Diadora to launch bike line in U.S.
KENT, WA (BRAIN) — Diadora will launch its bike, clothes and accessories line in the U.S. at the Interbike Expo in Las Vegas next week. The line is being introduced by Golden Viking Sports, a division...
View ArticleBikeRumor.com tops 3 million monthly pageviews
GREENSBORO, NC (BRAIN) — Bikerumor.com says its traffic continue's to grow each month this year and its monthly pageview total topped 3 million in August. "I've been watching the numbers, and I knew...
View ArticleBRAIN names its Top 100, Gold Star retailers
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN) — Bicycle Retailer & Industry News has selected the Top 100 and Gold Star retailers for 2012 and has invited this elite group to a special reception in their honor to be...
View ArticleBRAIN releases Top 100 and Gold Star Retailers list
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View ArticleSantini adds reps in three states
AVONDALE, AZ (BRAIN) — Santini U.S. is continuing to expand its sales force with new reps covering Pennsylvania, Florida and Southern California. Niall McAra of EU Cycle Imports will represent Santini...
View ArticleWilier offers new 29er hardtail
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Wilier Triestina will introduce a new carbon 29er hardtail at Interbike next week. The company said the new frame is cross-country thoroughbred with a few features that will...
View ArticleMark Landsaat named Raleigh senior product manager
KENT, WA (BRAIN) — Industry vet Mark Landsaat has been named senior product manager at Raleigh USA. Landsaat has more than 15 years' experience in the bike industry in a variety of positions. He raced...
View ArticlePort strike could disrupt bike shipments
If strike happens, 'It will be a mess ... very expensive'WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) — Bike suppliers are making preparations for a possible longshoreman’s strike that could shut down ports from Maine to...
View ArticlePotential sale for Guru Bicycles
LAVAL, Quebec (BRAIN) — A significant announcement relative to Guru Bicycles’ future will come at next week’s Interbike show, and several sources close to the company expect the news to be about a new...
View Article650b mountain bikes ...
Choices Great idea OK for some We don't need another wheel size Great idea 36% (46 votes) OK for some 36% (46 votes) We don't need another wheel size 28% (35 votes) Total votes: 127
View ArticleOctober 1, 2012
Issue Highlights: 2012 Interbike Expo Edition Remembering Leslie Bohm Aerodynamic bikes and gear
View ArticlePark Tool expanding into larger digs
From the October 1 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry NewsST. PAUL, MN (BRAIN) — After 15 years in its current location, Park Tool is moving to larger digs. The Minnesota bike tool maker recently...
View ArticleTern's folding cargo bike
EMERYVILLE, CA (BRAIN) — Folding bike maker Tern and cargo bike maker Xtracycle have teamed up on, you guessed it, a folding cargo bike, the Cargo Joe C21. The 26-inch wheeled bike will be sold through...
View ArticleNew managing director for Pearl Izumi Europe
NUNSPEET, Netherlands (BRAIN) — Effective january 1, Matthias Reinacher will become managing director of Pearl Izumi Europe, the company announced Monday. Reinacher is currently the senior brand...
View ArticleBike-shop veteran sets out on new Path
CLEARWATER, FL (BRAIN) — Gary Keener brings 30 years of industry experience to his new full-service store, The Path Bicycle & Ride Shop, set to open Monday in Clearwater, Florida. While The Path is...
View ArticlePaul Component expanding factory
CHICO, CA (BRAIN) — Paul Component Engineering has begun construction on a 2,000-square-foot addition to its factory, increasing its square footage by 50 percent. The company said the addition was...
View ArticleOsprey adds Moxie Northwest to rep force
CORTEZ, CO (BRAIN) — Osprey Packs, Inc. has hired the Moxie Northwest rep group to represent is line to the bike marketing in the Northwest region. Moxie Northwest's managing partner and owner is Laura...
View ArticleSecretary of Labor visits Princeton Tec
Lighting company recognized for its domestic manufacturingBORDENTOWN, N.J. (BRAIN) — U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis visited Princeton Tec's headquarters here last week to commend the lighting...
View ArticleDart Frog: From horses to freeriders
TREVISO, Italy (BRAIN) — Dart Frog is a new Italian downhill and freeride mountain bike component brand created by the Bettio family, whose primary business is manufacturing hubs for Go Kart wheels and...
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