By Stephen Frothingham BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has signed a three-class e-bike law, similar to the industry-supported legislation enacted in nine other states. The Connecticut law varies slightly from the other states because it prevents local municipalities from allowing Class 3 e-bikes on bike paths, and helmets are required for all …
By Stephen Frothingham PHOENIX (BRAIN) — Serfas has ended direct sales of its products to Amazon. The accessories brand said it will still allow its authorized dealers to sell through Amazon as long as they sell under the name registered on their dealer agreement and they follow the brand’s guidelines and MAP policy. “Serfas has …
By Stephen Frothingham LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — The Los Angeles Police Department has announced a pilot program, part of the department’s Green initiative, that includes a fleet of 20 Bulls Sentinel e-bikes. Bulls USA worked with the LAPD over a nine-month RFP process to build the bikes to meet the specific needs of the department’s …
By Stephen Frothingham ROMANO D’EZZELINO, Italy (BRAIN) — Selle San Marco is bringing its Supercomfort features, launched previously on its Aspide saddles, to the Mantra saddle line. The Mantra Supercomfort is available in two settings: Racing and Dynamic. It also is available in wide and narrow widths. The padding in the Racing version features a …
By Stephen Frothingham The industry is hustling to come up with a strategy after the Trump administration includes e-bikes on its list of proposed tariffs. WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S. bike industry has been drafted into the trade war between China and the U.S. Chinese-made e-bikes, which includes bikes sold by Trek, Giant, Raleigh Electric …
By Stephen Frothingham WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — China-made bicycle GPS units are expected to see a significant price increase in the coming months due to a 25 percent tariff imposed by the Trump adminstration. On Friday, the Administration released two lists of China-made products subject to the tariff. Tariffs on the first list, of $34 billion …
By Stephen Frothingham WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cycling Sports Group has signed Aspire Sports to take over distribution of Cannondale, GT Bicycles, Fabric and Mongoose products for the 2019 model year, ending CSG’s distribution through Mali Bicycle Technology. Aspire Sports was recently named distributor of the year at CSG’s 2018 Taichung distributor show and has …
By Stephen Frothingham BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association plans two new e-bike training programs for retailers. The BPSA board approved the programs at a recent meeting here. First, the organization will work with Straw Hat Pictures of Arvada, Colorado, to produce an extension of its original Charged Up program launched in …
By Stephen Frothingham VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Lululemon, which invested in the cycling clothing brand 7mesh Industries last June, will be offering a selection of the clothes in 24 Lululemon stores and online this summer. The stores will get a pop-up showcase featuring a 7mesh women’s and men’s cycling outfit consisting of Quantum Jerseys, …
By Stephen Frothingham PARSIPPANY, N.J. (BRAIN) — Kent International has hired John Georger as VP of sales for its Univega USA line. Earlier this year, Kent announced its plan to bring back the brand, an IBD mainstay. Georger is an industry veteran who’s worked at GT, Giant and, most recently, Felt, where he was national …
By Stephen Frothingham PITTSBURGH (BRAIN) — Carolyne Whelan has joined Dirt Rag Magazine as its new web editor. Whelan has an MFA in poetry and nonfiction and has written for ESPN online, Sierra online, Backpacker, High Times, and others. She was also a content writer for Eagle Nest Outfitters and RootsRated, and a former editor …
By Stephen Frothingham TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Tern has announced an upgrade to its Vektron folding e-bike lineup, with three new models. The new Vektrons are equipped with the latest Bosch drive system, a re-worked frame and riding geometry, and come with an “ultra-robust” rack similar to the rack on Tern’s heavy duty GSD model. …
By Stephen Frothingham OCEANSIDE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Floyd’s of Leadville chose the Race Across America team start here on Saturday to launch its new CBD Recovery Protein Powder. The recovery drink contains 27 grams of protein in addition to 25 milligrams of cannabidiol (CBD), a legal anti-inflammatory extract from the cannabis plant. It also contains …
By Stephen Frothingham Guide will ship with BRAIN’s July 15 issue. RENO, Calif. (BRAIN) — What are the room rates for Interbike attendees at block hotels? What does it cost to eat in Reno? What are the transportation options? How far are host hotels from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center? These and more details will be …
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