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Posted June 25, 2014

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The aero road helmet market is apparently heating up, with new models arriving all the time. Giro's latest, the Synthe, was introduced this week and promises not only an aero advantage, but a weight and cooling performance that rivals standard road helmets.

Posted June 24, 2014
The Santa Cruz Bronson Carbon.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — For the 2015 model year, Santa Cruz Bicycles is offering lower-priced carbon bikes for select models — the 5010 and Bronson = 27.5-inch bikes and Tallboy 29er — and has introduced its own grips and carbon handlebars.

Posted June 24, 2014

KETCHUM, Idaho (BRAIN) — Smith Optics, which introduced a mountain bike helmet constructed with an unusual material last year, is now launching a matching road bike helmet, called the Overtake.

Posted June 24, 2014

LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Ridley is sponsoring a cyclocross clinic to be held prior to this year's CrossVegas race; the clinic will be conducted by members of the Telenet Fidea Cycling Team and will be held on the CrossVegas race course at the Desert Breeze Soccer Complex in Las Vegas.

Posted June 24, 2014

DALLAS (BRAIN) — Hans Johnsen Company will distribute Pioneer power meter cranks, computers and accessories in the South: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Posted June 24, 2014

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protectives has revamped its website, with a greater emphasis on presenting the helmet and protective gear brand's technology, sponsored riders, and photography and storytelling.

Posted June 23, 2014

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (BRAIN) — Industry consultant group Gluskin Townley is making a bike brand marketshare report available at a significant discount this summer.

Posted June 23, 2014

TAMPA, Fla. (BRAIN) — American Classic is making its wheels available at a special price to Interbike exhibitors who need wheels for their displays at the show or at the OutDoor Demo. The company's road and mountain bike wheels will be available, the company said.

Posted June 20, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Rumbleship, a distribution platform, is now offering 10 new brands: Pacenti Cycle Design, Abbey Bike Tools, Urge Helmets, Formula Brakes, Orange Seal, Torch Apparel, Octto Components, Stem CAPtain, Slidepad and Natural Dynamix.

Posted June 20, 2014

AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — Apparel manufacturer DannyShane is sponsoring Norway's Team Oslo Sportslager, a UCI-registered endurance team, providing performance cycling apparel and casual wear featuring the Texas-based brand's eco-friendly fabrics.

Posted June 20, 2014
A blog by NBDA executive director Fred Clements.

In his new book, Donny Perry offers an energetic and creative take on the world of bike shops, their continuing efforts to survive, and their prospects for the future.

Posted June 20, 2014
Enve led a ride on the Wasatch Crest trail.

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Utah's characteristic summer bluebird skies returned on Thursday, and almost the only evidence of the snow that fell earlier in the week was the hero dirt it left behind.

Posted June 19, 2014

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The NPD Group in September will begin reporting integrated data from its purchase of Leisure Trends Group as the combined company takes a more product category-focused approach to reporting retail sales than the industry-focused approach historically practiced by Leisure Trends.

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