Product/Tech

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.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling 2,840 of its 2017-2019 model Super Commuter+ 8S e-bikes because a front fender bolt can unthread causing the fender to fall into the front wheel.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (BRAIN) — Canfield Bikes unveiled the fifth-generation of its steel hardtail, the Nimble 9, for 2020.

LONDON (BRAIN) — With the growing popularity of indoor training and racing, Rapha has created a new collection of apparel and accessories designed for efficiency and comfort.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — When Adam Hokin and Vishaal Mali began designing a bicycle generator, they started from scratch and followed the Apple game plan.
Devise a closed system more powerful and efficient than what's on the market.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Memory Pilot's Rear Seat Fender is intended for mountain, road and gravel bikes. The company offers dealer customization on the products and says it has low lead times.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles has issued a modern version of the iconic 1979 26-inch BMX Cruiser frameset to celebrate the brand's new partnership with founder Gary Turner and his son Craig.

SANTEE, Calif. (BRAIN) — The new Sidi Defender 20 is the Italian manufacture's take on the modern trail shoe.

FRYEBURG, Maine (BRAIN) — Reid, which launched in the US four years ago with three fat bike models, has updated its fat bike line for 2020.

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Marin Mountain Bikes Inc. has launched the latest additions in its MultiTrac line of full suspension mountain bikes, the new Rift Zone Carbon.
Consisting of two models, the Rift Zone Carbon 1 and Rift Zone Carbon 2, they expand the Rift Zone line to provide higher-spec models.

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Unior's 1693EL Electric-assist Repair Stand was designed for e-bike service.

CHICO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Paul Component Engineering is now offering its Dropper Trigger lever in a 31.8mm clamp size, joining the company's 22.8 size that's been available for over a year. The new size is intended to be used on road handlebars, mounted next to the stem.

NOTTINGHAM, England (BRAIN) — Indoor training bike company Wattbike announced the launch of the Wattbike Atom in the U.S.

LYONS, Colo. (BRAIN) — REEB Cycles has announced its 2020 bike lineup, which includes updated and new bike models, including a re-designed and re-focused SQWEEB v3 full suspension 29er and a new Jeff Lenosky-signature ReDikyelous hardtail.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Gazelle Bikes has launched their 2020 product line with the unveiling of the new Gazelle Ultimate T10 HMB.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Trail Butter, a nut-based, spreadable, all-natural energy snack with a loyal following among endurance runners, is actively expanding into the cycling segment.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bag maker Jandd is offering a small bag for retailers to stash assorted accessories, including power cords, keys, and owners' manuals, that come with e-bikes.