Product/Tech
![Standard 29 mountain frameset Standard 29 mountain frameset](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/Standard%2029.jpg?itok=I5y4bYbV)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (BRAIN) — Apparel brand Twin Six will is getting into the bike business, with four new frames it will debut next week at Interbike.
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AMES, Iowa (BRAIN) — Auto cleaner brand Armor All is introducing a line of bicycle cleaners and lubricants in a deal with Iowa-based importer Cycle Force Group.
![Assos' first mountain bike bibs, the T.Rally Short. Assos' first mountain bike bibs, the T.Rally Short.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/T.rallyShort%202.jpg?itok=WWkCOka-)
LUGANO, Switzerland (BRAIN) — When Assos — the inventor of the Lycra bike short and long-time supplier of high-end roadie apparel — decided to come out with its first mountain bike line, baggy shorts were not really part of the plan.
![Photo from Orbea's recall page. Photo from Orbea's recall page.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/horquilla.jpg?itok=Nd7CWvGH)
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Orbea is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 715 Avant bikes and framesets, because of concerns over cracking forks. The relevant forks were for use with disc brakes.
![The spokes on each side of the wheel, along with their hub ring, can be replaced. The spokes on each side of the wheel, along with their hub ring, can be replaced.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/easton%20flange.jpg?itok=zPcBAfsJ)
Editor's note: This story was originally published Aug. 27. This version is updated to clarify how the E100 spokes are replaced in case of damage. We also added a photo of the spoke ring and the new rim shape.
![The Canyon MRSC on display at Eurobike last week. The Canyon MRSC on display at Eurobike last week.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/DSC01890.jpg?itok=NRFCOYd9)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — BMC’s Impec concept bike wasn’t the only theoretical display bike on show at Eurobike. Canyon Bicycle, which is not distributed in the U.S. currently, showed a wild idea for a totally wired (and wireless) high performance full suspension road bike.
![GoPro's doggy cam mount is for action dogs, Euro or otherwise. GoPro's doggy cam mount is for action dogs, Euro or otherwise.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/eurodog.jpg?itok=CFhzM5sb)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Some say that what you see at Eurobike is coming to the U.S. market soon — maybe as soon as next month's Interbike show (like the GoPro doggy camera mount), or maybe in a matter of years (electric unicycles? Well, maybe someday).
![The new S5 has a Cevelo-branded aero drop bar. The new S5 has a Cevelo-branded aero drop bar.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/cervelo%20bar.jpg?itok=DxBl-7OI)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — After winning awards for the S5 VWD aero road bike, engineers at Cervélo didn't sit back and bask in the glory for long. "We took it as a challenge," said Heather Henderson, senior product manager at Cervélo. "We knew we could make it faster."
![The powder-coated TS-2.2 is less expensive than its chrome brother. The powder-coated TS-2.2 is less expensive than its chrome brother.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/DSC01849_2.jpg?itok=j2wa9IFL)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Park Tool has made a change to one of its most iconic shop tools, the TS-2.2 truing stand. More precisely, the Minnesota manufacturer is offering a new version of its professional-quality truing stand in a powder-coated finish in its trademark shade of blue.
![The new SB6c. The new SB6c.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/The%20new%20SB6c%20was%20displayed%20front%20and%20center%20in%20Yeti%27s%20booth%20at%20Eurobike..jpg?itok=ONxUeaEf)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Scarcely one month after launching the SB5c trail bike and just one week after it introduced a new cross-country race model, Yeti rolled out a third new bike on the opening day of Eurobike.
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FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Before the Eurobike show floor opened, journalists gathered around the coffee bar in BMC's sleek and modern booth for a critical cup to fuel the day ahead.
![The CamelBak Kudo. The CamelBak Kudo.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/camelbak.jpg?itok=VCGcAhdJ)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — CamelBak is chasing the enduro rider with two new packs with padded inserts and other features designed for the race discipline.
![Knight's 95 mm clinchers. Knight's 95 mm clinchers.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/knight95_carbon_wheel_pair2.jpg?itok=i-3zGsPN)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — A new high-end road wheel brand is offering a fresh take on construction and aerodynamic features, as well as an international dream team of wheel and carbon fiber industry veterans as its founding executives.
![The Dolomites Evo The Dolomites Evo](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/DolomitesEvo80153007_08.jpg?itok=swzPW2nH)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — A collaboration between Michelin and Northwave has resulted in two new mountain bike sole models being used on three new Northwave shoes for next season.
![The new Shimano R321W The new Shimano R321W](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/SH-R321W_01.jpg?itok=JLQl5JRO)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Timed for the opening of the Eurobike show here this week, Shimano has announced a new top-tier road shoe and some new handlebar, stem and seatpost options offered in its PRO brand.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — Garmin made two product announcements as the Eurobike show opened here with an outdoor demo day Tuesday.
![A Swiss Giro distributor explains MIPS to a retailer Wednesday. A Swiss Giro distributor explains MIPS to a retailer Wednesday.](https://bicycleretailer.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/article/MIPSatGiro.jpg?itok=AFBl6K9t)
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany (BRAIN) — BRG Sports has made a minority investment in the Swedish company that developed the MIPS helmet technology, which is used by several helmet brands including POC and Scott Sports.
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PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cargo bike brand Yuba Bicycles is launching the Flip Flop, a kids' balance bike with a rear rack and a novel frame design that can be flipped over to add about an inch to the frame size for a growing child.
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STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — POC is adding MIPS technology to its Octal road helmet; the Garmin-Sharp pro team will use the new model at the Vuelta a España, which begins Saturday.