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Breezer takes wraps off Repack enduro bike
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Joe Breeze embraces the latest mountain biking trends—enduro racing and 27.5-inch wheels—while at the same time invoking the sport’s roots in introducing the new...
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Eurobike announces product awards
And the winners are… FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Messe Friedrichshafen recognized 61 products with Eurobike Awards at the end of the show yesterday. Ten of those recipients took home a gold....
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Rotor tones down look, recommits to mountain
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — For 2014, it’s no mere rebadge job at Rotor.While the Spanish crank and power brand has adopted more subtle graphics for its cranksets, changes go more than skin...
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Cannondale grows e-bike lineup
Bosch-powered bikes could soon make their debut in the U.S.FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — It’s not just grandmas anymore. E-bike riders are getting younger and the product needs to reflect this...
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Not grandma's e-bike
On display at Eurobike this week, Cannondale's e-bikes could come to the U.S. soon.Slideshow Image: URL: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/product-tech/2013/08/29/cannondale-grows-e-bike-lineup
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German Chancellor calls bicycles part of mobility solution
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered the opening address at Eurobike yesterday, highlighting the important role of bicycles as part of the transportation system...
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It’s all downhill to US for Switzerland’s iXS
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Swiss gravity brand iXS is at Eurobike showing off its innovative line of protective gear, helmets and apparel for trail riding and enduro and downhill racing—all of...
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Continental e-bike system aims for high end of market
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Continental has unveiled a new e-bike drive system, developed in partnership with Benchmark Drives, that drive specialty division ContiTech Power Transmission Group...
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From blades to leaves, Iceland's Lauf offers an unusual fork
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Stepping out of the exhibit halls in the courtyards at the Messe Friedrichshafen — the massive expo center that hosts the Eurobike show — you take some risks.The...
View ArticleLeisure Trends reports Retail POS Survey results
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN)—Leisure Trends Group recently released results from its Retail POS Survey conducted in August. Representatives from multiple sporting goods industries took the survey, with 237...
View ArticleNew REI president has background with Coach, Victoria's Secret
SEATTLE, WA (BRAIN) — REI has appointed retail veteran Jerry Stritzke as its new president and CEO, replacing Sally Jewell, who left the company in April when she was confirmed as the Secretary of the...
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Zen Bicycle Fabrication offers private label designs
PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — If you want your own private label cyclocross or fat bike, Zen just made it whole lot easier. Not only is the company offering two completely finalized frame designs in low order...
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Eurobike draws record crowds
Chancellor Merkel's visit provides major boost. FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Final numbers have been tallied for the four-day Eurobike trade show, and according to organizers, the show once again...
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Industry mourns passing of Jack Nash, 67
STOWE, VT (BRAIN) — Jack Nash, a veteran of the industry with more than 40 years of experience in the bike business, died Saturday from an apparent heart attack suffered during a ride in his home state...
View ArticleBike Medicine adds J&B for distribution
HOUSTON, TX (BRAIN) — Bike Medicine has expanded its network of distributors, signing on with J&B Importers to carry its lubricant, degreaser and bike cleaning products, which are now available...
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Online UK retailer Wiggle names new CEO
PORTSMOUTH, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Online UK bike retailer Wiggle announced that Stefan Barden will succeed Humphrey Cobbold as chief executive of the company.Barden, who was most recently CEO of...
View ArticleShimano revamps Interbike tech seminar format
IRVINE, CA (BRAIN) — Shimano’s popular Interbike tech seminars are getting an extreme makeover for 2013. Record participation in 2012 spurred the company into streamlining the format to allow...
View ArticleMatt Simpson leaves Alchemy
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Matt Simpson is stepping down as president of Alchemy Bicycle, a custom framebuilder.Simpson, a former CEO of Pedro's, joined Alchemy in early 2012 as president and managing...
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Lazer sponsors CrossVegas women's race with equal prize list
LONGMONT, CO (BRAIN) — Lazer has stepped up its support of the Clif Bar CrossVegas by sponsoring the Elite Women's race. With Lzer's support the race is offering equal prize lists for the men's and...
View ArticleQRide adds rep firm
ROANOKE, VA (BRAIN) — Emergency ID maker QRide Inc. has hired New Jersey-based Addgravity Sales Agency as an independent sales representative for New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.Agency founder...
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