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The Japanese industrial giant Yamaha may not yet be a prominent name in U.S. retail shops, but the company’s patent filings suggest strong interest in the e-bike market here.

The Swiftwick Pursuit Ultralight Four in heather color.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BRAIN) — Swiftwick is launching a new lightweight Merino wool sock line for cycling, called The Pursuit Ultralight.

The RX8 gravel race shoe gets a new color option inspired by the Southwest landscape.

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Shimano announced 15 redesigned shoes on Friday, with updates to its entry-level road and mountain bike lines, its flagship gravel race shoe, and its Mountain Enduro lineup.

CANTON, Mass. (BRAIN) — Kryptonite's new Incite bike light line takes some new approaches to the market. The brand measures the lights' power by lux, instead of lumens, which is more common in the U.S. market.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale is conducting a recall of the front racks used on some Cannondale Treadwell bike models because the rack's bolts can allow the rack to fall off. 

With a 28-mph assist, Yamaha's newest e-bike is available at bike shops this summer.
The Civante is Yamaha's first Class 3 e-bike.

CYPRESS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yamaha Bicycles unveils the new Civante Class 3 e-bike this summer, expanding its lineup of fitness-focused road bikes.

PLEASANTON, Calif. (BRAIN) — Jakroo Custom Apparel recently expanded their mountain bike apparel offering with the introduction of the Flow trail jersey and the Flux trail short for both men and women.

CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Spinergy's new GXX gravel wheels feature a new carbon rim design and the brand's PBO fiber spokes.

Specialized is recalling certain 2019 and 2020 Sirrus and Sirrus X models.

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components has issued a safety notice about certain 2019 and 2020 Sirrus and Sirrus X models because of incorrect crankset installation.

Editor's note: the voluntary recall, announced June 19, 2020, was announced as an official recall with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Healthy Canadians on July 16, 2020.

Triumph's Trekker GT e-bike.

HINCKLEY, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — The British motorcycle brand Triumph is releasing its first e-bike, an aluminum-frame model that will retail for about $3,750.

Tagged Electric bike

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass has added a new hip pack to its waterproof pack line.

COTATI, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yuba Bicycles has launched a limited edition off-road electric cargo bike, the Spicy Curry AT. The new model is spec'd with front suspension, seatpost suspension, off-road tires and other components designed to carry passengers or gear over gravel, dirt or other off-road terrain.

State Bicycle's 4130 All-Road blends gravel, commuting and touring.

TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle Co.'s new 4130 All-Road blends gravel, commuting and touring into one sub-$1,000 model. With options for 700c or 650b wheels, 11-speed drivetrain and accessory mounts, the All-Road offers versatility and a five-year warranty.

The Frame

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Skratch Labs is making a limited seasonal rerelease of one of its Sport Hydration Drink Mix flavors, Pineapple. Pineapple Sport Hydration Drink Mix is available in 440 gram bags exclusively to the Specialty Run, Bike, and Outdoor channels through this summer.

This plant-based system is designed specifically for athletes in intense training blocks and includes BCAAs, Adaptogens, and L-Glutamine.
Nuun launched its newest product suite, The Podium Series.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Hydration company Nuun launched its newest product suite on May 18, The Podium Series.

 Lobster Lock is the first folding attached bike lock.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Lobster Lock is the first folding attached bike lock designed primarily for commuters.

Pirelli unveiled the Scorpion XC RC racing tire.

MILAN (BRAIN) — Pirelli has released the Scorpion XC RC racing tire that will be part of its mountain bike line.

Returning to cycling in 2017, Pirelli debuted its mountain bike tires in February 2019. At the same time, the company signed a technical partnership agreement with the Trek Pirelli team.

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — While some dynamo hubs are factory sealed and difficult to service, the KASAI FS (Field Serviceable) fix the problem. The hub bearings and coils can be replaced by consumers or shop employees, not requiring shipment to the factory. 

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Hammerhead has added Strava Live Segments for its Karoo head unit. Strava Live Segments became available on May 7, allowing riders to enjoy real-time Strava segment insights with live data for segment QOMs/KOMs, the rider's previous best time, and that of the rider's closest rivals.

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