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COLOGNE, Germany (BRAIN) — Bombtrack's new Hook ADV bike model was inspired by 1990s-era cross-country mountain bikes, but with gravel bike handling, a 40-millimeter travel suspension fork and a dropper post. 

The company said it will offer the Hook ADV in limited quantities this fall. 

LUGANO, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Assos new UMA GT Half Tights are lightweight, highly breathable summer tighs to provide more protection against the sun on hot days and as an option for chilly summer morning rides.

Lighter, discrete drive units are tuned for sporty road use. "You just maybe use (the motor) for 20 minutes."
Maserati Trofeo e-road bike, with Bafang's motor, was a Eurobike hit.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — It was a hard-to-miss trend at Eurobike this year. Electric drive systems are now appearing on the holiest of holy bikes: the high-end performance road bike.

Tagged Electric bike / Eurobike
The Maya 2.0.

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kali Protectives has released its new Maya 2.0 enduro helmet and Alpine full face helmet, both of which feature the brand's Low Density Layer (LDL) padding system.

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Unior USA has announced that its Bicycle Mechanics Handbook, Volume 1, is now in stock. The handbook was written by Denise Belzil, owner of and instructor at Techno Cycle in Montreal.

EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Burley Design's new Coho XC trailer is designed for everything from single-track bikepacking to long distance touring. The trailer is designed to be compatible with hubs with axles 126-197 millimeters.

BRISTOL, U.K. (BRAIN) — Tailfin has launched a new rear bag for mountain bikes on Kickstarter.

GT Fury Team

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles has introduced a new version of its Fury downhill model that can be set up for 190 millimeters of travel with 29-inch wheels or 200 millimeters in 27.5-inch mode.

The New Tifosi Alliant

WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (BRAIN) — Tifosi Optics new releases for summer 2018 include the Alliant, Swick and Smoove models. 

BRIGHTON, Mich. (BRAIN) — KOM Cycling's Tubeless Sealant Injector uses a narrow injector that fits inside a Presta valve after the valve core is removed. Most other injectors fit over the outside of the valve stem.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giant's updated Defy 2019 endurance road bike model range adds a new handlebar design intended to increase comfort. The range, which uses disc brakes and stock tubeless tires throughout, also includes one model with a proprietary dual-sided power meter. 

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek Cycling Components has announced the release of their DB Air CS and DB Coil CS shocks in trunnion-mount versions.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — BMC is recalling its Timemachine 01 bikes and frames because in some situations the front tire can hit the downtube, posing a fall hazard.

The CPSC said BMC has received four reports of falls in the U.S., including one that resulted in a broken finger. 

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Chris King Precision Components has released its first-ever integrated headset, which it calls the DropSet 1. The DropSet 1 is also the first CKPC headset with a ceramic bearing option.

HAIFA, Israel (BRAIN) — Everysight, which has been building interest in its heads-up cycling smart glasses since at least 2015, has now turned on its webstore for consu

SEYMOUR, Conn. (BRAIN) — Thule, which launched its first hydration pack line last year, has added two new collections for 2019. The new Thule Rail is designed for aggressive trail riding and enduro racing, while the Thule UpTake is made for biking, hiking or skiing.

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Strava has broken up its premium membership program into three packages, available as a bundle or a la carte.

SIMI VALLEY, Calif, (BRAIN) — Raleigh's 2018 e-bike line includes the Kodiak Pro iE e-MTB, and the Venture iE, an all-purpose cruiser or commuter bike.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Hexlox has introduced a modular thru axle that allows retailers to reduce inventory by stocking three models that should fit most thru axle bikes, including standard, Boost and fat bike frames and forks.

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is recalling about 10,000 Bontrager Lin Pro flat pedal because the pedal spindles can break.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Trek has received five reports from consumers of broken spindles. No injuries have been reported.

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