Product/Tech

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle has unveiled a custom paint scheme that highlights the personality and talents of Trek-Segafredo star, John Degenkolb.

SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Chrome Industries' new Welterweight Collection of bags feature the brand's traditional styles made with lighter weight materials that the company says are just as durable. To save weight, the brand even developed a new aluminum version of its trademark seat buckle-style strap buckle. 

TRYSIL, Norway (BRAIN) — Sweet Protection has released an updated version of its top-of-the-line Bushwhacker II helmet as well as the more affordable Dissenter helmet model.

OSLO, Norway (BRAIN) — Db Equipment has entered the bike travel bag market with two models, a road bike bag endorsed by Team Sky and a mountain bike bag endorsed by the Atherton team.

TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle Co. has launched a product range featuring "The Simpsons." The line includes three limited-edition collections of complete bikes and framesets featuring one of the three iconic designs: the Bart & Crossbone, the Springfield Character Wrap, and the Color Block.

WOODINVILLE, Wash. (BRAIN) — SMG (Shape My Grip) grips are made from a custom blend of materials to reduce road vibration and hand numbness and provide a safe, ergonomic grip.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — RockShox has brought back the Judy suspension fork model, now with modern features including room for up to 2.8-inch tires (in 29-inch and 27.5-inch models), Boost and Torque Cap compatibility and a new chassis.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Renovo Hardwood Bicycles has introduced the John Day, an adventure/gravel bike with a lightweight hollow wooden frame that the company said is engineered to deliver exceptional vibration damping for a smooth ride.

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. (BRAIN) — After a year and a half of development, Spēd Precision says its wheel production has ramped up and the brand is now shipping globally.