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MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Wolf Tooth Components has re-branded and re-launched its line of elliptical chainrings for 1x drivetrains for mountain bike, cyclocross and gravel bike use.

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — Shimano's latest iteration of its Ultegra road group includes cassette options with up to 34-tooth cogs, Ultegra-branded disc brakes, a low-profile Shadow rear derailleur design, refined Di2 options and new wheels.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Populo Bicycles' new Sport model is a singlespeed urban e-bike that retails for less than $1,000.

MONTARGIS, France (BRAIN) — After more than three years in development, Hutchinson Tires has launched its ElevenStorm compound, which the company is now using for its Fusion 5 tubeless-ready Galactik race, Performance and All Season road models.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — G-Form has released two new additions to its lineup of bike protection. The Elite Elbow Guards and Elite Knee Guards are enhanced versions of the brand's traditional Pro-X Elbow Pads and Pro-X Knee Pads.

BREMBATE, Italy (BRAIN) — The new 3T Fundi disc fork is for road riders who use high-volume tires and disc brakes. The fork uses 3T's Sqaero tube profile developed for 3T's Exploro aero gravel bike.

WATKINSVILLE, Ga. (BRAIN) — Tifosi Optics' new Davos is a new model for the summer 2017 season.

The Davos has a hybrid full-frame shield lens and extensive coverage. The design offers a wide field of vision and a lightweight, durable Grilamid TR-90 frame.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ibis Cycles has revealed the fourth generation of its Mojo HD trail bike, called the HD4.

The HD4 has 27.5-inch wheels and 150mm of rear wheel travel, using the latest iteration of the dw-link suspension design.

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Wheels Mfg. has released a new Headset Cup Press, a shop-grade tool with two machined aluminum handles, a 1/2-inch threaded rod, and two machined aluminum drifts.

VERO BEACH, Fla. (BRAIN) — USAMade Components has just released its new Oval series of chainrings. Retail prices start at $20.99 for the rings, which have been in development for over a year.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — G-Form's new Pro Bib Shorts offer the comfort and ventilation of a professional-grade base layer bib along with hip protection. The bibs complement G-Form's lineup of biking bottoms, which already includes men's and women's Pro-B Bike Shorts and Pro-X Compression Short.

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — World Jerseys, in collaboration with the Warrior Foundation in San Diego, is offering a free Purple Heart Jersey for anyone in the industry who has received the military award in a U.S. conflict.

OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin International Inc. has announced the VIRB 360, a compact fully spherical 360-degree camera. The waterproof VIRB 360 captures video up to 5.7K/30fps, with four built-in microphones. Garmin's 4K Spherical Stabilization feature promises to make videos smooth and steady.

LONGMONT, Colo. (BRAIN) — Gore Cycle Wear's new GORE Fiber Socks are made of a material that combes ePTFE (expanded polytetrafluoroethylene) fiber with Merino wool and other fibers. The company said the technology directs moisture away from the skin. The ePTFE fibers also add durability, the company said.

CHICO, Calif. (BRAIN) —  Paul Components is making limited runs of its anodized aluminum parts in blue over the next six months. The company said after the runs are over, it will retire the color until blue is back in style.

BOZEMAN, Mont. (BRAIN) — Terrene Tires, a new brand launched last year, has announced a new McFly model available in a 2.8-inch width.  

MILAN (BRAIN) — Pirelli is returning to the bicycle market with a line of road tires that will be available this fall.

ROUSE HILL, Australia (BRAIN) — JetBlack has launched its first electronic trainer, the WhisperDrive Smart Trainer. Unlike most electronic trainers, the new WhisperDrive is self-powered and actually contains a battery that is charged during use and can be used to charge cell phones or other devices.

Nearly 10,000 stems were sold in the aftermarket and as OE spec.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Profile Design is recalling about 9,700 Cobra S handlebar stems because the carbon-wrapped stems can corrode and break.

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Velopedia, The infographic book of cycling, is a new title by author Rober Dineen, published by Aurum Press.

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