Product/Tech
BOULDER, Colo. (VeloNews) — Olympian and longtime bike fitter Colby Pearce has partnered with a new company Lore for a 3D-printed custom road cycling shoe. The LoreOne, a hardshell, carbon cycling shoe, will launch in April.
CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM has released its Red groupset 36-tooth wireless rear derailleur to achieve a sub-1:1 gear ratio for the most difficult climbs.
SAUSALITO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Osmo Nutrition has introduced Rapid Recovery in chocolate and vanilla flavors. Rapid Recovery is designed to drink within 30 minutes of finishing a workout to maximize recovery benefits.
STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — POC, which announced two years ago that it was working with the Swedish solar startup Exeger, released the first result of that collaboration on Tuesday: A helmet with a taillight whose battery is charged by indoor or outdoor light.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Salsa has released new complete bike spec option and new color options for its Fargo, Vaya, and Marrakesh models. There are no design changes to frame or fork on these models.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Lezyne has completely redesigned its range of bicycle multitools. The company said the new line focuses on improved ergonomics, increased functionality, and class-leading precision and durability.
NEVERS, France (BRAIN) — LOOK has updated its E-765 Optimum road bike for 2021 with two new colorways.
The E-765 Optimum is a result of LOOK's carbon fibre technologies and encompassing the signature features of the French brand. The E-765 Optimum features an inbuilt Fazua motor hidden within the frame.
LONDON (BRAIN) — Gocycle has teased a glimpse of its new Generation four (G4) models ahead of their spring launch. The new 2021 Gocycle G4 and G4i models will replace the GX and GXi. Full technical specification will be revealed in March.
NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Po Campo is launching a new line of Po Campo bike bags for kids. The new line includes a Water Bottle Feed Bag, which can be strapped to the handlebars or elsewhere, a handlebar bag, and a backpack/pannier.
COTATI, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yuba Bicycles is launching a new entry-level electric cargo bike designed to attract a wider audience of customers.
The new $3,200 Kombi E5 has a frame based on the original non-electric Kombi model released last year.
(BRAIN) — Knog is taking steps to reduce the environmental impact of its products and packaging.
OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Enve is introducing two new gravel wheels as part of its Foundation Collection line of mid-priced carbon wheels. The Foundation collection already had included road and mountain bike wheels.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass introduced the new Cloudburst Jacket on Tuesday. It's the first time the 23-year-old company has used its new eliteAIR fabric technology.
The company said the material has a soft and flexible feel and offers a 43,000 g/m² breathability rating.
VICTORIA, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Islandix Systems is now selling Wheel Analytics, a digital tool for building and repairing wheels. Wheel Analytics is a kit of hardware and software for upgrading truing stands like the Park Tool TS series.
LEXINGTON, S.C. (BRAIN) — E-mobility company PWR Bike released its first e-bike. The Dually is a fat-tire bike that will retail for $2,999.
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (BRAIN) — Custom Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster vans have become the new norm at mountain bike trailheads. To help adventurers integrate their rides into their rigs, bicycle rack company RockyMounts is launching VanTrack.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Titanium manufacturer Moots announced the release of the Vamoots RCS road bike, the second new model launch in the last two years.
ATLANTA (BRAIN) — Wahoo's new KICKR Direct Connect accessory allows riders to create a wired connection between their modern indoor ride simulator and their home network.