Product/Tech
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bell Helmets has launched its first road helmet to make use of the MIPS protection system.
MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Greenstar Bikes' Ecoforce 1 is a stylish singlespeed bamboo bicycle priced for everyone.
DENVER (BRAIN) — Gates Corp. is expanding its business in the stationary bike market, gaining spec for its Carbon Drive belts on models from such brands as Stages Indoor Cycling, Schwinn Fitness and FreeMotion Fitness.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Yakima has completed a major overhaul of its roof rack products for the 2016 model year, and also revamped its dealer introduction strategy.
DERBY, Vt. (BRAIN) — Louis Garneau's Signature 84 shoes are part of the company's recently introduced 2016 model year line.
SQUAMISH, British Columbia (BRAIN) — OneUp Components' new narrow-wide chainrings fit SRAM's 94mm BCD cranks and Shimano's 96mm BCD cranks.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin on Wednesday launched a new product that uses radar to alert riders to approaching cars, plus head and tailights that react to rider speed and a new GPS-enabled head unit that will display Strava segments in real time.
Varia radar and lights
FAIRFAX, Calif. (BRAIN) — OSMO has introduced two new sports nutritional products specifically tailored for women: Strawberry Hydration and White Mocha Protein.
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Ahead of this weekend's Tour de France start, Scott and Trek have unveiled some new aero road bikes, just as Specialized did last week.
ATLANTA (BRAIN) — Wahoo Fitness is introducing an easier to use and more affordable version of its KICKR connected cycling trainer with the KICKR Snap. The Snap is a wheel-on design, so riders no longer would have to remove the rear wheel to attach the bike.
INDIANAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Zipp's new Transition 1 bag for multi-sport athletes has separate compartments to efficiently carry clothing, shoes, helmet and small items to help keep athletes organized before a ride or race.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (BRAIN) — SR Suntour North America is working with U.S. and Canadian authorities to recall more than 100,000 of its suspension forks due to concerns that the bolt attaching the upper part of the fork to the lower part can break or separate, causing the front wheel to come off bicycles.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association this week sent a letter to its members informing them about efforts underway with the U.S.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin International on Wednesday announced two new GPS bike computer models that are the brand's smallest yet. The company claims the new Edge 20 and Edge 25 are the smallest GPS bike computers on the market.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass's new Women's Gravel Shorts are designed for gravel road riding and are part of the brand's new Cascade Collection.
MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components has announced a major update to its Venge aero road bike model and is offering a package of aerodynamic products — including the bike, skinsuit, helmet and shoes — that it claims will save a rider 5 minutes over a 40km ride.
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Spot Brand Bicycles has updated its Rallye singlespeed mountain bike model with new colors, a red Gates CenterTrack belt and a new carbon fork.
PALL-BERINGEN, Belgium (BRAIN) — Ridley Bikes will debut two new bike models at Bike PressCamp, which is opening Tuesday in Park City, Utah. The Belgium-based brand is showing the media a new Fenix SL road racing model and an all-road model.
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Under a bluebird Colorado sky, Yeti Cycles quietly showed two women's bikes for the first time to racers and spectators attending the 6th annual Beti Bike Bash, held June 14th.