ProMechanics

What do you do if you are already the industry leader for drive trains, a major contender with wheels, brakes, pedals and shoes and already own/sell a component brand that provides handlebars, stems, seats and posts? What if you already played a major part in the fishing industry? Well, why not purchase a clothing company?
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Bicycle mechanic guru Sheldon Brown died of a heart attack this past Sunday. He will be sorely missed.
Various Obits…
Bicycle Retailer
Velonews and >>>
Harris Cyclery
Blogspot

The writing was on the wall and it was only a matter of time…
A Canadian firm, Dorel, the parent company of Pacific Cycles (think Schwinn, Mongoose and GT) just purchased Cannondale. No word yet as to how this will affect current dealers; however, the Pacific acquisitions of Schwinn and GT caused major changes in the [...]

Time is running out in regards to the BORA art contest. Help Campagnolo celebrate their 75th anniversary in style.
To vote, visit their site.

Its that time of year again, the time for Interbike where the bicycle industry presents the following year’s goodies to the bicycle retailers. With that in mind we hit Vegas to check out what’s new in tools and to see what other items may affect the race mechanic.
Shimano XT Anniversary – Can you believe that [...]

Park Rotor Tools
One of the most common mountain bike complaints is the consistent rubbing of the rotor on the caliper. Park Tool has joined the efforts to fight [...]

Another year, another Interbike. The bike industry gathered in Vegas again this fall to show off items that will soon be hitting the shelves. As in previous years the folks at ProMechanics hit the floor looking for tools and other items designed to make your life, the life of a race mechanic, easier.
The show began [...]

We met up with Ric Hjertberg of Wheelsmith fame while working at the Cranksworx Gravity Fest in Whistler. Between manning booths and wrenching on downhill bikes he showed us some new spoke tools that he’s been working on with the support of FSA. Both will most likely be on display at Interbike and it sounds [...]

Each year the industry gathers to show its new wares to retailers in hopes of exciting sales and getting a bigger portion of the market. Interbike has been the tradeshow of choice for the States and has [...]

Ah, Interbike…Every year people look forward to the new bicycles and components that are introduced there and the many hours spent roaming the booths. Some prefer the day before Interbike which is set aside for [...]