Product/Tech

KEMPELE, Finland (BRAIN) — Polar is announcing a new Strava Bundle promotion for customers who purchase its Polar V650 GPS cycling computer between Wednesday March 9 and April 30.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Taiwan's Microshift is getting into the electric-shifting game, at least conceptually. Microshift said its design is intended for the mid-priced market, not the upper-end market where other brands have introduced their electronic offerings.

WHITEFISH, Mont. (BRAIN) — Hammer Nutrition has released a chocolate flavor for Perpetuem, its long-distance fuel mix.

YECLA, Spain (BRAIN) — The Cloud 352 triathlon helmet from Spain’s Catlike incorporates a new Dual AEROSystem shell design that allows it to adapt to riding conditions thanks to the interchangeable shells.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (BRAIN) — Trainer brand Kinetic, which recently launched its Kinetic Fit power-based training application, is introducing a video streaming subscription package with The Sufferfest.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — E-thirteen has created a stronger DH rear wheel design by reducing the space between its proprietary 7-speed cassette and the hub's drive-side spoke flange. The new LG1R Carbon wheel is going to be raced this season by DH star Aaron Gwin.

KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — Diamondback has unveiled its new suspension system — a patent-pending short-link four-bar design called Level Link — in two new aluminum-framed models available at retail next week: the 27.5-plus-wheeled Catch and 27.5-inch Release.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Tim Krueger, the founder of Advocate Cycles, a boutique off-road bike brand from Minnesota, is prepping a line of tires under the Wend label. Krueger will launch the full line at the Interbike show this fall.

TAIPEI (BRAIN) — Last week WTB hinted that it would release some "high-end road tires" at the Taipei Cycle Show.

SAN DIEGO — Lake Cycling has launched the MXZ400, a winter boot boasting double the warmth and coverage than the Dutch brand’s MXZ303.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Advanced Sports' Fuji brand updated its Gran Fondo line of comfort/performance road bikes with a new frame material technology that damps vibrations.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — WTB will be unveiling a new 650b tire named the Horizon 650 x 47c Road Plus TCS at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show this weekend.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — VeloPress is offering a new cookbook from chef Biju Thomas and Dr. Allen Lim: Feed Zone Table: Family-Style Meals to Nourish Life and Sport.

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (BRAIN) — SRAM is releasing a new line of mountain bike disc brakes, called Level. The new line of 2-piston brakes will replaces some SRAM and Avid brakes in the company's model line.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Industry Nine has added a version of its Torch Classic Mountain hub for the centerlock brake rotor interface. Torch Classic Mountain Center Lock will be available in Boost and traditional mountain configurations.

TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle Co. has introduced its first 29er mountain bikes featuring graphics by artist and Cadence Cycling owner Dustin Klein.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM has updated the graphics throughout its Red road group with mechanical shifting, making it more similar to its wireless Red group.

BIG FLATS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Stan's NoTubes is introducing a new tire sealant formula called Race Sealant. The company also announced a new in-house R&D division and a new logo as it celebrates 15 years in business.

INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Zipp is bringing its NSW (Nest Speed Weaponry) technology to its 404 wheelsets, creating a premium model that retails for $3,100 a pair.