Ventura , California based Barnett Clutches and Cables , manufacturers of top-quality American made motorcycle and ATV clutches and cables since 1948 , has announced the launch of an all-new website . On the site dealers and importers will find product information and applications for virtually the entire line of Barnett products - from clutch kits , baskets , pressure plates and covers , to cables and more . " Whether you need a clutch or cable for a classic

vintage machine of the past or for modern machinery - street or off-road - you can find the information and applications you are looking for at the Barnett website ." www . barnettclutches . com

Custom Chrome Europe ( CCE ) is backing a new iteration of the springtime " Rheinhessen Rumble " Ride-In bike show in Germany ( April 28th-30th ) with rebuilt class definitions to set up " Indian vs Harley " battles in all classes . Being staged at the " Nahetal Arena " at ClassicX Landhaus and Hotel near Gensingen / Germany , CCE is putting up some € 4,000 in contingency prize value and says that the new concept " may change the nature of Ride-In bike show classes for the future . " The ' Harley vs . Indian wars ' are back - well not quite - but German Harley and Indian custom parts distributor Custom Chrome Europe has taken a bold step to level the playing field to boost the chances of equal custom show competition between the two iconic American brands by changing the rules under which CCE coorganized bike shows will be run

in the future ." The event is being staged some 4 km from CCE ' s European HQ and warehouse at Grolsheim . Last year saw a Ride-In bike show added to the " Rheinhessen Rumble " for the first time , and CCE says that " this bike show will be the first in the world to be structured to recognize the growing importance of Indian custom bikes and stock conversions , with both brands ' fighting it out ' in the same classes . There will be four classes , updated from the " classic " CCE Faak Ride-In bike show that has been a staple on the European bike show circuit for years - the primary Championship class , Modified Harley / Indian , Jammer Old School ( now integrating Choppers ) and Sportster / Scout Engines - which will include customized examples of the new Sportster S and Indian ' s FTRs . Custom-Chrome-Europe . com

Italian suspension specialist Andreani Group has announced the opening of its first U . S . office and distribution center , located at Hendersonville , NC . The facility is building a stock of products from its own lines ( such as its award-winning Misano cartridges ) as well as well-known brands that will be distributed to U . S . bicycle shops and motorcycle dealerships . Luciano Ubaldini , President of Andreani USA , says that the U . S . facility has a 10,000 sq ft distribution center and Andreani USA offices . The company currently employs four people in the U . S . and expects that number to increase as business grows . Andreani USA currently distributes products from SKF , Intek , Kayaba , Showa and Öhlins , as well as its own Andreani line of suspensions for motorcycles and bicycles .

“ The Andreani Group is thrilled to open our operations in the United States . The U . S . market is a tremendous

opportunity for our company . We believe that our approach to highperformance two-wheelers , which is to provide great products and help technicians by offering comprehensive training , will have a significant impact on bicycle and motorcycle riders in the USA ,” said Luciano . Founded in Pesaro , Italy , in 1987 by Giuseppe Andreani , a former motorcycle racing champion , Andreani Group International was conceived to support the performance needs of motorcycle riders and racers . Giuseppe

quickly realized that the science of vehicle suspension was not well understood by riders and technicians in the motorcycle world , so worked with industry experts to build what is now a highly regarded training program , which quickly became the premier resource for technicians and tuners in Europe to get the most out of their motorcycles . " Andreani USA will begin offering this type of training in the United States later this year and will encourage technicians from its customers ’

Luciano Ubaldini , President of Andreani USA

dealerships to attend , along with tuners from some of the top road racing and motocross teams in the industry . " The company will also offer training for mountain bike racing teams and technicians , leveraging the company ’ s deep roots in all types of performance two-wheelers ." The company expects the staff in Hendersonville to grow to 10-15 employees by the end of 2023 and will expand to offer more products and more top brands of motorcycle and bicycle suspension products . www . andreaniusa . com