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Lezyne appoints new sales reps in international markets

Posted February 26, 2016

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Lezyne is hosting some of its international distributors at its Taichung, Taiwan manufacturing facility this week prior to next week's Taipei Cycle Show, where the brand's YEAR 10 line-up will be presented.

Guest Opinion: What's next for the bike industry? Look to the past

Posted February 25, 2016
A guest opinion article by Steve Maxwell and Felix Magowan.

The recent merger news prompts the inevitable question: Is this an indicator of a new trend in the bike business? What’s next?

Big Three brands duke it out with March discounts

Posted February 25, 2016
Giant and Trek say Specialized's high inventory is driving the discounts, but Specialized says it's business as usual.
Specialized's sale goes live on Tuesday.

LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Three of the largest U.S. bike brands are offering deep discounts on bikes next month, possibly a response to high supplier inventory levels coming out of the winter, although all three brands say their inventory levels are just fine.

Dave Koesel to head up new 3T operation in United States

Posted February 25, 2016

BREMBATE, Italy (BRAIN) — Dave Koesel, the former road brand manager for Felt Bicycles, has been hired by 3T as general manager of its new U.S. operations.

Vista Outdoor buys BRG's Action Sports businesses for $400 million

Posted February 25, 2016
Vista — which owns CamelBak and Bolle — buys the owner of Bell, Giro and Blackburn.

CLEARFIELD, Utah (BRAIN) — Vista Outdoor Inc. has agreed to buy BRG Sports, Inc.'s Action Sports division, which includes Bell, Giro, C-Preme and Blackburn.

New QBP charitable fund donates $50,000 to advocacy programs

Posted February 24, 2016

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — The QBP Fund — Quality Bicycle Products’ $1 million charitable trust benefiting bicycle advocacy, projects and organizations — has earmarked $50,000 for programs in Nevada and other states where QBP has operations.

Backbone Media to represent Haibike

Posted February 24, 2016

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Haibike has chosen Backbone Media as its U.S. public relations agency of record.

Haibike was established in Germany in 1995, and has been distributed in the U.S. since 2014.

Nelson Vails to present documentary about his life at NAHBS

Posted February 24, 2016

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Nelson Vails, the only African-American cyclist to win an Olympic medal, will preside over five screenings of a new film about his life, "Cheetah – The Nelson Vails Story," at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show this weekend.

Weekend event will build 100 bikes that ASI pledged during Pope's visit

Posted February 24, 2016

PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports International is working with Philadelphia bike advocates to support a "community bike build" this weekend.

Fred Clements: Survey reports momentum for independent businesses

Posted February 23, 2016

As independent businesses fight for their place against chain stores and Internet giants, there may be some significant push-back against the big guys.

Federal judge rejects Giant's request for new trial

Posted February 23, 2016
Judge also rejects request to lower $3 million award to Florida retailer.

TAMPA, Fla (BRAIN) — A federal court judge, in a stinging review of an ongoing case involving Giant Bicycles and Florida retailer Frances Kane, has denied appeals by Giant's attorneys to overturn a jury's verdict.

Victory Bicycle Studio named first North American service center for 3T

Posted February 23, 2016

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (BRAIN) — 3T Cycling is naming Memphis' Victory Bicycle Studio its first Customer Service and Repair Center for 3T wheels.

Joan Hanscom joins USAC as director of event services

Posted February 23, 2016

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Joan Hanscom has joined USA Cycling as its new director of event services. 

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