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Pedego’s store count grows
SANTA MONICA, CA (BRAIN) — Pedego Electric Bikes continues to expand its reach by opening its seventh Pedego-branded store in less than three months in Southern California. Pedego Santa Monica opened...
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Hawley recalls handlebar/basket combo
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Hawley, LLC is recalling about 600 EVO-branded handlebar-basket combinations sold exclusively at IBDs. The handlebar can crack near one of the top welds of the crossbar...
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Alex Rims looks for aftermarket growth
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Alex Rims — one of the most successful original equipment suppliers to come out of Taiwan in the last two decades — is now looking to expand sales in the aftermarket in North...
View ArticleSuppliers see sales improvement in April
High inventory remains a concernBOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Supplier sales remained down through April compared to last year but suppliers regained some ground from the first quarter, according to the BPSA...
View ArticleCanadian retailer was fixture in local community
GUELPH, Ontario (BRAIN) — Longtime retailer and cycling enthusiast George Vettor passed away last week. He was 77.Vettor was a fixture in the Ontario cycling scene for more than four decades. Born in...
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QRide puts emergency information on helmets
ROANOKE, VA (BRAIN) — QRide stickers include QR codes that allow emergency responders to access information via a smart phone app. Cyclists can put emergency contact details, medical alerts,...
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Specialized unveils on-site wind tunnel
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — Representing a significant investment in aerodynamic testing, Specialized this week unveiled its own on-site bicycle-specific wind tunnel, enabling the company to apply aero...
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KindHuman launches 'a different kind of bike company'
TORONTO, Ontario (BRAIN) — KindHuman, a new bike and accessories brand, is taking an unusual approach to the market, offering discounts to community service employees and supporting racing programs for...
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Cav' scores 100th win, Specialized offers replica frame
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — Specialized is offering a limited edition replica frameset to celebrate pro Mark Cavendish's 100th race win. The $3,750 frame set is expected to be in stores as early as next...
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Berkshire Bike and Board expands with second location
PITTSFIELD, MA (BRAIN) — Berkshire Bike and Board has opened a second store in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Like the original Berkshire Bike and Board located 20 miles away in Great Barrington, the...
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From the mag: Consumers go straight to the source
From the May 1 issue of BRAINBOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Troy had a garage full of bikes, 20 years’ experience wrenching, a daughter getting braces soon—and an itch to try a lightweight carbon 29er hardtail....
View ArticleTornadoes rock the Plains states; retailers unscathed
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (BRAIN) — Widespread tornado warnings issued throughout the Plains states over the weekend became reality Sunday across parts of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Several small and three...
View ArticleVerde PR launches events division
DURANGO, CO (BRAIN) — Communications agency Verde PR & Consulting, which represents many companies in the cycling and outdoors industry, is launching a new events planning and management division...
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Chain lube that glows ...
DELAND, FL (BRAIN) — MucOff's C3 Ceramic Dry chain lube contains UV tracer dye that glows in the dark when lit with an included black light flashlight. The feature allows users to see if they have...
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From the mag: Easton-Bell on the rebound
From the May 15 issue of BRAINSCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Easton-Bell Sports is rebounding from a tumultuous year—a dramatic reshuffling of top management, the departure of key staff and the return of...
View ArticleCraft North America launches custom program
BEVERLY, MA (BRAIN) — Craft North America is joining the list of companies supplying custom cycling clothing for teams, clubs, events and other groups. The company is offering a custom line that...
View ArticleBike magazine owner buys TransWorld titles
SAN CLEMENTE, CA (BRAIN) — GrindMedia, which owns Bike and Paved magazines, among others, has purchased TransWorld's action sports brands, which include TransWorld RideBMX as well as its surf, snow and...
View ArticleDick’s reports net income increase in Q1
PITTSBURGH, PA (BRAIN) — Dick’s Sporting Goods reported net income of $60.5 million for its fiscal first quarter ended May 4, up 5.8 percent from the comparable period in 2012. Net sales rose 4.1...
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From the mag: Lapierre develops computerized suspension
From the May 15 issue of BRAINSANTA FE, NM (BRAIN) — Some Lapierre models this year can be had with its computer-controlled shock system called e:i. Though the system was developed with RockShox,...
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Chris King broadens availability of Cielo line
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Chris King Precision Components has restructured its sales model and increased production of its Cielo high-end steel bike line so that any authorized Chris King dealer can begin...
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