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Posted January 26, 2015

FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Hans Johnsen Company and Downeast Bicycle are now acting as a rep group for Yuba Bikes in the United States.

Posted January 23, 2015

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (BRAIN) — U.S.-made leather saddle brand Selle Anatomica is now distributing to U.S. dealers via QBP; the company is also continuing dealer direct sales. Selle Anatomica also has updated its minimum advertised price policy and its online sales policy.

Posted January 20, 2015

PLEASANTON, Calif. (BRAIN) — Jakroo USA has bought its former Canadian distributor, Hayman Sport Inc. In addition to new employees and reps that came with the acquisition, Jakroo has hired Tsering Alleyne as its new marketing manager.

Posted January 16, 2015

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP's annual catalog is in the mail and arriving, with a loud thump, at dealers' doorsteps.

Posted January 14, 2015

LEXINGTON, S.C. (BRAIN) — Hawley, LLC is taking over all U.S. sales, marketing, and after-sales service for Look Cycle, the companies announced this week. The switch to Hawley is effective immediately.

Posted January 9, 2015
The Emerald is available from BTI and QBP this month.

VALENCIA, Calif. (BRAIN) — DVO Suspension products are available this month to U.S. retailers via distributors QBP and BTI, the brand announced Friday. The young suspension brand, previously sold dealer direct in the U.S., also announced it is adding new products for the downhill and enduro markets.

Posted January 7, 2015

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Folding bike brand Tern has added distributors in Japan, Greece and Turkey, expanding its distribution to 65 countries worldwide.  

Tern has joined with longstanding Japanese distributor Akibo, which also imports Colnago and Fuji and handles exports for Shimano. 

Posted January 5, 2015

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles has named Lusty Industries as its exclusive Australian distributor.

As of Jan. 1, Lusty Industries will handle distribution for Santa Cruz and Juliana bicycles, components and soft goods in Australia.

Posted January 5, 2015
January 1 issue also contains the 2015 Industry Directory, the Sales Training Guide and a look at the Quebec cycling industry.

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (BRAIN) — It's been 12 months since Shimano American overhauled its U.S. distribution, cutting its roster of U.S. distributors and emphasizing its own dealer direct sales.

Posted January 5, 2015

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (BRAIN) — Torcano Industries has become the exclusive U.S. distributor for PureFit Inc, makers of PureFit nutrition bars.

Posted December 29, 2014
Speedsleev's Large Carbon Seatsleev.

LANCASTER, Pa. (BRAIN) — Speedsleev Products, the maker of lightweight saddle packs and other products, has expanded its distribution for 2015. 

Posted December 29, 2014

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Praxis Cycles is continuing to grow, with a successful launch of its hollow-forged Zayante road crank, which is being spec'd on more than 10 models of Specialized 2015 model bikes. Demand for the brand's chainrings and conversion bottom brackets also continues, the company said.

Posted December 23, 2014

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (BRAIN) —  Torcano Industries has become the exclusive U.S. distributor for DHDwear.

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