Compass lays groundwork for taking Fox public
WESTPORT, CT (BRAIN) — The owners of the Fox suspension brand are laying the groundwork for taking the company public.Compass Diversified Holdings, which also owns CamelBak, on Monday filed an S-1...
View ArticleCyclone adds 'Notify Me' feature to web site
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Portland distributor Cyclone Bicycle Supply has updated its business-to-business website, www.cyclonebicycle.com. Among the new features is a “Notify Me” link that will allow...
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Albabici moves to larger offices
OXNARD, CA (BRAIN) — Albabici, a distributor of Italian bike brands, has moved just across the street to a new, larger and nicer warehouse and office space.Company officials said the move was a direct...
View ArticleMavic shuffles ranks in customer service, sales
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN) — Mavic Inc. on Thursday announced several staffing changes aimed at improving customer service and sales performance at its U.S. division.Larry Burke this month moves from his...
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Thorogood to headline Interbike industry party
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Interbike will have a b-b-b-bad case of the blues this year as George Thorogood & the Destroyers headline the trade show’s industry party on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at...
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Shimano to slash number of North American distributors
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano American, in a major shake-up of its U.S. distribution network, will cut the number of distributors selling Shimano components from 18 to six effective Jan. 1, 2014.The...
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LAB rolls out new website and educational video series
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — The League of American Bicyclists has launched a new website that includes interactive features to help cyclists connect with local riding clubs, bicycle-friendly businesses,...
View ArticleBeloved industry figure Howie Cohen, 74, dies
LAFAYETTE, CO (BRAIN) — Howie Cohen, a hugely influential figure in developing the U.S. BMX market and arguably the first person to bring high-quality Asian-made bikes to America, died in the early...
View ArticleOutdoor Retailer demo day moved due to low water levels
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Organizers of the Outdoor Retailer expo in Utah later this month announced Monday that it has moved its Open Air Demo to a new location because of low water levels at...
View ArticleFormer Trek executive could challenge for Wisconsin governor's seat
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Political observers in Wisconsin are chattering about a possible gubernatorial challenge from former Trek Bicycle executive Mary Burke.Burke, the sister of current Trek president...
View ArticleOIWC puts call out for award nominations
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industries Women’s Coalition (OIWC) is seeking nominations for its Pioneering Women Award and First Ascent Award in the Bike Industry.The two honors were established...
View ArticleCurrie adds territory manager in Southwest
LOS ANGELES, CA (BRAIN) — Currie Technologies has hired Marty Schlesinger as Southwest territory manager for its IZIP Road Show. Currie now has five territory managers throughout the country with a...
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Axiom's modular panniers
PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Axiom’s Modular GrandTour panniers transform from “everyday” to “expedition” in seconds. The 30-, 45- and 60-litre ultrasonically welded bags have exterior...
View ArticleFred Clements: Welcome, come as you are
A blog by NBDA Executive Director Fred ClementsEditor's note: This blog post was written by Fred Clements, Executive Director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Clements' previous blogs can...
View ArticleAdvanced Sports gives peek at 2014 lineup
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports International has opened a 5,000-square-foot pop-up showroom to display 2014 lines for its family of brands, which include Fuji, SE, Breezer, Kestrel and Oval...
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PressCamp adds winter edition in Southern California
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA (BRAIN) — PressCamp, the annual summertime meet-up in Utah bringing together bike brands and members of the cycling media to preview new product, will add a smaller-scale winter...
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Interbike founder Steve Ready dies
GIG HARBOR, WA (BRAIN) — Interbike co-founder Steve Ready died Tuesday at the age of 66. He had been battling brain and lung cancer.Ready spent most of his working years, from 1974 to 1997, in the...
View ArticleBRAIN seeks retailers for panel
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is looking for retailers to participate in the magazine’s State of Retail panel.These retailers are asked to weigh in on a business-related...
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Trelock LS950 headlamp
FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN) — The new Trelock LS950 headlamp is designed for off-road night riding. Cantitoe Road claims it runs at full brightness for more than six hours.The light offers five power...
View ArticleASI institutes ‘off-season MAP’ program
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — For a second consecutive year, Advanced Sports International is offering its dealers a tiered-down “off-season MAP” program on most current-model-year bikes in its Fuji and...
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