News
We should consider charging a consulting fee that is relevant and fair but should also be disclosed up front.
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Dave Bertram, who became CEO of Troy Lee Designs in late 2016, has resigned for personal reasons, the company announced.
OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Robust European e-bike sales and an average year for bike sales in North America led to a 6.8 percent sales increase in Shimano's bike division in the first half of 2018, the company said Monday.
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Norwest Equity Partners, a middle-market investment firm founded in 1961, has made an investment in Atlanta-based Wahoo Fitness. The transaction closed on June 30; financial terms were not disclosed, but NEP said the investment was "significant."
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/RoseMaryflip.jpg?itok=wX5eRLrI)
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Portland Design Works has hired RoseMary Sindt as marketing manager, developing and managing PDW's marketing, event and sponsorship initiatives. She started in the position July 1.
![Win Allen at the 2016 Mechanics Challenge. Win Allen at the 2016 Mechanics Challenge.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/win.jpg?itok=D-xeBJ-E)
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Interbike has opened registration for the third annual Mechanics Challenge presented by Park Tool.
The event will take place on the Interbike show floor with qualifying heats on Sept. 18-19 and the semi-final and final rounds held from 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 19.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Business%20Wheel%20Graphic.jpg?itok=WW_VUHtZ)
Anyone who operates a business within the bike industry knows how challenging things are today. My suggestion is to approach these challenges by viewing your business as a wheel.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Amiti-E%2B_Action_0.jpg?itok=s8ZCFweL)
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Two members of the U.S. e-bike industry testified Wednesday in opposition to the Trump adminstration's proposed 25 percent tariff on e-bikes from China.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — PeopleForBikes will conduct a free half-hour webinar on proposed U.S. tariffs on Friday.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/bont%20pedal%20orange.png?itok=UQKyZnZd)
WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is recalling about 10,000 Bontrager Lin Pro flat pedal because the pedal spindles can break.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Trek has received five reports from consumers of broken spindles. No injuries have been reported.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — USA Cycling has named Jeff Pierce director of elite athletics, road and track — overseeing road and track cycling programs from the development level through the USAC National Team.
![](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/IMG_0758.jpg?itok=ZpLDn5SF)
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Velo Cult, the Portland retailer and popular gathering place for the local cycling community, is closing to focus on online sales of its own branded products and soft goods.