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Posted November 25, 2009

LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN)—Crank Brothers is suing Easton-Bell Sports claiming that certain Blackburn compact manual air pumps infringe on the 529 patent.

The 529 patent covers compact manual air pumps that have selectable high volume and high-pressure modes.

Posted November 25, 2009

BRAIN wishes you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

BRAIN's offices will be closed Friday, November 27.

Regular news will resume on Monday, November 30.

Posted November 24, 2009

While in Taiwan last week, TAITRA arranged a two-day schedule of factory visits in and around Taichung, as well as Tainan City. We made stops at JD Components, Ideal, Kind Shock, CST/Maxxis, SR Suntour and Rikulau—a new domestic supplier for titanium and steel complete bikes.

Posted November 24, 2009

REYNOLDSBURG, OH (BRAIN)—Kenda USA has hired Ben Anderson as its new national bicycle sales manager and director of MTN product development.

Posted November 24, 2009

OLNEY, IL (BRAIN)—Vaude U.S. distributor Magura Direct said the company has received the Focus Open 2009 International Design Award in Silver for its innovative Mobile Solar Power Charger [Solar].

Posted November 24, 2009

BANGOR, ME (BRAIN)—The Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA) has set the following dates and locations for their networking dinners:

Posted November 24, 2009

Not your typical post ride banter. Or maybe it is. Click on link.

Posted November 23, 2009

MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN)—Specialized Bicycle Components University (SBCU) has just launched a Retail Masters Class, coauthored with The Friedman Group.

Posted November 23, 2009

AKRON, OH (BRAIN)—Given today's difficult economic climate, small business ownership represents a challenging endeavor for anyone, much less a young, untested entrepreneur.

Posted November 23, 2009

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA (BRAIN)—Lezyne has moved into a new office.

Its new address is:

645 Tank Farm Rd. Unit-F
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Office - (805) 548-8780

Posted November 23, 2009

LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—Bicycle Retailer & Industry News is updating its annual industry directory to be mailed with the January issue. If your company has moved in the past year, please submit (by Tuesday, Dec. 1) your new mailing address and phone numbers for inclusion in our updated listing.

Posted November 23, 2009

Campy's toy ride/fun drive is coming up. It takes place starting at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, December 12 at Campy headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. Don't forget to bring an unwrapped toy appropriate for ages infant to 17 years old.

Click on PDF for full event details.

Posted November 22, 2009

CHARLOTTE, NC (BRAIN)—Starting in the 2010 season, Team Quick Step cyclists will be riding bicycles produced by Eddy Merckx Cycles. The agreement is for three years.

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