Product/Tech
(BRAIN) — Rapha has developed what it calls "a super lightweight, pedal-friendly, and trail-oriented knee pad," created in partnership with Rheontm Labs.
OAKLAND, Calif. (BRAIN) — HydraPak announced a new reservoir series designed for day hiking, family bike rides, and camping.
ATLANTA (BRAIN) — Wahoo released two new products this week, the POWRLINK ZERO pedal-based power meter and the dual-roller KICKR ROLLR smart trainer.
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris has unveiled the first components for its new Modular Hitch System capable of transporting one bike weighing 60 pounds or up to four with add-on accessories.
(BRAIN) — Unior USA is now distributing Sinter disk brake pads to U.S. retailers. Sinter manufactures in Europe and has been making pads for over 50 years. The pads are offered in four compounds, with options available for all popular brakes.
(BRAIN) — Kirk Pacenti is offering a 19 x 25-inch limited edition of 850 lithographic print of his All You Need Is Lugs poster.
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Easton has added a carbon handlebar to its AX series of gravel components, with specs comparable to the brand's EC90-level parts.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (BRAIN) — Rocky Mounts is entering a new market — home or commercial bike storage with integrated locks.
BUFFALO, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Lactalis has entered the post-workout recover drink category with the U.S. introduction of UP2U RECOVER protein drinks and UP2U RECOVER unflavored protein powder.
The products are made with a proprietary whey protein ingrediant the company calls PRONATIV.
OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Tektro has developed a nine-speed drivetrain specifically for entry-level e-bikes that features a cassette with the three smallest sprockets being replaceable.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Giant Bicycle has recalled some 2021 Giant and Liv adult bikes because the adjustable stem can loosen and pose a fall and injury hazard.
The recall includes the Giant Cypress DX, Giant Escape 3 Comfort, Liv Flourish FS 1, and Liv Alight 3 Comfort.
WHITE CITY, Ore. (BRAIN) —Cerakote, a spray-on ceramic polymer finish, has been available for over a decade and is a mainstay in the firearms industry, where it is lauded for its tight tolerances, chemical and corrosion resistance and other attributes.
(BRAIN) — PrestaCycle now offers its UniBlock Cassette in an 11-25 12-speed Campagnolo-compatible model. The 11-25 size is unavailable from Campy, according to PrestaCycle.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling more than 11,000 Schwinn electric scooters that were sold at bike shops and online.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek has announced new trunnion-mount versions of its DB Air and Coil IL shocks.
Cane Creek also added a quicker method for tuning the external damping features on the shocks.
LONDON (BRAIN) — Brompton has redesigned its Superlight category into the P Line, featuring a new titanium rear triangle and lightweight components.
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Endura's new Pro SL 3 jacket is designed to handle a wide range of temperatures and conditions and features large ventilation zips for breathability and is waterproof.
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Burley has expanded its Dash line of child bike seats to add an extended rail to fit more bikes.
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — PNW Components announced its first apparel collection, consisting of a unisex jacket and jersey, and a men's-specific short.
Customer requests for apparel drove PNW to enter the market.