Industry News
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Motorex Partners with Pivot Cycles
April 24, 2013 Golden Valley, Minn. – MOTOREX, the Swiss maker of high-quality bike lubricants, greases and cleaning products, is now the preferred lubricant supplier for the Pivot Cycles demo fleet of world-class mountain bikes, announced MOTOREX USA Sales Director Boris Mahlich. Read More
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Chuck Hooper Receives Bicycle Retailer Lifetime Achievement Award
April 19, 2013 Monterey, California ( 4/19/2013) — At the Bicycle Leadership Conference, Chuck Hooper, a 32 year veteran of the bicycle industry and retiring president of Seattle Bike Supply (SBS), was presented the 2013 BRAINy for Lifetime Achievement. Read More
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Pivot Cycles Introduces Redesigned Firebird 27.5
April 18, 2013 Whether you're sending it in Whistler, gunning for the overall in Downieville or pinning 30-minute descents on a 6-hour epic through the Rockies, the Firebird 27.5 has your back. By many accounts, the 26-inch version was the ultimate long-travel trail bike, revered for its unique combination of climbing traction, acceleration, and descending capabilities. That excellent pedigree made it the ideal starting point for a 27.5 chassis. Read More
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Yuba ‘Mundo Luxe’ Cargo Bike with NuVinci N360 Now Available
April 17, 2013 San Diego, Calif. – Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook) has partnered with leading cargo bike company Yuba Bicycles to launch a luxury cargo bike featuring Fallbrook’s continuously variable NuVinci N360 transmission. The Yuba Mundo Luxe NuVinci will debut for the public at the Sea Otter Classic and is now available at Yuba dealers across North America. Read More
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MiiR Builds Upon Sustainable Giving with New Bicycle Line
April 3, 2013 Seattle, Wash. – This spring, action lifestyle brand MiiR celebrates the launch of their new commuter bicycle line designed to expand upon the company’s sustainable giving business model. Just as their inaugural water bottle line provides people with clean water, now MiiR bicycles provide people with sustainable transportation. For every MiiR bicycle sold, one person in need will receive a bicycle. Read More
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Lynskey Unveils its New Silver Series of U.S. Titanium Bikes
March 26, 2013 Chattanooga, Tenn. – America’s premier titanium bike maker, Lynskey Performance Designs, announces the Silver Series – five new affordable American-made titanium frames and complete bikes that represent the family-owned company’s 25 years of design, innovation and manufacturing expertise. Read More
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Gates Carbon Drive Launches New Website
March 20, 2013 Denver, Colo. (March 19, 2013) – Gates Carbon Drive™ Systems has launched a new website with evocative all-white imagery that highlights the clean, consumer-friendly attributes of the grease-free, chain-replacing belt drive system for bicycles. The goal is to build consumer recognition of Carbon Drive as a high-performance component that simplifies bicycling. Read More
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Yuba Bicycles Launches New Website, Increases Staff and Expands
March 12, 2013 Petaluma, Calif. (March 11, 2013) – Yuba Bicycles LLC, maker of the Mundo and Boda Boda cargo bikes, has launched a new website, moved to a larger facility and hired a new director of customer service to meet the needs of the bike company’s expanding product line and sales growth. The company will also launch a new dedicated dealer site later this month. Read More
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OHM Cycles Partners with SRAM and Gates Carbon Drive™
March 8, 2013 Vancouver, BC (March 6, 2013) – Canadian electric bike manufacturer OHM Cycles, in collaboration with SRAM and Gates Carbon Drive, will debut its new Urban XU450 E2 electric bike at the Taipei International Cycle Show, March 20-23. The bike features the new SRAM E-Matic automatic shifting system and the clean and low-maintenance Gates Carbon Drive, as well as a step-through frame for easy mounting and dismounting. Read More
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Gates Carbon Drive and White Industries Partner on New Freewheel Sprocket
February 27, 2013 Denver, Colo. – Gates Carbon Drive has partnered with White Industries to create the CDX Freewheel, a screw-on freewheel sprocket that marries the clean, quiet and strong Gates belt drive system with White’s high performance and strength. Read More
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2013 NAHBS Sunday Award Winners
February 25, 2013 Denver, Colo. - The North American Handmade Bicycle Show is pleased to announce the Sunday group of the 2013 NAHBS Awards. Read More
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2013 NAHBS Saturday Award Winners
February 24, 2013 Denver, Colo. - The North American Handmade Bicycle Show announced the first group of the 2013 NAHBS Awards. The second group will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday. Read More
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Chroma Fab to Join Ethic Industries
February 21, 2013 Denver, Colo. - Following a couple years of business development, Chroma Fab world-class custom paint solutions will join Ethic Industries and Alchemy Bicycle Company as the newest brand in the Ethic Industries portfolio. Chroma Fab was conceived by Ethic Industries'/Alchemy Bicycle Company's president and managing partner, Matt Simpson, to be the go-to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) source for bike frame and fork builders, as well as motorsports manufacturers, who desire a finish limited only by one's imagination. Read More
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SKINS® Compression Clothing Announces Lotto Belisol Cycling Partnership
February 4, 2013 Portland, Ore. (January 24, 2013) – SKINS Compression, the world’s leading gradient compression sportswear brand is proud to announce that as an official partner of the Belgian professional cycling team Lotto Belisol, the compression sportswear brand will be continuing its support of the team’s pro cyclists in 2013. The arrangement means the Lotto Belisol men’s team, the women’s professional team and the U23 team will be able to train in the latest technology-driven compression garments. Read More
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Alchemy Bicycle Company Hires New VP of Sales
February 4, 2013 Denver, Colo. - Alchemy Bicycle Company announced today its new vice president of sales, Johannes "Johs" Huseby, who brings more than 12 years of experience in sales and product management for both Cannondale and Pedro's to the modest Colorado company. Read More
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Lake Rudd Capital Partners Acquires Blue Competition Cycles
December 11, 2012 Norcross, Georgia - Lake Rudd Capital Partners (LRCP) recently completed its agreement to purchase Blue Competition Cycles (Blue) from Peter Skop Industries. A partnership with LRCP provides Blue the necessary financial backing it demands to improve infrastructure, enhance its strategic plan for expansion, and build upon its Norcross-based management team. Read More
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Liberty Bottleworks Wins First-Ever American Made Outdoor Gear Award
November 27, 2012 Yakima, Wash. - (Nov. 23, 2012) Liberty Bottleworks has won the first-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award, taking the overall prize in a field of more than 50 manufacturers from all sectors of the industry. Read More
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Norco Bicycles Signs the Norco World Enduro Team
November 19, 2012 Vancouver B.C. - Norco Bicycles is thrilled to sign on as the official bicycle sponsor of the Norco World Enduro Team. The signing of this team strengthens Norco's commitment to the growing Enduro race market and illustrates an increased investment in the 27.5"/650B Range and Sight models. Read More
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SportCrafters Launches Integrated Progressive Power Bicycle Roller System
November 16, 2012 Granger, Indiana - SportCrafters announces its new integrated progressive resistance system that provides a non-linear power profile that provides realistic power versus speed. Read More
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Pactimo Develops Articulated Bibs with Silhouette™ Engineering
November 7, 2012 Greenwood Village, Colo. – Pactimo, a leading provider of premium technical athletic apparel, unveiled Silhouette™ Engineering in their 2013 Ascent and Summit line cycling bib shorts for men and women. The innovative design construction introduces a unique articulation, coupled with a sleek strap and front panel design, that will allow riders to enjoy longer rides with less material bunching, chaffing and discomfort. Read More
