News

Posted September 5, 2019

BOULDER, Colo (BRAIN) — Last month's sales rep survey got a strong response from retailers and generated a lot of new information and discussion around an important industry topic. So we're doing it again.

Posted September 5, 2019

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — When Shimano released details of its 12-speed drivetrain last year, Connex and KMC went to work in earnest.

Posted September 4, 2019
Garmin announces that Tacx's smart bike is shipping. Meanwhile, Zwift launches steering and offroad riding features.
Wahoo's KICKR BIKE with a simulated outdoor backdrop.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — The indoor cycling craze has come to the interior halls of the Messe Friedrichshafen, where a fair chunk of the new product news this year is related to stationary pursuits.

Posted September 4, 2019

TEMECULA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Chad Peterson, the chief operating officer at Intense LLC, died Monday from injuries sustained in a bike accident near Temecula.

Posted September 4, 2019

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — 4iiii, which bought the STAC stationary trainer brand earlier this year, is unveiling its first smart trainer at Eurobike this week.

Posted September 3, 2019
Brendan Quirk

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Allied Cycle Works has named Brendan Quirk as its new interim CEO. Quirk cofounded Competitive Cyclist in Arkansas and later served as an executive vice president at Backcountry.com, North American president of Rapha, and most recently as the cycling program director for Runway Group.

Posted September 3, 2019

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Last month, in preparation for a package of magazine articles, BRAIN surveyed retailers about sales reps: inside and outside, what are they good for, what are their strengths and how are their roles changing.

Posted September 3, 2019
An update on the new ownership of Accell North America's brands and Mavic.

KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Take notice: When a European conglomerate says one of its business units is "noncore," read: "Make us an offer" and reach for your wallet.

Posted September 3, 2019

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — E-bikes and the accessories that support them are a fast-growing segment in today's market. Bicycle Retailer & Industry News will help explain the burgeoning e-bike market and how to profit from it as part of a three-day E-Bike Retail Tour in Southern California.

Posted September 3, 2019
Last year, Eurobike had a cargo bike area with 20 exhibitors. It's doubled for this year.
Photo: Dean Yobbi

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Messe Friedrichshafen was the hub of frenetic activity Tuesday afternoon with Eurobike preparing to open.

Posted September 2, 2019
Stan's Alpha rim strip

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — The end of an era is near at Stan's No Tubes. 

Posted August 31, 2019

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) - The Professional Bicycle Mechanics Association is conducting a survey to understand trends affecting service department staff, training and functionality.

Posted August 30, 2019

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S. Department of Interior on Friday said all classes of e-bikes will be regulated as traditional bicycles on non-motorized federal lands. The change will take place within 30 days and primarily affects the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management.

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