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Jens Voigt to host a gran fondo in Marin County this October

Posted August 28, 2015

NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retired pro Jens Voigt will host his own gran fondo event in Marin County in October this year.

The Jensie Gran Fondo of Marin will start at the Stafford Lakes Bike Park on Saturday Oct. 10. It will include ride options of 45, 70 and 100 miles.

MIPS now used by 40+ brands, another 14 adding the technology for next season

Posted August 28, 2015
A Swiss Giro distributor explains MIPS to a retailer at Eurobike last year.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Just over a year ago at Eurobike, Bell Helmets announced an investment in the Stockholm-based company behind the MIPS system, which is s

FSA hires John Stamstad for inside sales

Posted August 28, 2015

MUKILTEO, Wash. (BRAIN) — Full Speed Ahead has hired industry veteran and Mountain Bike Hall of Famer John Stamstad for inside sales at their Seattle headquarters.

WFSGI finalizes wheel testing proposal, addresses other industry issues

Posted August 28, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry announced at Eurobike this week that new wheel testing procedures have been finalized and will be presented to the Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) Equipment Commission in October.

Huffy recalling bikes because of possible QR/brake rotor problem

Posted August 27, 2015
In a recall that appears similar to Trek's, Huffy is replacing QR skewers that can contact a front brake rotor. Only 460 Huffy bikes are involved.
Huffy TR745.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Huffy is recalling about 460 bikes because the front quick release skewer, when open, can come in contact with the front disc brake rotor, causing an accident.

Santa Cruz takes over its own distribution in Germany and Austria

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles, which was purchased by Pon Holdings earlier this summer, has taken over its distribution in the Germany and Austria markets, the company announced this week.

Snapshots from the floor of Eurobike 2015

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — From tubes and helmets to folding bikes, footwear and everything in between, new product galore made its debut in the halls of the Messe Friedrichshafen during the first two days of Eurobike 2015.

WTB's new sit-bone measurement tool is used on the rider's own bike

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — WTB is showing off its new Saddle Fit System at Eurobike. The system is designed to steer a rider towards suggested saddles by using a pressure sensitive pad that is placed over the rider's existing saddle to measure sit-bone position.

Chinese conglomerate buys Ironman for $650 million

Posted August 27, 2015

TAMPA, Fla. (BRAIN) — Dalian Wanda Group Co., Ltd. , a Chinese private conglomerate, has reached an agreement to buy Ironman for approximately $650 million from Providence Equity Partners.

Germany’s Silverback adds to the ‘plus’ lexicon

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Ready for another addition to the growing number of terms for the “plus” tire size?

Taiwan Bicycle Association: Exports up 13.9 percent in 2015

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — It was standing room only today at the Taiwan Excellence New Products Launch, presented in conjunction with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

MRP pleases the eyes and ears with fork updates

Posted August 27, 2015

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Fail to match the color of your fork or rims to your mountain bike frame and you run the risk of becoming a fashion pariah. 

MRP is here to help.

Garneau hires Moxie Northwest Sales Agency

Posted August 27, 2015

DERBY, Vt. (BRAIN) — Garneau has hired the Moxie Northwest Sales Agency to represent the brand in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

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