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Posted March 20, 2015

MOAB, Utah (BRAIN) — Western Spirit Cycling, a long-standing bike tour company, will use Squirt Lube and Bio-Bike Wash on all its trips this season. The company said it was attracted to Squirt's 100 percent biodegradable formula in making the agreement.

Posted March 20, 2015

SAUSALITO, Calif. (BRAIN) — The German bike brand Bulls is coming into the U.S. market this spring, launching to consumers at next month's Sea Otter Classic. The brand has hired California-based OutsidePR as the public relations agency of record for Bulls Bike USA.

Posted March 20, 2015
Accessory brand confines sales to bike industry, revises MAP and ends consumer-direct sales.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Accessories brand XLAB is pledging its allegiance to the IBD by enacting a "XLAB Loyalty Program." The company, which makes hydration, nutrition and repair storage products for bicycles said it will now sell only to authorized dealers and distributors in the bike industry.

Posted March 20, 2015

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — New Mexico-based distributor Bicycle Technologies International is the new exclusive U.S. distributor of Rivet Cycle Works leather products. 

Posted March 20, 2015

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Industry veterans Steve Metz and Rafe Schlager are at Taipei Cycle not only to promote a new aftermarket product, but to sell what they see as a valuable technology for both OEs and cyclists.

Posted March 19, 2015

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The Sea Otter Classic will literally show attendees how to get to a brand's booth, where the daily morning yoga sessions are and the closest route to the beer garden with a new smartphone app.

Posted March 19, 2015
In a sit-down with BRAIN at Taipei Cycle, SRAM’s CEO also discusses the company’s move into electronic shifting and its upcoming move in Chicago.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — By mid-morning Thursday, SRAM’S booth at the Taipei Cycle Show was bustling with visitors as Stan Day — the company’s co-founder, CEO and president — stood nearby greeting friends and customers.

Posted March 19, 2015
Kask general manager Diego Zambon and sales manager Ylenia Battistello

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Kask, the Italian helmet company, will soon boost its presence in the mountain bike market, showing off samples of a new helmet at Sea Otter. 

Posted March 19, 2015
The Zeta road post has 25 millimeters of drop.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Getting road riders on board with a dropper post is no small challenge — off-road riders accept change much more readily than the pavement crowd, KS Suspension’s Rick Taylor believes. 

Posted March 19, 2015
Dahon hopes to release the electric MoDe:Me in 2016.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Just over a year ago, Dahon announced its partnership with Ford Motor Co. to develop a line of bikes inspired by the automaker’s classic cars.

Posted March 18, 2015
This year's ride to benefit PeopleForBikes will depart from Minneapolis.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Professional cyclist Tim Johnson is once again leading a long group road ride to benefit PeopleForBikes and increase awareness of bike advocacy efforts. 

Posted March 18, 2015
The Boone disc frameset.

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek has updated its top-of-the-line Boone and Crockett cyclocross race bikes, adding new colors and graphics, new drivetrain and hydraulic brake options and a 15mm front thru-axle on disc brake models.

Posted March 18, 2015
SL8 Saddle

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — WTB is introducing several new products including the brand's lightest saddle to date, a carbon tubeless-compatible mountain bike rim, and a 27.5-plus enduro tire.

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