Slidepad Technologies has named Ian Ferguson its new aftermarket sales director. Slidepad Technologies manufactures the Slidepad single-lever braking system. Ferguson will be responsible for aftermarket sales as well as introducing the ...
Tags: Bicycles, bike, Transportation
Gates, which has increasingly been targeting the electric bike market with its Gates Carbon Drive, has joined the Light Electric Vehicle Association, the international trade association for electric bikes. Gates joined LEVA as a Bronze ...
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Kris "Kirby" Bedsaul is the new general manager for Chris King Precision Components and Cielo Bicycles, effective Oct. 7, the company announced. Kirby is no stranger to the Oregon company. He managed sales for Chris King in the early ...
Tags: Transportation, bike
The bicycle industry is booming at the moment. Driven globally by fitness-conscious consumers and commuters looking for ways to beat growing traffic congestion, its value is anticipated to exceed $64 million by 2018. At the same time, ...
Tags: Future of Cycling
Industry figure Howie Cohen was remembered at a service in Erie, Colo., Saturday, where family and friends laughed and cried as stories of Cohen's generosity, enthusiasm and loving spirit were shared. Industry attendees included Gene ...
Tags: Transportation, bike
Zensah announces the release of their Reflect Compression line at the 2013 Interbike Tradeshow. Interbike will take place in Las Vegas, NV from September 17th – 20th where Zensah will show the new Reflect Compression items at its ...
Discount internet retailing is a big challenge for brick-and-mortar retailers and the brands they carry. It is also a huge threat to the cycling consumer now and into the future, although they may not realize it. That's the conclusion of ...
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel delivered the opening address at Eurobike yesterday, highlighting the important role of bicycles as part of the transportation system and as an economic driver. Addressing an invite-only audience of media ...
Tags: Transportation
Despite bad weather that dragged down bike sales this spring, industry leaders speaking on a panel Tuesday at Eurobike are optimistic about the spark electric bikes and new technologies will continue to provide the German market.? ...
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Cycle Group Inc. has hired Colin Esquibel as engineering product developer. He will help expand CGI's product design, development and manufacturing capabilities. CGI is a Southern California-based supplier of aftermarket bicycle ...
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A wet and cold spring and summer dampened bike sales and inflated supplier inventories in Europe and globally, leading to rampant discounting. And with many dealers still sitting on 2013 bikes as 2014 models begin shipping, suppliers may ...
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Dr. David T. Hon, the CEO and founder of Dahon, has been nominated for the University of California, Berkeley Excellence in Achievement Award for "his contributions in high-power lasers as well as his role in revolutionizing the modern-day ...
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American Classic has named Cody Gilbertson to head its U.S. inside sales office. “We’re delighted to have Cody rejoin our team,” said Bill Shook, American Classic's founder and president. “Cody brings the bicycle ...
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SRAM has added two new members to its North American OEM sales team. Bicycle industry veteran Rick Wilks joins SRAM as a senior OEM account manager and Alex Berge joins SRAM as an OEM account manager. Wilks brings experience from both an ...
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Interbike is adding an outdoor exhibit space to its September show in Las Vegas, with a bike test track, a stage, a jumbo LED screen and a beer vendor. The Paddock at Interbike will be in the parking lot of the Mandalay Bay Convention ...
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