Minoura announces MAP policy in the U.S.
GIFU, Japan (BRAIN) — Minoura is joining the long list of bike industry suppliers to institute a Minimum Advertised Price Policy.The Japanese accessories supplier announced the policy Friday; it will...
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Panache adds 'advanced casual' clothing line
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Panache Cyclewear, best known for its custom team clothing program, is branching out with the addition of a casual clothing line designed for ... well, it might be easier to say...
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Her' Chamois Butt'r
PLEASANT VALLEY, MO (BRAIN) – Chamois Butt’r has added a women's-specific chamois cream to its line of skin care products. Her’ Chamois Butt’r was developed by a female sports medicine physician in...
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Goin’ Solo: Santa Cruz launches new tweener model
SANTA CRUZ, CA (BRAIN) — Delving deeper into 27.5-inch wheels, Santa Cruz Bicycles has introduced the new Solo model in carbon and aluminum versions for the tweener hoop size.The Solo boasts 125...
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Keen hires former Specialized COO Mike Abbott
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Outdoor footwear brand Keen has brought Mike Abbott on board as its president. Abbott assumes the new job July 8. He comes to the company with nearly two decades of experience in...
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Switch Aero System gives cyclists two bikes in one
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — With the launch of a new Kickstarter campaign, Redshift Sports unveiled its Switch Aero System designed to help cyclists get the most out of their road bikes. The system’s...
View ArticleUSA BMX awards $31,000 in scholarships
GILBERT, AZ (BRAIN) — USA BMX/BMX Canada has awarded $31,000 in scholarships to 25 students as part of its Bob Warnicke Scholarship Program. Founded in 1996, the program honors the memory of Warnicke,...
View ArticleInterbike: Floor plan in final approval stage
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — While some suppliers have been scratching their heads, wondering where they will set up their booth come September for the Interbike trade show, organizers assured...
View ArticleLeisure Trends: Sales down for third straight month
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Retail sales in April were down for a third consecutive month at independent bike shops, according to Leisure Trends’ RetailTrak IBD sales summary. Sales—bicycles and related...
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ECF ranks top cycling nations in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium (BRAIN) — Denmark and the Netherlands tied for first place in a new benchmark report that ranks all 27 European Union countries measuring five criteria—daily cycling levels, cycle...
View ArticleAlienation BMX adds distributor in Germany
MILL VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Alienation BMX is growing its reach in Europe through a new distribution deal with Germany’s La Finca Distribution. Alienation BMX is making both its race and freestyle...
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Serfas’ FMP-969 floor pump
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (BRAIN) — The FMP-969 floor pump has a rubber-coated stainless steel braided hose, CNC’d hose clamp, oversize pressure gauge, aluminum handle and plunger, and fits both...
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Round-the-clock bike repair salvation for cyclists in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, NY (BRAIN) — Cyclists in Brooklyn who get stuck with a flat tire after regular bike shop hours may not have to hail a cab or phone a friend, thanks to two new Express Biker self-service bike...
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MerchantOS gets enhanced analytics
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — After months of testing at independent bike dealers, MerchantOS has released a new point-of-sale add-on in partnership with analytics provider Swarm to give retailers a more...
View ArticleOne-year-old lawsuit against Strava dismissed
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — San Francisco judge Marla Miller dismissed the negligence suit filed against Strava almost a year ago by the family of Kim Flint, Jr., earlier this week.The San Francisco...
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Hollywood Racks’ Over-the-Top trunk rack
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — The Over-the-Top trunk rack uses a “clearance frame” to reach over a car’s spoiler on so-called “no fit” SUVs, minivans and hatchbacks previously not compatible with trunk...
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Lohrenz to lead bike sales at Craft North America
BEVERLY, MA (BRAIN) — A 13-year industry veteran, Nora Lohrenz has been promoted to the newly created position of bike sales manager for apparel maker Craft North America. Craft established the new...
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Mainey takes over marketing at Orange
HALIFAX, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Sim Mainey has joined Orange Mountain Bikes as graphics and marketing manager. He comes to the bike brand from U.K. consumer magazine Singletrack, where he served as...
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Engineer behind Ross Bicycles remembered
MIAMI, FL (BRAIN) — Sherwood Ross, better known in the industry as Jerry Ross, passed away Tuesday at the age of 92.Ross was an engineer and former president of Ross Bicycles, one of the top U.S. bike...
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Durango Mountain Resort opens full-service bike shop
DURANGO, CO (BRAIN) — Durango Mountain Resort recently held a grand opening for Purgatory Cycle Works, a full-service retail, service and rental shop on the resort grounds. The shop, which is owned and...
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