BRAIN Staff

All articles by BRAIN Staff

Zoot Sports adds to leadership team

March 20, 2013

VISTA, CA (BRAIN)—Endurance sports brand Zoot Sports has named Erik Vervloet vice president and general manager.

Posted in Industry News

Sampson 11-speed road cassette

March 20, 2013
Sampson 11-speed cassette

DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Sampson Sports is adding a new 11-speed road cassette to its range.

The new cassettes share the same precision forged and CNC-finished cogs as Sampson's 10-speed versions, along with the aluminum spider for the larger rings to reduce weight.

Posted in New Products

Yakima hires McGibbon to lead North American sales

March 20, 2013

BEAVERTON, OR (BRAIN)—Yakima Products Inc. has hired outdoor and sporting goods industry veteran Jason McGibbon as senior director of sales, North America. He will also be a member of Yakima’s executive team.

Posted in Industry News

Tour de Fat 2013 to roll through 12 cities

March 20, 2013

FORT COLLINS, CO (BRAIN)—Now in its 14th year, New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat bikes-and-beers festival will visit a dozen cities in 2013.

Posted in Industry News

Chicago tri specialist opens family shop

March 20, 2013

OAK PARK, IL (BRAIN) — Chicago triathlon specialty retailer Element Multisport is looking to serve a broader customer base with its new store, Element Cyclesport, in Oak Park, Illinois. 

Posted in Retail News

ION launches glove line

March 20, 2013
The ION Path glove model in green-yellow fade.
MOLLN, Germany (BRAIN) — German brand ION is launching its new bike gloves worldwide this spring. The Path, Ledge and Wisp models each feature "digital tips" to enable touch screen use.
Posted in New Products

TAITRA sets the stage for another record-breaking trade show

March 19, 2013

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Organizers are anticipating another packed house this year at Taipei Cycle, which kicked off Wednesday.

Posted in International

Taiwan exporters look to emerging markets for growth

March 19, 2013
Walter Yeh, executive vice president of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), provides the latest Taiwan export figures during a pre-show press conference Tuesday afternoon. 

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — News of export figures kicks off Taipei Cycle Show, opening Wednesday.

Posted in International

Dahon, Tern settle family legal battle

March 19, 2013

DUARTE, CA (BRAIN)—Dahon North America has settled its nearly 2-year-old lawsuit against rival folding bike brand Tern Bicycles and its owners, Joshua Hon and Florence Hon, the son and wife, respectively, of Dahon founder Dr. David Hon.

Posted in Industry News

Crankbrothers launches new pumps, tools

March 19, 2013

LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN)—Crankbrothers has gone back to its roots—the brand got its start in pumps and tools before expanding into pedals and other components—with new multi-tool and inflation product series.

Posted in Product/Tech

Pages