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Vredestein adds new distributors in the U.S.

November 13, 2014
J&B, QBP and Action join previous distributors BTI and Magura Direct.

OLNEY, Ill. (BRAIN) — Vredestein tires are now being distributed by QBP, J&B and Action Bicycle, as well as its previous distributors, BTI and Magura Direct. Magura is the tire brand's North American representative.

Posted in Industry News

45NRTH introduces two new winter cycling gloves

November 13, 2014
The Sturmfist 4 has four fingers for warmth.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — 45NRTH is launching a two-model line of gloves designed for cold-weather riding — with one model intended for riding in 15-to-35 degree conditions and the other for riding when it's between zero and 15 degrees out.

Posted in New Products

'The History and Future of Triathlon' webinar to air this week

November 12, 2014

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (BRAIN) — In conjunction with the launch of its new streaming platform, Endurance Films Training Institute, video production company Endurance Films will host a triathlon discussion panel online this week.

Posted in Industry News

Gaia Sport to distribute Bonk Breaker in Scandinavia

November 12, 2014

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bonk Breaker products are going to be distributed in Norway, Denmark and Sweden by Gaia Sport, a distributor co-owned by Danish triathlete Rasmus Henning.

Posted in International

New book gives inside view of a race mechanic's life

November 12, 2014

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — VeloPress' new book title, "Bike Mechanic: Tales from the Road and the Workshop," is marketed as an all-access pass to professional cycling's service course.

Posted in New Products

Fat Tire Flyer is a first-person account of the birth of mountain biking

November 12, 2014

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — "Fat Tire Flyer: Repack and the Birth of Mountain Biking," is a new hardcover book published by VeloPress this fall. 

Posted in New Products

QBP to distribute Lauf suspension fork

November 12, 2014

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP is now distributing the Lauf Fork, lightweight carbon mountain bike fork from an Iceland-based company. 

Posted in Product/Tech

Summer PressCamp moves a bit later

November 11, 2014

PARK CITY, Utah (BRAIN) — Next year's PressCamp Summer event, the 7th annual, will be held June 22-26 at Deer Valley Resort in Park City.

Posted in Industry News

Kent International acquires Stoneridge Cycle of Canada

November 11, 2014

PARSIPPANY, N.J. (BRAIN) — Kent International purchased Stoneridge Cycle on Tuesday. Stoneridge distributes its bicycles through leading Canadian retailers and the company will remain headquartered in Canada.

Posted in Industry News

San Diego retailer runs 'Find-A-Phat' promotion with bike brand

November 11, 2014

PACIFIC BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bicycle Discovery, a San Diego-area retailer with two locations, is running a promotion with Phat Cycles, a fat-tire beach cruiser brand.

Posted in Retail News

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