Product/Tech
CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — Spinergy says increased efficiency at its factory is allowing it lower prices on its bicycle wheels.
CASTLE PINES, Colo. (BRAIN) — Colorado-based distributor Italian Bicycle Group N.A. is now distributing the JARVIS smart trainer from MagneticDays.
COTATI, Calif. (BRAIN) — Yuba Bicycles has announced three new product additions for the new years: a new entry level compact cargo bike, a weather-protective rear canopy for longtails and new kickstand that can be activated by cable from the front of the bike.
EAST LANSING, Mich. (BRAIN) — Accessory and tool brand KOM Cycling is now shipping its new tubeless tire tool, which has several innovative features and retails for $15.99.
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets will collaborate with Bob Haro Design on a limited-edition Custom 500 SE to pay homage to the BMX icon.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bicycle retailers will get their first peek of the new Aventon Sinch and Level models at CABDA West.
BEND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Spurcycle has launched a new hip pack design, with first production of 200 units released in December.
BOULDER, COLO. (BRAIN) — Stages Cycling announced Monday lower pricing for its power meters. Stages now offers power measurement beginning at $299 for a Shimano 105 R7000 Power L meter and ranging up to $999 for Shimano DuraAce R9100 LR Power.
CINCINNATI (BRAIN) — INFINIT Nutrition, a sports nutrition company specializing in custom-blended nutrition, has unveiled a new Custom Protein Recovery online platform and product line.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Chris King Precision Components will begin accepting orders this month for hubs and conversion kits with licensed Shimano Micro Spline drivesheels. The hubs and kits will start shipping Jan. 31.
OREM, Utah (BRAIN) — K9 Sport Sack has released the biggest dog carrier on the market, the Rover. It's made for dogs that can't keep up on hikes or bike rides or for a way to ride public transit with your canine.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — BMC is recalling all 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 Disc bicycles and framesets because the fork steerer tube can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Ritte is returning from years of relative inactivity with the Satyr gravel bike.
The Satyr is designed by Tom Kellogg of Spectrum, with size-specific Reynolds tubing and geometry and colors inspired by vintage British sports cars.
FREEHOLD, N.J. (BRAIN) — The new fully reflective JET Roll Supersonic XLR tool roll will be available in January and is intended for the mixed-terrain road and gravel racer.
BENSALEM, Pa. (BRAIN) — AKAS Tex, a Pennsylvania-based textile manufacturer, has introduced a one-way wicking fabric designed to keep athletes cool, dry, and fresh. The company says its ProCool fabric is the only one-way wicking fabric made in the U.S.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — After announcing a safety notice in October regarding some Surly bike racks, QBP is now conducting a recall of the racks in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Profile Design is recalling about 260 of its Aeria Ultimate carbon aerobars because they can crack and break.
The company has received two reports of the bars cracking or breaking. No injuries were reported.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Soma, which bills itself as the brand of the everyday cyclist, is going a new direction with its new Crit King road clincher, which is intended as a race-only tire.