Soberanis hired as 'chief accelerator' at NuVinci
CEDAR PARK, Texas (BRAIN) — Fallbrook Technologies, the manufacturer of NuVinci continuously variable planetary drivetrains, has hired Rick Soberanis as its "chief accelerator of sales and business...
View ArticleClub Ride sales more than double in 2013
KETCHUM, Idaho (BRAIN) — Clothing brand Club Ride is reporting sales of $1.7 million last year, a 119 percent increase over 2012, when the company's net sales were $779,000.The privately held company...
View ArticleMicargi hires Hoisington, looks to boost IBD business
SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Micargi Bicycles has hired 40-year industry veteran Gary Hoisington as director of design and engineering and brand manager.In addition to his design duties, Hoisington...
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Timbuk2 celebrates anniversary with updated messenger bag
SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Timbuk2 is celebrating its 25th anniversary with an updated Classic Messenger Bag it's calling "the World's Greatest Messenger Bag."Updates to the brand's bread-and-butter model...
View ArticleEurobike organizers plan for record show
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Due to strong demand for booth space, Eurobike organizers are opening additional exhibit space outside the Messe Friedrichafen grounds—between the halls—where it...
View ArticleBMC relocates US office to Southern California
BOSTON, Mass. (BRAIN) — BMC is moving its U.S. subsidiary from Boston to San Diego, and expects to be up and running in the new building the first week of March. With the move, it will gain additional...
View ArticleScott Sports aims to get bikes to kids who want to race in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — Scott Sports, now headquartered in Utah, is sponsoring the state's high school mountain bike racing league with a program that the company said will ensure any kid who wants to...
View ArticleBeth Leibo joins Assos as central territory manager
MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Assos has hired Beth Leibo as its central territory manager, the company announced this week. Leibo will manage sales and retailer support in 14 states in the middle of the U.S.,...
View ArticleRetailers, do you service and tune suspension products, or send them out?
Choices We do all or nearly all service and tunes in house We do some tunes and service in house, but send most to a suspension service center We send nearly all suspension work to a service center...
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Abbey Tool's Stu Stick straightens rotors, opens bottles
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Abbey Bike Tools new Stu Stick is an aluminum brake rotor straightening tool that also includes a bottle opener. The Stu Stick, named for famed cyclocross team mechanic and...
View ArticleEaston-Bell Sports sells baseball/softball business to Bauer
Company to be renamed BRG SportsVAN NUYS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Easton-Bell Sports, Inc. has agreed to sell its Easton baseball and softball business to Bauer Sports for $330 million, the company announced...
View ArticleVerde PR launches action sports and lifestyle division
JACKSON, Wyo. (BRAIN) — PR firm Verde Brand Communications has created an action sports and lifestyle division, which is being led by Verde's Keith Cozzens.Verde has several existing clients who fall...
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BioLogic offers Bluetooth 4.0 speed and cadence sensor
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — BioLogic is now offering a wireless speed and cadence sensor that can turn a smartphone into a full-featured cycling computer.The sensor operates on the Bluetooth 4.0 wireless...
View ArticlePatrick Brady named chief judge for NAHBS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BRAIN) – Patrick Brady, the publisher of RedKitePrayer.com, will be the chief judge at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, which opens here on March 14.Brady has a 20-year...
View ArticleGilles Lalondes returns to Louis Garneau USA as New England rep
NEWPORT, Vt. (BRAIN) — Gilles Lalondes has returned to Louis Garneau USA as a sales representative for the New England territory.Lalondes returns after working for various brands in the industry for...
View ArticleRetailers, how many distributor 'open houses' do you attend each year?
Choices none 1-2 2-5 More than 5 none 39% (22 votes) 1-2 44% (25 votes) 2-5 12% (7 votes) More than 5 5% (3 votes) Total votes: 57
View ArticleAlex Strickland joins Adventure Cycling Association as assistant publications...
MISSOULA, Mont. (BRAIN) — Industry PR pro and journalist Alex Strickland is joining the Adventure Cycling Association as assistant publications director, a new position at the organization.Strickland...
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Triathlon history website goes live
ESCONDIDO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Two-time Ironman world champion Scott Tinley and former triathlon journalist Mike Plant have announced the launch of trihistory.com. With a goal of creating a collaborative...
View ArticleDick's reports 7% increase in same-store sales for Q4
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (BRAIN) — Dick's Sporting Goods has reported that fourth quarter 2013 consolidated same-store sales exceeded the company's predictions. As a result, Dick's has increased its fourth...
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