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Garmin updates Vector power meter pedals with new pedal pods

April 16, 2015

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin has announced updates to its Vector power meter pedals, with a redesigned pedal pod that is more easily setup and transferred between bikes.

Posted in Product/Tech

Bike hooks sold at Home Depot being recalled

April 15, 2015

WATERLOO, Iowa (BRAIN) — The maker of bike storage hooks sold exclusively at Home Depot is recalling about 120,000 of the hooks because they can detach and allow a bike to fall. 

Posted in Recalls

SRAM goes 1x for the road with new Rival 1 and Force 1 groups

April 15, 2015
The new Force 1 crank shown with a 42-tooth chainring.

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — SRAM is introducing two single-chainring road groups for the 2016 model year, the Rival 1 and Force 1 groups (the previous cyclocross group, Force CX1, is now renamed Force 1).

Posted in Product/Tech

Strider requiring continuing dealers to sign new MAP policy

April 15, 2015

RAPID CITY, S.D. (BRAIN) — Strider Sports Intl., Inc. has rolled out a new authorized dealer agreement and MAP policy. 

Posted in Industry News

Highway Two to be Knog's exclusive US distributor

April 15, 2015

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Beginning late summer, Highway Two will be the exclusive U.S. distributor of Knog accessories. Highway Two also will distribute Knog in Canada, alongside Live to Play Sports.

Posted in Industry News

Shimano updates Deore XT group, offering its version of Boost and 1x11

April 15, 2015

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Shimano released a wide array of updates to its popular Deore XT group on Wednesday, prior to the opening of the Sea Otter Classic.

Posted in Product/Tech

WTB launches new 27.5 tire, the Riddler 2.4

April 15, 2015

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — WTB is releasing a new tire at the Sea Otter Classic on Wednesday. The Riddler 2.4, named for WTB-sponsored rider Nathan Riddle, combines a fast-rolling center tread with larger outside knobs. It is intended primarily for rear tire use.

Posted in Product/Tech

3T offers bar-mounted monitor screen device for cycling apps

April 15, 2015

BREMBATE, Italy (BRAIN) — Component brand 3T is branching out with a new handlebar-mounted device that mirrors smartphone apps.

Posted in New Products

100% introduces performance sunglasses

April 14, 2015

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — Goggle and casual sunglass brand 100% has expanded into performance sunglasses with the introduction of the Speedcraft and more compact Speedcraft SL.

Posted in New Products

Nalini's Black Label collection is identical to the brand's pro team kit

April 14, 2015

OXNARD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Nalini's new summer Black Label road cycling clothing collection has features and materials identical to what the brand provides its sponsored pro racing teams.

Posted in New Products

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