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Posted February 5, 2008

PORTLAND, ORE (BRAIN)—The 4th Annual North American Handmade Bike Show takes over Portland starting today and running through Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center.

Show founder Don Walker expects big numbers in bike-friendly Portland.

Posted February 5, 2008

"From Oakland to Sacktown
The Bay Area and back down
Cali is where they put they mack down"

—2Pac in "California Love"

Posted February 5, 2008

PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN)—Formula Brake has launched a new Web site showcasing its 2008 line of Italian disc brakes.

The new site pays homage to nearly Mt. Tam, while spotlighting new products, news and downloads to better serve the American market.

Posted February 5, 2008

NOVATO, CA (BRAIN)—Marin Bikes will be displaying and demo’ing its 2008 bikes, and Marin Bikes staff and Shaums March of Mad March Racing will hold special raffle tickets for dealers attending the Decline/Road Magazine Street Block Party.

Posted February 5, 2008

VAN NUYS, CA (BRAIN)—After 11 years at Easton, brand manager and former marketing manager Jeff Schneider has left the company.

“The experience at Easton has truly been a pleasure and I am proud of what just a small group of us were able to accomplish over this time," Schneider said.

Posted February 4, 2008

CRESTED BUTTE, CO (BRAIN)—The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame and Museum is seeking nominations for the 2008 induction ballot.

Nominees can be individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the sport of mountain biking on a national or international level.

Posted February 4, 2008

MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN)—Dorel Industries’ purchase of Cannondale now positions the Canadian consumer goods company right behind Trek and Specialized within the independent bicycle dealer (IBD) channel, according to Dorel president and chief executive officer Martin Schwartz.

Posted February 4, 2008

BEREA, OH (BRAIN)—Scottish clothing manufacturer Endura is expanding its distribution facility in Ohio to support its growing U.S. sales.

It also hired Santa Fe, New Mexico retailer David Bell, as its interim sales manager, while it seeks a permanent manager.

Posted February 4, 2008

NEWTONVILLE, MA (BRAIN)—Sheldon Brown, who could explain the intricacies of 40-year-old Sturmey Archer hubs with the same patient clarity with which he would explain suspension or integrated shifters, died from a sudden heart attack Sunday night.

Posted February 4, 2008

MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN)—Dorel Industries has just announced the acquisition of the Cannondale Bicycle Corporation.

The total value of the all-cash transaction will be $190 (U.S) to $200 (U.S) million, subject to Cannondale's earnings results for the year ending June 30, 2008.

Posted February 3, 2008

DALLAS, TX (BRAIN)—Hans Johnsen Company's 2008 catalog is arriving in dealer stores this week.

Posted February 3, 2008

LYNDON STATION, WI (BRAIN)—Bike Profits, a division of Jay Townley and Associates, is conducting two Tele-Seminars titled: Growing the Bicycle Market, One Shop at a Time.

Posted February 3, 2008

BATAVIA, IL (BRAIN)—In its 25th anniversary year, Sigma is celebrating another milestone; its cycling computer sales have reached 50 million units.

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