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Posted May 27, 2014

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Rumbleship, a bicycle-product "distribution platform," has added three new brands, all mountain bike suppliers, to its offerings: E-Thirteen, Loaded Precision and WickWerks.

Posted May 27, 2014

DENVER (BRAIN) — Gates Carbon Drive has new distribution partners in the U.K. and Spain, and has released a new instructional video and several new products.

Posted May 27, 2014

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Electric bike motor maker Bosch will participate in next month's PressCamp Summer in Utah, event organizers announced Tuesday. Bosch introduced its Performance Line pedal electric assist (pedelec) system at the Sea Otter Classic.

Posted May 27, 2014
Todson's Eric Sakalowsky (l) and Rick Schad at the filming.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (BRAIN) — Todson's OnGuard bike lock survived a variety of strength tests to emerge victorious on National Geographic Channel's "Showdown of the Unbeatables" show last week.

Posted May 27, 2014
Steady growth leads to expansion after 18 years for the company now known as Borah Teamwear

COON VALLEY, Wis. (BRAIN) — Clothing vendor Mt. Borah has renamed itself Borah Teamwear and has broken ground on a 9,000-square-foot expansion to its manufacturing facility, after 18 years in the same location.

Posted May 27, 2014
The bikes feature custom machined head badges.

MONTREAL (BRAIN) — Guru Cycles has donated two "ultra-custom" Photon Superlight complete bikes to a Canadian charity.

Posted May 27, 2014

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Clif Bar CrossVegas has retained Ellen Butler to manage sales and marketing efforts as the event prepares for its eight edition, Sept. 10.

Posted May 27, 2014

WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — Blue Bicycles is supporting Team Red White & Blue, a U.S. veterans program with special bike pricing and a trade-in program.

Posted May 23, 2014

PALO ALTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Slidepad Technologies’ single-lever front and rear brake system will be available as standard equipment on  XDS Australia Bicycles’ new Hollywood Retro Range Ladies alloy and steel 700c models.

Posted May 23, 2014
Mike Simmons with donated bikes bound for Africa.

NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Mike's Bikes Foundation, a non-profit founded by retailer Ken Martin, has teamed up with San Diego specialty retail chain Bicycle Warehouse to send more than 400 donated bikes to Africa.

Posted May 23, 2014
BIkeWagon is a thriving e-commerce business with a storefront.

SALT LAKE CITY (BRAIN) — As executive director of the National Bicycle Dealers Association, Fred Clements had a chance to reflect on issues facing the 13 dealers visited during a three-day tour of Utah's Wasatch Valley.

Posted May 23, 2014

ST.-LAURENT, Quebec (BRAIN) — Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC) will launch a new BMX-specific division focusing on industry brands including WeThePeople, Éclat, Fiend, Federal, Fuse, Merritt, Radio, Salt and Salt Plus.

Posted May 23, 2014
Unrestricted entrance should draw in larger audience.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike is making it easier for the public to attend the show, hoping to draw in larger numbers this September. The show will open to consumers on the final day, Sept. 12. Presented as Customer Appreciation Day, organizers will allow the general public to enter the hall. Cost per entry is $20.

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