Ice Toolz' new tool offerings include the 54R1- Disc Brake Universal maintainance Kit. This kit has all items needed to help mechanics manage and support all disc brake systems on the market. The kit comes with all the fittings and bleed ...
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Park Tool has released the third edition of its Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair. The 241-page manual addresses the most advanced technology used in today's bicycles including electronic shifting, new suspension and disc brake systems and ...
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QBP is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 975 Surly Pugsley chromoly forks. The forks are being recalled because they can bend. The company has received one report of a fork bending above the disc brake ...
Shimano's top line XTR mountain bike group is getting updated, lighter disc brake components, a lighter bottom bracket, a more durable chain and a super light carbon tubular 29er wheelset. The new parts are part of the XTR Race sub-group, ...
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SRAM on Monday went public with its long-rumored 11-speed road groups and hydraulic disc and rim brake options for the road. The company is launching 11-speed in its Red and Force road groups. Red 22, as it's called, will be available in ...
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Hayes Components has made several promotions recently, saying the changes come on the heels of 24 months of sales growth. Josh Pallesen, a 10-year veteran of Hayes, has been appointed to assistant general manager. Prior to this promotion, ...
Editor's note: The following article appeared in the January 2013 issue of Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. OLNEY, IL (BRAIN) —Magura picked up so much new disc brake spec for 2013 it topped up the diesel in two Sprinter vans ...
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POSTFACH, Germany (BRAIN) — Disc brakes on road bikes? Not so fast, says Germany’s brake specialist, Magura. Magura has launched a study logging how a number of test riders use disc brakes over miles of European roads before ...
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BMW and Husqvarna Motorcycles launch TR 650 Strada and TR 650 Terra Two powerful characters for on-road and off-road riding Husqvarna Motorcycles, the oldest motorcycles in the world with an uninterrupted production record, extends ...
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Subaru Canada, a subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries, has introduced new 2013 XV Crosstrek. The 2013 XV Crosstrek will be available in three trim levels namely the XV Crosstrek Touring, sport package and limited package. Subaru said ...
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Wabco, a tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, has signed a long-term supply agreement with Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), to supply air disc brakes. Under the agreement, Wabco will deliver its MAXXUS air disc brake ...
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Business Line reported that TVS Motor Company will begin billings for the 125cc Phoenix commuter motorcycle from November 23rd 2012. Estimated despatches to dealerships will be around 7,000 units this month, going up to 15,000 bikes by ...
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TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) —Since showing its first set of hydraulic road disc brakes on Colnago’s C59 road bike at this year’s Taipei Cycle show, Formula has been fielding a nearly endless stream of inquiries from potential ...
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