BRAIN Staff

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April 10, 2015

(BRAIN) — The BikeAid app is a global bike store locator with thousands of bike stores listed. The app is available as a free download for iOS and Android mobile devices. 

Posted in International
April 10, 2015

NASHUA, N.H. (BRAIN) — Mountain bike legend Brian Lopes has signed with Slytech Protection, while dirt rider Mike Montgomery has signed with Slytech and with its sister brand, Shred Optics. Shred and Slytech are each owned and distributed by New Hampshire-based Anomaly Action Sport.

Posted in Industry News
April 10, 2015

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant USA has promoted several of its employees to new roles, starting with John "JT" Thompson, who has been promoted to executive director.

Thompson will still be in charge of Giant's sales and retail services, and now adds Credit, Product, and Marketing.

Posted in Industry News
April 10, 2015

CLEVELAND, Ohio (BRAIN) — Boom Nutrition, the maker of Carb Boom! Energy Gels, has announced the hiring of three new sales agencies. 

Posted in Industry News
April 10, 2015

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Champion System, best known for its custom road cycling kits, is now offering a new customizable Trail Baggie short and upgraded Trail Jerseys. 

Together the Wicknasty Trail Baggie and Trail Jersey make up Champion System's Dirt Kit. The pieces are available individually or as a combo.

Posted in New Products
April 10, 2015
Rubbers tubes are packaged with a free patch.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Novato, Calif.-based distributor BikeSmart Inc. has signed a U.S. distribution agreement with Rubbers, a line of bicycle inner tubes based out of Vancouver, BC.

Posted in Industry News
April 10, 2015

SURFSIDE, Fla. (BRAIN) — MCipollini showed a special new RB1000 Luxury Edition bike at the recent Like Bike expo in Monte Carlo.

Posted in Product/Tech
April 9, 2015

GREENSBORO, N.C. (BRAIN) — Bikerumor has promoted Zach Overholt from tech editor to managing editor, putting him in charge of all freelance and full-time contributors to the cycling tech blog.

Posted in Industry News
April 9, 2015
The 2015.5 Ultralight with Dura-Ace build retails for $4,799.
The BH Ultralight Dura-Ace.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Building on its 695-gram Ultralight EVO high-end road frameset (MSRP: $3,999), Spain's BH Bikes has added two midseason complete bikes to the Ultralight line.

Posted in Product/Tech
April 9, 2015
My City Bikes offers mobile apps tailored for entry-level riders in 130 U.S. communities.
The Aspen, Colorado, app's homepage.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike is working with My City Bikes, the maker of free mobile apps that provide resources for beginner cyclists in specific communities, including 130 so far in the U.S.

Posted in Industry News

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