Product/Tech
(BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is getting highly analytical when it comes to how bicycle rims slice through the air.
LONDON (BRAIN) — Chater-Lea, which began making bike components in 1890, was reborn last year after being mothballed for more than 30 years. This summer the reborn UK-based manufacturer launched a new crankset to match the pedal it introduced last year.
OXFORD, N.C. (BRAIN) — A company with expertise in speciality coatings containing carbon, quartz, and ceramic fibers certainly would seem to have the ideal background to formulate an effective tire sealant.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Cannondale, which issued a safety notice in July about front racks used on some of its Treadwell bike models, is now conducting a recall of the racks with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Salsa Cycles has issued a safety notice for certain Carbon Deluxe V2 and Carbon V2 forks equipped on Cutthroat model bikes that were shipped to dealers beginning in September 2019.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued recall notices for two of the three bike helmets that failed tests performed by Consumer Reports magazine last year. After the magazine test, one of the helmet makers disputed its findings, calling them "fake news." That company, Morpher, is now closed.
SANTEE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Sidi is launching a new gravel riding shoe for the 2021 season.
The Sidi Gravel features the brand's MTB Competition sole for efficient pedaling and traction off the bike. The sole is toe spike compatible for muddy conditions.
DENVER (BRAIN) — BOA Technology's new Li2 dial platform will debut on cycling shoes this fall from Fizik, Scott, Rapha, Gaerne, Lake and DMT, and on new shoes from Bontrager, Giro, Louis Garneau and Specialized in 2021. Some top professional riders are already racing in shoes with the new dials.
ASOLO, Italy (BRAIN) — Selle Italia is releasing a new saddle line that will be manufactured in Italy using sustainable processes. The saddles can be disassembled and recycled at the end of their usable lives.
PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — CamelBak introduces the new Pro series for spring 2021 as part of the continued expansion of its bike pack collection.
(BRAIN) — Granite Designs Stash RCX Tool System was designed to carry a multi-tool inside the steerer tube of road and gravel bikes. The tool is accessible from the stem top cap.
(BRAIN) — Goodyear Bicycle Tires has expanded its road bicycle tire offering with the launch of additional models in its existing Ultra-High Performance Road range, along with a new range of High Performance Eagle Sport tires.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling three Active Brand AS Sweet Protection bicycle helmet models because they do not comply with U.S. safety standards and pose a risk of head injury.
RANDOLPH, Mass. (BRAIN) — Delta's new X-Mount Handlebar Pro provides placement for a phone and/or cycling computer while riding.
CHIUDUNO, Italy (BRAIN) — Cycling helmet manufacturer Kask debuts its new model, the Mojito³. Replacing the Mojito X model, it builds on the strengths of its predecessor, offering commuters, e-bikers and enthusiast road riders a helmet that doesn't compromise on safety.
The Japanese industrial giant Yamaha may not yet be a prominent name in U.S. retail shops, but the company’s patent filings suggest strong interest in the e-bike market here.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (BRAIN) — Swiftwick is launching a new lightweight Merino wool sock line for cycling, called The Pursuit Ultralight.
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Shimano announced 15 redesigned shoes on Friday, with updates to its entry-level road and mountain bike lines, its flagship gravel race shoe, and its Mountain Enduro lineup.
CANTON, Mass. (BRAIN) — Kryptonite's new Incite bike light line takes some new approaches to the market. The brand measures the lights' power by lux, instead of lumens, which is more common in the U.S. market.