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Bike brands: savior of the pro peloton?

Posted March 21, 2013
From the magazine

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA (BRAIN) —Bob Burbank refers to the days of Mario Cipollini and the Cannondale-sponsored Saeco race team often as he discusses the brand’s latest venture, Cannondale Pro Cycling.

Taipei in July?

Posted March 20, 2013
Taiwan dignitaries including TBEA chairman and Giant president Tony Lo, Taiwan Vice President Wu Den-yih and Giant founder and chairman King Liu cut the ribbon, signifying the opening of the 26th edition of Taipei Cycle.

A remark by Giant’s and TBEA’s Lo catches show attendees off guard. Date change would come in 2015 at earliest.

Update: Yuba works with CPSC to fix safety risk

Posted March 20, 2013

PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN)—Yuba Bicycles is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on a recall affecting about 1,000 Mundo V4.0 cargo bikes after reports of two passengers on the back of the bike getting their feet caught in the rear wheel.

Zoot Sports adds to leadership team

Posted March 20, 2013

VISTA, CA (BRAIN)—Endurance sports brand Zoot Sports has named Erik Vervloet vice president and general manager.

Yakima hires McGibbon to lead North American sales

Posted March 20, 2013

BEAVERTON, OR (BRAIN)—Yakima Products Inc. has hired outdoor and sporting goods industry veteran Jason McGibbon as senior director of sales, North America. He will also be a member of Yakima’s executive team.

Tour de Fat 2013 to roll through 12 cities

Posted March 20, 2013

FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN)—Now in its 14th year, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat bikes-and-beers festival will visit a dozen cities in 2013.

Keep it in the family?

Posted March 20, 2013
From the magazine

Owners of U.S. suppliers who have thrived after succeeding their parents at the helm begin to consider the next generation.

Chicago tri specialist opens family shop

Posted March 20, 2013

OAK PARK, IL (BRAIN) — Chicago triathlon specialty retailer Element Multisport is looking to serve a broader customer base with its new store, Element Cyclesport, in Oak Park, Illinois. 

TAITRA sets the stage for another record-breaking trade show

Posted March 19, 2013

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Organizers are anticipating another packed house this year at Taipei Cycle, which kicked off Wednesday.

Taiwan exporters look to emerging markets for growth

Posted March 19, 2013
Walter Yeh, executive vice president of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), provides the latest Taiwan export figures during a pre-show press conference Tuesday afternoon. 

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — News of export figures kicks off Taipei Cycle Show, opening Wednesday.

Dahon, Tern settle family legal battle

Posted March 19, 2013

DUARTE, CA (BRAIN)—Dahon North America has settled its nearly 2-year-old lawsuit against rival folding bike brand Tern Bicycles and its owners, Joshua Hon and Florence Hon, the son and wife, respectively, of Dahon founder Dr. David Hon.

Crankbrothers launches new pumps, tools

Posted March 19, 2013

LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN)—Crankbrothers has gone back to its roots—the brand got its start in pumps and tools before expanding into pedals and other components—with new multi-tool and inflation product series.

CSG shakes up ranks at GT, Cannondale

Posted March 19, 2013

BETHEL, CT (BRAIN)—Cycling Sports Group has made several organizational changes, including the hire of Tim Inall as general manager of the company’s GT brand. Former brand GM Mark Peterman has shifted to the role of vice president of strategic sourcing, based in Taichung, Taiwan.

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