Author Archives: Robert Braun

Robert, along with his brother Roger now own Braun’s is BICYCLES with retail & service operations in both Kitchener and Guelph Ontario Canada, an extensive online presence with Brauns Online and a very active eBay store called BraunsBicycles.

Having grown up in the business started by his grandparents and later developed by his parents, Robert has experienced many diverse parts of the bicycle business. It started when he was put to work in the back shop with minor bike repairs, up to the point now where Robert gives leadership to the family’s vast bicycle interests.

From spending time designing bicycles for suppliers to caring for the future development of the company’s communications needs, life is every changing. Today Robert spends much of his time in strategic directions, product development and marketing for the family’s companies.

For leisure time, Robert enjoys cycle touring and camping with his wife and kids.

Kitchener’s Cycling Master Plan – Info Sessions

The City of Kitchener in Ontario, Canada is developing a Cycling Master Plan with the ultimate goal of creating policies, programs, design standards and infrastructure that support and promote both recreational and commuter cycling.

A meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Read More

My New Road Bike

I can’t believe that today is THE day!  Finally she is here.  Tonight after work, I can finally take my new steed home.  I have planned, I have executed, I have waited, it is finally done.  My new Rocky Mountain bicycle is now MINE.  She is here, built and ready. Read More

Comfortable Ergonomic Ergon Grips

I hate it when my hands ache or go numb.  Over the years, I have talked to many riders who’s  hands and forearms hurt or are numb on rides.  This can be a problem all too familiar to bikers.  Basically this is caused by excessive pressure on sensitive areas of the palms of your hands and incorrect positioning of the hand on the bike’s handlebar. Read More

New Electric Adult Trike from Belize

For the last few years we have needed to install  motor kits onto adult tricycles in order to provide an electric trike for our customers who wanted to remain active, wanted the stability of a tricycle and wanted that extra boost that a motor provides. Read More

Has Braun’s ever Won any Awards?

Yes we have, and it is because we have the Bike Industry’s BEST STAFF.  No really – I’m not just saying it – I mean it.  They really are.  Our Guys and Gals love riding their bikes.  They enjoy meeting and helping people.  They really are great to be around.  At Braun’s we are fortunate to have them.  But we aren’t the only ones who think so.  Because of our staff, Braun’s has won Read More

Where are Braun’s Locations?

We have two Retail Stores and Service centres in Canada that ship world wide.  One in Kitchener Ontario and the other in Guelph Ontario.

Online we operate an extensive interactive store with over 7,000 unique products. Read More

Lifetime Service on a Bike

For LIFE – Really?  Like for more than a year or two?  YES – for the entire time that the original owner owns the bicycle.  Maybe 3 years, or 5 or whatever.  When Braun’s says Lifetime we mean it (We’ve been in the bicycle business for 85 years now).
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Do New Bikes Need Service?

You are so excited!  Finally the day has arrived and you get to bring home your NEW baby.  Your brand new bicycle.  It is just perfect.  It fits well, it looks fantastic, it is so smooth, it is going to be just perfect to help you get out there and enjoy the great outdoors. Read More

Has Your Mailing Address Changed

If your mailing address / contact information has changed since you last received your yearly Braun’s Club Tread Dividend Certificate, or you’re not sure if we have it correct - please email us your complete Read More

How Do I Find those Hard to Find Bike Widgets

You know when you want that special bike thing.  We have a very extensive inventory.  However it is impossible to have everything.  For example sometimes you need a very unique  part for your beloved bike, or size 50 cycling shoes, or HOT pink cork handlebar tape, Read More