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Distributions Lyncée will distribute Onza tires in Canada

November 28, 2016

LEVIS, Quebec (BRAIN) — Distributions Lyncée will begin distributing Onza tires to Canadian IBDs starting in February.

Posted in Industry News

Planet Bike launches headlight with touch-screen switch

November 28, 2016

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Planet Bike is now shipping its new Touch 800 headlight, which features Touch Technology. The light offers 800 lumens of output and four additional light modes available with a swipe of the user's finger.

Posted in New Products

KHS hires Jerry Vanderpool as rep

November 28, 2016

RANCHO DOMINGUEZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — KHS Inc. has hired Jerry Vanderpool as its new rep for Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. He is based out of Boise, Idaho.

Posted in Industry News

British paper reports Rapha in takeover discussions with Louis Vuitton

November 28, 2016

LONDON (BRAIN) — The Mail on Sunday is reporting that the British cyclewear brand Rapha is in discussions about a possible purchase by the luxury goods company LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton and other brands.

Posted in International

Cyclone Bicycle restructures staff, focuses on exclusive brand partnerships

November 28, 2016

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Portland-based distributor Cyclone Bicycle has restructured its sales and management staff as the company said it is expanding its focus on exclusive brand partnerships.

Posted in Industry News

Joe Friel rewrites The Triathlete's Training Bible and updates Training Diary

November 24, 2016

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Coach and author Joe Friel has completely rewritten his popular guide to triathlon training, The Triathlete's Training Bible.

Posted in New Products

Islabike launches aftermarket 'cross tires, including 24- and 26-inch models

November 23, 2016
The Gréim Pro.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Islabikes, a bike brand that specializes in high performance kids bikes, is now offering its Gréim line of aftermarket cyclocross tires for 24-inch, 26-inch and 700c.

Posted in New Products

Hawley hires Ken Sheldon as sales rep for Upstate New York

November 23, 2016

LEXINGTON, S.C. (BRAIN) — Hawley has hired Ken Sheldon as a sales rep for Upstate New York. Sheldon, who officially started this month, has more than 20 years of sales experience in both the bicycling and skiing industry.

Posted in Industry News

Following secondary stock offering, Compass' stake in Fox Factory is reduced

November 23, 2016

WESTPORT, Conn. (BRAIN) — Following a secondary stock offering this week, Compass Diversified Holdings, the former majority owner of Fox Factory, now owns just 14 percent of the company.

Posted in Industry News

Knight Composites hires Tyler Robertson as director of sales and marketing

November 23, 2016

BEND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Knight Composites has hired Tyler Robertson as its director of sales and marketing. Robertson will direct sales team expansion, as well as head up global marketing initiatives for the company.

Posted in Industry News

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