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As middle-class incomes rise and consumerism abounds, Western brands feel out future opportunity in the fast-changing country.
By Nicole Formosa
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) Thursday May 10 2012 10:00 AM MT—Quality Bicycle Products is recalling about 1,100 Salsa Minimalist racks because the mounting straps can break.
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) Thursday May 10 2012 9:59 AM MT—Through March this year suppliers imported 312,306 more bikes compared with the same period last year, with kids' bikes categories making big gains, according to figures from the U.S. Commerce Department.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (BRAIN) Wednesday May 9 2012 5:59 PM MT—Serotta has entered into a partnership agreement with financial services firm Bradway Capital to accelerate the handcrafted bike manufacturer’s research, design and production.
WATSONVILLE, CA (BRAIN)—Fox’s first-quarter sales totaled $45.7 million, up 6.5 percent from $42.9 million in the same quarter last year.
Scott Sports partners with Vendor-link • Public Bikes to open pop-up store • VeloPress offers NA edition of Slaying the Badger • Shimano T.E.C. offers employee purchase program • Brooks offers limited edition saddle
WASHINGTON, DC (BRAIN) Wednesday May 9 2012 10:47 AM MT—Americans want to maintain or increase funding for biking and working projects, according to a new study funded by the America Bikes advocacy group.

Scott sponsors Windham World Cup • Alpine Bike Parks offers engineered bike park features • Primal Wear sponsors IMBA World Summit • Former world champ Fabien Barel joins E*Thirteen

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If the industry is serious about reaching beyond its enthusiast comfort zone, there is no shortage of ways to do so.
Raleigh hires Landsaat as R&D manager • KB Sales to rep Louis Garneau in NorCal, Nevada • Citigroup sponsor NYC bike share program to tune of $41 million

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN) Tuesday May 8 2012 10:11 AM MT—Interbike is opening registration for its 2012 expo and has launched a new website that promises better navigation, and more industry information.