NICA to screen Singletrack High at OR Show
BERKELEY, CA (BRAIN) — The National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) and IMBA are screening the documentary about the positive impact of the high school cycling movement at the Outdoor...
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Date set for Ready’s memorial
GIG HARBOR, WA (BRAIN) — The family of Steve Ready, Interbike’s co-founder, who recently passed away, will be hosting a celebration of his life Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma,...
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Panaracer adds Pacenti 650b tires to its line
HAYWARD, CA (BRAIN) — In 2007, framebuilder Kirk Pacenti hired Panaracer to make him some 650b mountain bike tires on a contract basis. Pacenti was way ahead of the curve in embracing the in-between...
View ArticleFred Clements: Amazon — Destroyer of jobs
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...
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PowerTap lowers retail pricing
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Shortly after separating its PowerTap product family from its CycleOps trainer and stationary bike brand, Saris Cycling Group announced steep retail price reductions for the power...
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Garmin Vector power meter in 'mass production'
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Garmin is reporting strong fitness sales in its second quarter and said its long-anticipated Vector power meter is now in "mass production and will be delivered to...
View ArticleClub Ride reports first half sales of $1.1 million
KETCHUM, ID (BRAIN) — Apparel brand Club Ride announced a 123 percent increase in sales in the first half the year, to $1.116 million.The privately held company releases some financial data voluntarily...
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KindHuman Maccabi jersey supports team
TORONTO, Ontario (BRAIN) — KindHuman is introducing a new affordable line of clothing to complement its higher-end offerings. The first piece in the new Aktive line is a limited edition Maccabi...
View ArticleFelt lays off 6, blames industry downturn
The bike brand is preparing for sales meeting and 2014 launchIRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles, which is preparing for its 2014 sales meeting and product launch this weekend, recently laid off six...
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Marin Bikes readies relaunch to dealers
MARIN, CA (BRAIN) — A little more than a year after former FSA managing director Matt VanEnkevort took over the reins at Marin Bikes, the company is set to relaunch this month with fresh branding, a...
View ArticleBreck Epic attracts new sponsors in fifth year
BRECKENRIDGE, CO (BRAIN) — The Breck Epic MTB Stage Race has drawn several new sponsors including SRAM, organizers said this week. SRAM, RockShox, Avid and Truvativ support staff will transition from...
View ArticleInterbike adds Enduro Challenge at OutDoor Demo
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) — Interbike has added an enduro event to this year's OutDoor Demo.The Enduro Challenge at Bootleg Canyon, presented by Innovative Timing Systems, is open to all...
View ArticleDivine tells local paper that Serotta shutdown is temporary
SARATOGA FALLS, NY (BRAIN) — A co-owner of Serotta's parent company told a local newspaper that the company's planned shutdown is temporary.Earlier this week, Bill Watkins, the CEO of Serotta, and...
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SRAM releases details on lower-priced 1x11 group
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM this week released details of its second 1x11 mountain bike group, called XO1. The group slots in a few hundred dollars cheaper than its first 11-speed, single-chainring...
View ArticleUSA CRITS finals at Interbike to include Industry Cup and relay race
LAS VEGAS, NV (BRAIN) — The USA CRITS series finals, to be held in Las Vegas during the Interbike show next month, will now feature an Industry Cup race open to bike industry members with USA Cycling...
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Magazine: Bike companies among best places to work
SANTA FE, NM (BRAIN) — Outside magazine released its 2013 list of Top 100 best places to work, and more than a dozen bike companies made the list this year, including SRAM, QBP, CamelBak and Honey...
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Cannondale recalls some Slice bikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) — Cannondale is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 500 Slice time trial bikes because the "brake plate" can loosen. The company has received...
View ArticleLeisure Trends: Retail sales down in units but up in dollars for June
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — Retail sales for June were down 2 percent in units but up 1 percent in dollars, coming in at $391 million, according to Leisure Trends Group's RetailTrak IBD sales summary....
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BMC hires McLaren to head US subsidiary
BOSTON, MA (BRAIN) — BMC has hired Chris McLaren as general manager for its U.S. office, replacing former GM Karim Pine. Pine had been at the helm since February 2011. McLaren has extensive experience...
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CST launches new global website, hires marketing specialist
SUWANEE, GA (BRAIN) — Cheng Shin Rubber has launched a new global website to support its CST brand of tires in all its market categories, including ATV, moto, lawn and garden and bicycle. The new site,...
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