Chrome Industries' new super-durable BLCKCHRM bags feature exteriors made of hypalon, a material originally used to make U.S. Coast Guard rescue rafts. Liners use a tightly woven nylon, while the trim is full grain leather and hardware is ...
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Len Cabaltera has left Reynolds' cycling division, where he was international sales and marketing manager, to become director of OEM sales at FSA, Lance Bohlen, FSA's managing director, said Thursday. Bohlen told Bicycle Retailer that he ...
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Cyclone Bicycle Supply has added Minoura's full line of bike accessories to its product offerings. Cyclone is not stocking the Japanese brand's accessories, tools, trainers, storage and transport solutions. "We were excited when Takashi ...
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The annual report from two of Europe's key associations, the Bicycle Industry and Market Profile (BIMP), is now available on the associations' websites. This report—the fifth annual version compiling data for 2012—is a ...
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Spot Brand has hired 19-year bicycle industry veteran Adam Williams as sales director. Williams worked as a sales rep, tech rep and demo tour manager for Rocky Mountain Bicycles; he also helped start and grow Golden Bike Shop, a local ...
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Q-Outdoor, a division within Quality Bicycle Products, has cobbled together two assortments of outdoor products for bike shops to consider bringing in as a seasonal buy. The selections include 'cross and fat bike-related accessories. ...
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A bill has been introduced to U.S. Congress that, if approved, would stop any further enforcement of the restart provision in the current hours-of-service (HOS) rules until an independent review is conducted. "When the Federal Motor ...
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The Hans Johnsen Company, Wilson Bicycle Sales and Downeast Bicycle Specialists are importing and distributing electronic bike trainers from BKOOL, a Spanish company. Hans Johnsen, based in Texas, owns Wilson and Downeast. The BKOOL ...
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A Wisconsin gallery opening next month will feature photos from an upcoming book on cyclocross. The book, Endure: Ballet in the Mud, is being published by the Wisconsin Bike Federation. It features the work of four photographers and one ...
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Shimano's sales climbed to $2.03 billion (199.501 billion yen) over the first nine months of the year, up from $1.86 billon (182.739 billion yen) over the same period last year. Shimano's bicycle sales grew 9 percent to $1.62 billion ...
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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 ...
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Before crossing Puget Sound to Bainbridge Island to visit BI Cycle and Classic Cycle, Day 2 of BRAIN's Seattle Dealer Tour got under way with a sampling of urban riding highlighting the accomplishments of local advocates as well as the ...
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The retailers were as varied as they come on the first day of BRAIN's Dealer Tour of Seattle. The tour started at mega-retailer REI's flagship store, a stunning and expansive retail space that caters to commuters and families. The jaunt ...
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The new owner of DealerCamp said he plans to lower exhibitor costs and convert it to a non-profit venture with proceeds used to continue a multi-year expansion. Organizers have scheduled next year's dealer event for July 24-25 in Deer ...
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Car rack manufacturer Rocky Mounts has hired Bruno Maier as president. Maier comes to the Boulder, Colorado, company with more than 20 years of industry experience, including stints at Huffy Bicycle Co., Brunswick Bicycles and Cycling ...
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