Shimano reports modest growth in first quarter
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano’s total sales inched up to $636.1 million (63.3 billion yen) from $628.1 million over the first quarter of last year.Sales at Shimano’s bicycle division grew 3 percent to...
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3T recalls bikes equipped with Aura Pro bars
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — 3T is issuing a voluntary recall of all Aura Pro custom edition aero bars. The bars were fitted as original equipment on certain Cervélo 2013 model-year bikes, including the...
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From the mag: Bottom bracket designs evolve to quiet the creak
APTOS, CA (BRAIN) — There may be a sliver of light at the end of the tunnel for retailers frustrated with creaky, plastic-y, non-serviceable OEM bottom brackets in $8,000 bikes.A new generation of...
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Bradley Wiggins "My Time"
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — VeloPress' latest title is "My Time" by 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins of Team Sky.Wiggins is Britain's most decorated Olympic athlete. Over his nearly perfect...
View ArticleMavic boosts sales coverage in Rockies
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN) — Mavic Inc. has signed with Denver, Colorado-based rep group Kahl and Partners to strengthen its sales coverage in the Rocky Mountain and Central regions.For more than a decade,...
View ArticleRetailers: What do you think about spring product launches at Sea Otter?
Choices Hate them. Devalues our current product. Love them. Gets consumers into our shop asking about new product. Don't care. Hate them. Devalues our current product. 46% (19 votes) Love them. Gets...
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New Jersey’s Hilltop opens second store
CRANFORD, NJ (BRAIN) — Hilltop Bicycles of Summit, New Jersey, opened a second, larger location in nearby Cranford on Saturday, April 20. A grand-opening celebration is planned for the first weekend in...
View ArticleFrom the mag: One chainring to rule them all?
By Jill JanovSANTA FE, NM—Retailer Tony Farrar is riding in the hills of northern New Mexico with his friends, who are also his customers, when their bikes start making noise and their gears...
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$20K will buy 40-year-old Tennessee component brand
NASHVILLE, TN (BRAIN) — John Meyer is putting all the remaining inventory, parts and prototypes of Hi-E up for sale. His father, Harlan Meyer, launched the brand with an 80-gram front hub in 1971....
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Specialized brings Turbo e-bike stateside
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — With the U.S. launch of its Turbo electric bike this week, Specialized joins the small list of brands that are looking to carve out space at the upper end of the market.E-bike...
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X-Fusion Sweep 27.5-inch fork
SANTA CRUZ, CA (BRAIN) — The Sweep is the newest addition to X-Fusion’s 34-millimeter-stanchion line of forks. Joining the Slant (26-inch) and the Trace (29er), the Sweep is a dedicated 27.5-inch-wheel...
View ArticleHayes adds Zach Highland as sales coordinator
MEQUON, WI (BRAIN) — Hayes Components has hired Zach Highland as sales coordinator for all Hayes Components brands.Highland has 15 years of retail experience as a store manager, buyer, and in sales....
View ArticleDowneast offering Saris car racks
FRYEBURG, ME (BRAIN) — Downeast Bicycle has added Saris car racks to its lineup, the Maine distributor announced Monday. Downeast expects its first shipment of Saris racks to be in its warehouse by May...
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Pedro's launches new site, adds Shopatron
BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — Pedro's has rebuilt its website from the ground up and added a program with Shopatron, allowing consumers to order Pedro's products with the orders fulfilled by participating...
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Alliance brings on Purdy as national campaigns manager
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The Alliance for Biking & Walking has hired Kristin Purdy as its new national campaigns manager. Purdy comes to the Alliance with field organizing experience at both the...
View ArticleGuru to offer complete bikes for first time
MONTREAL, Canada (BRAIN) — Guru Cycles, which was purchased by Dorel Industries last year, will soon be offering complete bikes for the first time. Guru sells framesets in either custom or stock...
View ArticleGreen Lane Project announces $125k in grants in five cities
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Bike Belong's Green Lane Project awarded $125,000 in grants on Monday to five cities working on green lane projects: Auston, Chicago, Portland, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.A...
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Italian shoe brand Vittoria moves, hires GM
VALENCIA, CA (BRAIN) — Italian shoe maker Vittoria USA has relocated its warehouse from Ohio to California and hired Kim Maynard as general manager. Maynard will work out of its new 2,400-square-foot...
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Saris offers long-wheelbase bar for recumbents
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) – Designed specifically to accommodate medium wheelbase recumbents, Saris’ new Freedom Long Wheelbase Bar converts a standard Saris Freedom two-bike rack to accept bikes with...
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