Industry News
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Sci'Con Introduces Aeron[a]ut Saddlebag
November 22, 2011 Oxnard, Calif – In 2011, Sci'Con created a new breed of saddlebag – the Aeron[a]ut. Imported exclusively by Albabici, the Aeron[a]ut rewrites the rules of saddlebag design, as it's much more than an ordinary saddlebag. It combines an aerodynamic, compact shape with unmatched durability and protection from the elements. Read More
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100% Recycled Aluminum, USA-Made Water Bottle from Liberty Bottleworks
November 1, 2011 Manufactured in Yakima, Wash., by American workers using 100 percent recycled aluminum on the latest American-produced machinery, Liberty Bottles are made with care at every step to minimize their environmental impact all while creating domestic jobs. The factory even cleans and reuses its own wastewater in the manufacturing process and melts scrap aluminum to put right back into the next batch of bottle. Read More
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Chrome Launches New City Bag Series and Salutes Friends Across the Pond
September 28, 2011 San Francisco, Calif. (September 27, 2011) – Chrome, the world’s leading manufacturer of bike messenger bags, footwear and urban cycling apparel, today launches their brand new City Series, kicking it off London style. Chrome’s City Series uses fan favorites, the Heritage Citizen buckle messenger bag and Assault Yalta backpack, to reinterpret the unique materials and graphic treatments that define the culture and lifestyle of each city. Read More
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Nutcase Introduces Metroride Commuter Helmet
September 22, 2011 Portland, Ore. – Inspired by Nutcase fans who love graphic designs but want the features of a modern lightweight bicycle helmet, Nutcase introduces the Metroride, a streamlined, retro-inspired helmet designed for daily commuting that is equal parts style, comfort and protection. Read More
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2011 Interbike Opens with Strong Attendance
September 16, 2011 Las Vegas (September 13, 2011) - The 2011 Interbike OutDoor Demo kicked off the continent's largest gathering of cycling industry insiders on Monday with a day of riding in Bootleg Canyon near Las Vegas. Read More
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MOTOREX USA Launches YouTube Channel for Bike Maintenance Tips
September 12, 2011 Golden Valley Minn. – Motorex USA – the US division of the Swiss lubricant and chemical company – has launched a comprehensive YouTube Channel that hosts a dozen videos detailing important bicycle maintenance tips, including how to lube a chain, how and when to use lithium grease, the secrets of carbon assembly lube, how to make you bike shine, and more, announced Joe Hurd, Motorex USA business manager. Read More
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A Piece of MTB History Comes to Interbike
September 12, 2011 Philadelphia, Penn. (September 9, 2011) - In celebration of Breezer Bikes' 35th anniversary, and the 35th anniversary of the modern mountain bike, Breezer is bringing a piece of mountain bike history to the industry's largest trade show. Read More
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DannyShane Expands to Add Tradewinds Sports to Sales Team
September 8, 2011 Granbury, Texas – DannyShane, an eco-conscious cycling apparel company today announced that Tradewinds Sports, based in Louisville, Colo., will represent the high-end cycling apparel product line in the Rocky Mountain area, including Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico. Read More
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New Preset Torque Limiting T-Handle Takes the Guessing Out of Tightening
September 7, 2011 Kenosha, Wis. – Tightening fasteners on lightweight carbon fiber and titanium-framed bicycles and bicycle components correctly can be difficult for any cyclist. Applying too much or too little torque can damage a component, a bicycle frame, and pose a risk to the rider. Read More
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Interbike Adds Friendly Competition with Strava OutDoor Demo Challenge
August 31, 2011 San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Last week Interbike announced it has a new mobile app to help attendees interact with the industry during its September trade show. This week, in partnership with Strava, Interbike is adding a little friendly competition to its OutDoor Demo event with the Strava OutDoor Demo Challenge. Any rider can visit Strava.com to create a free account that will allow them to upload rides and track performance. Smartphone owners can also download the free Strava app for iPhone and Android devices. Read More
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Hestra to Launch Bike Glove Collection
August 30, 2011 Golden, Colo. — HESTRA, the leading international glove brand in skiing, outdoor recreation and leisure, is launching a road and mountain bike glove line for fall/winter that features flexibility, durability, safety and protection from the outdoor elements; grip control and reflectivity; and GORE Windstopper Breeze technology for warmth during the chilliest temperatures. HESTRA’s cold fall/winter bike collection presents riders with five options of gloves to choose from for those who spin their wheels in the fall and well into the winter when rain, snow, wind and other elements can chill fingers and hands. The fall bike collection gloves cost between $54.95 and $69.95 and feature: Read More
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DannyShane Expands to Add Turning Point to Sales Team
August 30, 2011 Granbury, Texas – DannyShane, an eco-conscious cycling apparel company recently featured in Road Bike Action Magazine and VeloNews, today announced that Turning Point, based in Boise, Idaho, will now represent the high-end cycling apparel product line in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. Read More
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CycleAware® to Give Away 1,000 Wingman™ Rearview Mirrors at Interbike 2011
August 23, 2011 Pacific Grove, Calif. - On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, the first 1,000 bike shops to present a CycleAware Wingman coupon to CycleAware booth #4103 will receive a free Wingman rearview mirror ($18 MSRP). Wingman, the new bar end mounted bike mirror, is the latest addition to CycleAware's line of innovative, high-end "see and be seen" bicycle accessories. Wingman is closely related to CycleAware's new Urbie™ bar end mirror - both mirrors share the same high-quality glass mirror; however, Wingman is made for cyclists riding in a more downward position, who need a mirror at handlebar height, while Urbie has a riser bar that allows for a more upright riding position. Read More
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Portland Company, Cycle Dog, Launching New Products at Interbike
August 22, 2011 Portland, Ore. – Cycle Dog, America’s leading recycled dog collar and leash company, make their products from reclaimed bike inner tubes. They are happy to announce their addition of toys and travel bowls to their product line. The Fat Tire Flyer is a flexible flying disk make of soft, durable rubber and reclaimed bike inner tube, and available in a variety of colors and patterns. The Trail Buddy Bowl is a soft travel bowl that is leak-proof and folds flat. It is made with reclaimed bike inner tube and Food Grade-safe lining material. They are the first known toys and travel bowls made from reclaimed materials. Like all Cycle Dog collars and leads, they are made in the USA. Read More
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Norco Opens Cap's Westwood Cycle Partnership Store
August 19, 2011 Norco Bikes is proud to be partnered with the Cap's Westwood Cycle retailer chain in opening the first Norco Partnership Store. This new store is a Norco Branding tool that highlights the Norco Bike Line, proprietary brands such as Axiom and Adam's Trail-A-Bike as well as Norco's many distributed brand offerings. Read More
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Colorado Company Launches New Damage-Prevention Product for Roof Racks
August 18, 2011 Denver, Colo. – HeadsUp Systems has introduced a new wireless alert system to prevent outdoor enthusiasts from driving into their garages with bikes, kayaks and other gear on their roof racks. Available starting today, the HeadsUp System sends a wireless signal to drivers as they approach their garages, reminding them if they have gear mounted on top of their cars and prompting them to stop before any damage is done. Read More
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Merrell's "Heels on Wheels" Wins Award
August 17, 2011 After its first debut at the Outdoor Retailer Show, Merrell’s new women’s “Heels on Wheels” collection of high-heeled cycling shoes wins the highly respected “Best In Show” award from GearJunkie. Merrell’s known versatility, style and comfort continue to drive innovative designs that allow women to put power to their pedals with a new cycling program of chic and bike friendly high heels with a unique design and outsole that grips the pedals. Products will be available in February 2011. Read More
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ScottWeek in Deer Valley a Huge Success
July 28, 2011 SCOTT Sports US Bicycle Division has wrapped up it’s hugely successful ScottWeek event in Deer Valley, Utah. This year SCOTT chose to integrate both its national sales meeting and private dealer presentations, bringing 118 buyers from approximately seventy dealers to Deer Valley Resort for a series of presentations and on bike product testing. Read More
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Kontact Bicycle Components Offers New Saddle
July 27, 2011 Joshua Cohen, author of 'Finding the Perfect Bicycle Seat, has has teamed up with Andrew Severson, owner of Kontact Bicycle Components, to create the new line of Kontact anatomical bicycle saddles. Read More
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SCOTT Sports and Linsey Corbin Auction Custom Plasma3
June 3, 2011 Sun Valley, Idaho — SCOTT Sports announced today that they would donate Linsey Corbin’s custom Plasma3 bicycle to the CAF auction happening next week at the CAF Athletes Foundation Benefit of Heroes, Heart and Hope Live/Silent Auction Event in NYC on June 8. Read More
