMINGTON, DE (BRAIN) — DuPont on Thursday dropped its trademark infringement suit against Easton-Bell Sports in Delaware...
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SKS high-pressure minipump
OLNEY, CA (BRAIN) — SKS' new Spaero Sport high pressure mini pump features an extendable, flexible inflation hose protected by a streamlined dust cover. The design allows the pump base to be placed...
View ArticleTuesday's NBDA webinar subject: Interbike
COSTA MESA, CA (BRAIN) — Interbike's managing director, Pat Hus, will be the presenter on next Tuesday's National Bicycle Dealers Association webinar, the latest in a series of dealer education...
View ArticleRetül to add FootBalance footbed classes
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike fit company Retül is adding a Footbalance custom footbed class to its professional bike fitter education programs, in an agreement the companies announced this week.Retül...
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