News

Scott USA Hires Dustin Eskelson

Posted January 24, 2009

SUN VALLEY, ID (BRAIN)—Scott USA has added Dustin Eskelson to its Warranty Department.

Mavic Gives Update on Wheel Recall

Posted January 24, 2009

HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN)—Mavic wanted to give Bicycle Retailer & Industry News readers an update pertaining to the recent CPSC recall of Mavic's R-sys front wheels.

Hotlines Becomes New Tomac UK Importer

Posted January 24, 2009

LINCOLN, NE (BRAIN)—Tomac Mountain Bikes has added Scotland-based Hotlines as its new exclusive United Kingdom importer. Hotlines is the importer of more than 30 different high-end brands in the UK.

Saris Wants to Clarify CPSC Recall

Posted January 24, 2009

MADISON, WI (BRAIN)—Saris wanted to clarify information recently released by the Consumer Products Safety Commission regarding the company's voluntary recall of some CycleOps trainers.

New Distribution Company Launches

Posted January 24, 2009

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—A new distribution company called Unique Sports Company located in southern Oregon has launched.

United Bicycle Supply Still Alive and Well

Posted January 23, 2009

ASHLAND, OR (BRAIN)—United Bicycle Parts may have gone under, but United Bicycle Supply is still in business.

“We’re still alive and kicking,” said Peter Bateman, assistant to the general manager of United Bicycle Supply, in response to concern that UBS may have fallen victim to the slow economy as well.

Bikes Belong Awards $40,000 in Grants

Posted January 22, 2009

BOULDER, CO (BRAIN)—The Bikes Belong Foundation has awarded four grants through the Paul David Clark Fund.

Yakima Adds Two U.S. Distributors

Posted January 22, 2009

BEAVERTON, OR (BRAIN)—Reaffirming its commitment to expand customer service initiatives to all U.S. regions, Yakima has added two new distributors, The Hawley Company, and Liberty Mountain.

Outdoor Gear Canada Awarded LEED

Posted January 22, 2009

MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN)—Outdoor Gear Canada (OGC)’s headquarters building in Montréal has earned silver-level LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the Canadian Green Building Council.

Saris Recalls Stationary Bicycle Trainers

Posted January 22, 2009

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Saris Cycling Group, has issued a voluntary recall of about 2,000 stationary bicycle trainers.

Keen Hires Head of Global Business

Posted January 21, 2009

PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN)—Keen has appointed Troy Ballard to the newly formed position of vice president of global business development.

The 5th Spot

Posted January 21, 2009

"Maybe you'll
Be president
But know right from wrong
Or in the flood
You'll build an Ark
And sail us to the moon
Sail us to the moon
Sail to the moon"

—Radiohead

BH Bikes/Pivot Adds Staff

Posted January 21, 2009

TEMPE, AZ (BRAIN)—BH Bikes USA and Pivot Cycles has hired two industry veterans and reorganized its staff to meet the needs of the quickly growing bicycle company.

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