TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN)—With three days down and one to go, exhibitors at Taipei Cycle said they’re pleased with the business they’ve accomplished thus far at the annual trade show.
At just over a year old, new exhibitor Portland Design Works came to Taipei to seek out new international distributors for its aftermarket line of commuter accessories, said co-founder Erik Olson.
The company already has its U.S. distribution network in place and has picked up partners ...read more
Topic: Tradeshows
03/19/2010 5:00 PM MST
NEWBURY PARK, CA (BRAIN)—Giant Bicycle is ushering in a first of its kind as the Southern California manufacturer is set to open two new Giant branded stores.
Giant Cycling World will open with two locations by “the peak of the retail selling season.” One of the stores, located in Boston, will be owned and operated by Giant USA. The other location in Denver will be owned and operated by a yet to be named retail partner.
“These new store models will substantially he...read more
Topic: Business
03/19/2010 5:00 PM MST
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with distributor Do It Best Corp, have issued a voluntary recall of about 1,000 bicycle bells made by Botou Baite Bike Co.
The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries or incidents have been reported.
This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I ÿ¾ My Bike" pr...read more
Topic: Recalls
03/19/2010 5:00 PM MST
MANCHESTER, NH (BRAIN)—The Bike Cooperative continues to bring on new supplier partners with the addition of Race Face. Effective immediately, members of the cooperative earn rebates on all purchases of Race Face products.
“Race Face is an industry leader in a wide range of MTB product categories from free-ride to XC, with a long history of supporting IBD’s,” said Kevin Wren, director of supplier relations for the cooperative. “When we enter into discussions with a potential suppl...read more
Topic: Business
03/21/2010 5:00 PM MST
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—Bicycle Retailer and Industry News is looking for Sea Otter submissions for its Show Guide that will be handed out at the show.
All news submissions should be sent to managing editor Lynette Carpiet at lcarpiet@bicycleretailer.com.
All product review submissions should be sent to web editor Jason Norman at jnorman@bicycleretailer. Product can include completes and frames in addition to new accessories, components and clothing. Just make sure...read more
Topic: BRAIN News
03/11/2010 5:00 PM MST
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Posted: Mar 10, 2010
NiteRider will be rolling through the U.S. in style for 2010.
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Posted: Mar 01, 2010
Here are the award winners from this year's handmade bike show that took place in Richmond, Virginia, over the weekend:
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WTB's New WeirWolf
The new WeirWolf is the product of a five-year collaboration between top endurance downhiller Mark Weir and WTB's chief designer Mark Slate. visit link
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