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LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—Two key U.S. industry retail organizations weighed in on a group of Spanish dealers banding together to stop suppliers from selling through large online sellers, specifically Ireland-based Chain Reaction Cycles.
MILL VALLEY, CA (BRAIN)—WTB (Wilderness Trail Bikes) has a new partnership with Japanese distributor Globeride.
Globeride, distributes Corratec and Focus bike brands in over 300 high end bicycle dealers in Japan, according to a press release.
MANCHESTER, NH (BRAIN)—This year has started on a high note for The Bike Cooperative, as they continue to grow their member base with another influx of new members.
GREENVILLE, SC (BRAIN)—Hincapie Sportswear has hired Dave Pelletier as a sales representative in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN)—Rocky Mountain Bicycles has hired three new employees at their Vancouver, British Columbia, headquarters.
BLOOMINGTON, MN (BRAIN)—QBP has expanded inventory levels by more than 50 percent compared to this time last year.

After years of deliberation, 690 tweets and one viewing of "The Social Network," BRAIN decided it was time to have a Facebook presence. Well, ladies and gentleman, without further ado, BRAIN's Facebook page is now live (click on above link). If you do indeed stop by, find it in your heart to be our friend.
By Nicole Formosa
PAAL, Belgium—From the beginning, Ridley Bikes was a family operation.
By Matt Wiebe
SOMERVILLE, MA—Independent Fabrication’s pending move from Massachusetts to New Hampshire marks the end of the idealistic dreams of its founders, and closes a chapter in the life of the 15-year-old frame manufacturer.
By Nicole Formosa
BLOOMINGTON, MN—Few non-eyewear specific companies have seen success penetrating the challenging optical category in bike shops, but at least a couple new players envision a bright future in sunglasses.

FRANKLIN, TN (BRAIN)—Michael “Mike” Melton, 61, the builder and designer of bikes ridden by the successful 1984 and 1988 Olympic teams, died in his sleep last Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA, PA (BRAIN)—Advanced Sports International (ASI) has hired Tim Jackson as lifestyle/transportation category manager for its Fuji, Breezer and SE brands.
TEMPE, AZ (BRAIN)—Pivot Cycles and BH Bikes have added Travis Erwin to their staff.