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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ibis Cycles has launched a redesign of its carbon wheels in collaboration with Stan's NoTubes.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Manufacturing registered first quarter sales of NT$14.69 billion ($467 million), up 5.2% compared to 2018's first quarter.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The U.S. distributor for cycling shoe company Sidi resumed operations Monday after an F-16 fighter jet crashed into a section of its warehouse four days earlier.

Bro Deal culture is an integral part of bike culture and just as integral to the bike industry itself. In theory, it’s one of the things that keeps our culture and our industry alive. But in practice it’s also one of the things that holds it back.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components announced several U.S. leadership team moves in a communication to retailers Thursday.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — After experimenting with July dates last year, organizers of the Eurobike show have set their 2020 show for Sept. 2-5, roughly the same time slot as this year's show.
MONTRÉAL (BRAIN) — Mobile bike shop operators Velofix has closed a financing round with MacKinnon, Bennett & Company's MKB Partners Fund LP, a growth equity fund focused on clean energy, transportation, and smart cities.

Spoiler: Well over $1 billion worth of bike stuff at Customs value — at least half of all bike-related imports.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — While the U.S. trade war with China is getting the most attention, the U.S. is also engaged with a dispute with the European Union. On Thursday, the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association was scheduled to testify against new tariffs on bike products from the EU.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Outdoor Industry Association has sent a letter to President Donald Trump and trade officials, urging them to finish trade negotiations with China and lift recently imposed and proposed tariffs on Chinese imports.
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (BRAIN) — Green Mountain Power, which provides electricity to much of Vermont, is offering a $200 rebate to its customers who buy e-bikes, e-cargo bikes or installed e-bike conversion kits at participating bike shops.
PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Steven Fairchild, who has worked for the Fuji brand for a total of 27 years, is leaving the company. The veteran product manager said Wednesday was his last day with Advanced Sports, Inc., Fuji's owner. He said he would announce a new position soon.