TAITRA announces design competition dates
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (BRAIN) — Organizers of next year’s Taipei Cycle Show are calling out now for entries in its annual design and innovation contest—one of the premier events at the international expo.At...
View ArticleYellow Jersey to move store out of Madison
MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Yellow Jersey Bike Shop is moving out of the city and into Arlington, a small town just north of Madison. The doors will open in its new space on October 1.Owner Andrew Muzi said...
View ArticleShimano sales grow 8 percent through June
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano’s overall sales through June were $1.4 billion (133.1 billion yen), up from $1.3 billion (123.6 billion yen) over the first six months last year.And the company’s bike...
View ArticleSpy continues sales growth, makes exec changes
CARLSBAD, CA (BRAIN) — Eyewear maker Spy Inc. on Wednesday reported its ninth consecutive quarter of growth with sales of $10 million for the three months ended June 30, up 6 percent from the second...
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Ben Serotta's letter to the cycling community
Editor's note: Serotta founder Ben Serotta sent BRAIN this open letter to the cycling community on Wednesday. Serotta was recently fired from the company he founded 41 years ago.To the cycling...
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Fox shares surge after IPO
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — Fox Factory Holding made its initial public offering of 8,571,429 shares of its common stock late Wednesday at an offering price to the public of $15 per share. The stock...
View ArticleSRAM bolsters OEM sales team
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN) — SRAM has added two new members to its North American OEM sales team. Bicycle industry veteran Rick Wilks joins SRAM as a senior OEM account manager and Alex Berge joins SRAM as...
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Fasterkatt winter cycling shoe
MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN) — 45NRTH's new Fasterkatt shoe is designed for winter cycling, including cold weather cyclocross.The shoes were designed for water resistance, moisture regulation, and comfort...
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American Classic names Gilbertson to head U.S. inside sales
TAMPA, FL (BRAIN) — American Classic has named Cody Gilbertson to head its U.S. inside sales office.“We’re delighted to have Cody rejoin our team,” said Bill Shook, American Classic's founder and...
View ArticleFox sales climb, CamelBak down over the first half of the year
WESTPORT, CT (BRAIN) — Compass Diversified Holdings, the parent company of Fox and CamelBak, reported that Fox sales over the first half of the year reached $125.2 million, an increase of 18 percent...
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Giant recalls 200 bikes due to seatposts
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN) – Giant Bicycle is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall its XTC Advanced SL 29er 0 and 29er 1 series models because they are spec’d with a carbon...
View ArticleFelt unveils 2014 mountain bike line
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Felt Bicycles showed off its 2014 mountain bike line to a group of editors and a handful of retailers at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, California, this week. Felt invested...
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View ArticleStrider to host 'Adventure Zones,' toddler races at Pro Cycling Challenge
RAPID CITY, SD (BRAIN) — Strider Sports will promote its no-pedal balance bikes at the USA Pro Cycling Challenge stage race in Colorado later this month, with Strider Adventure Zones at each stage and...
View ArticleMountain Bike Hall of Fame announces inductees, plans move to Marin County
CRESTED BUTTE, CO (BRAIN) — The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame has announced its 2013 inductees and has announced a planned move from Crested Butte to Marin County, California.The Hall was founded in...
View ArticleDorel: Bike business down through first half
MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN) — Dorel continued to feel the sting of weather on sales of bicycles globally during the second quarter, officials told investors during an earnings call Friday morning.“There’s...
View ArticleCyclocross mechanics eligible for prize from CrossVegas sponsors
LONGMONT, CO (BRAIN) — Cyclocross mechanics who can write creative and compelling stories about their 'cross pit adventures could win merchandise worth $260 from CrossVegas sponsors Glacier Glove and...
View ArticleBMX Hall of Fame early-bird pricing ends Friday
CHULA VISTA, CA (BRAIN) — Early-bird ticket pricing for this year's BMX Hall of Fame induction ceremony ends Friday, Aug. 9.The ceremony will be Sept. 28 at the upper pavilion at the U.S. Olympic...
View ArticleASI shifts manufacturing of bikes for EU
PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports International will shift production of bikes destined for the EU to Ideal’s China and Poland factories to achieve more competitive pricing, reduce logistics...
View ArticleBell Helmets reacquires rights to motorcycle brand
SCOTTS VALLEY, CA (BRAIN) — After more than 20 years of licensing its brand name to an Italian company for use outside of North America, Bell Helmets has reacquired the worldwide rights to its brand in...
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