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2015 NiteRider line includes longer life batteries, tail light with lazer lane guides

July 18, 2014
The new Enduro battery.

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — NiteRider 2015 bicycle light line includes Enduro batteries that provide longer run times, some increases in light power and a new tail light with lazers to show a rider's own riding "lane."

Posted in New Products

Wheels Mfg. offers derailleur hanger packages to event promotors

July 18, 2014

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Wheels Mfg. is offering race and event promoters a free selection of rear derailleur hangers to help participants get back in the race.

Posted in Industry News

Not just for pancakes: maple syrup for athletes

July 17, 2014

RICHMOND, Vt. (BRAIN) — Professional cyclist Ted King has teamed up with Slopeside Syrup to launch UnTapped, pure organic Vermont maple syrup in portable energy packs, on crowdfunding website Indiegogo. 

Posted in Product/Tech

CSG recalls 150 GT Fury bikes in U.S. and Canada

July 17, 2014
The 2014 GT Fury Team

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Dorel Industries' GT Bicycle is recalling a total of 154 GT Fury bikes in the U.S. and Canada because the hubs can break, causing the disc brakes to fail.

Posted in Recalls

Yuba hires Volagi co-founder Barley Forsman

July 17, 2014

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) – Yuba Bicycles has hired veteran bike designer and Volagi Cycles co-founder Barley Forsman as design director. Forsman will help Yuba expand its product line and take the cargo bike brand in new and innovative directions, the company said.

Posted in Industry News

Campy updates Shamal and Bora wheels

July 17, 2014
Italian company also fights counterfeiters with new authentication system.
The Bora Ultra 35 gets a wider rim, improved braking surface and lighter graphics.

VICENZA, Italy (BRAIN) — Campagnolo is updating its Shamal and Bora wheel lines, each of which have been in the company's lineup since 1994.

Posted in New Products

Easton products now in stock at four U.S. distributors

July 17, 2014
Updated

SANTA FE, N.M. (BRAIN) — Easton, which was recently sold off from BRG Sports to the owner of Race Face, is now selling its cycling products through BTI, QBP, Hawley and Cyclone.

Posted in Industry News

Yeti launches new trail bike, the SB5c

July 17, 2014

GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Yeti's new SB5c trail bike has the company's new Switch Infinity suspension technology, which the Colorado company developed with Fox. The new bike has 27.5-inch wheels and five inches of rear travel. Complete bikes start at $6,599.

Posted in Product/Tech

Cervélo hits $2,500 price point with new R2 bike model

July 17, 2014

TORONTO (BRAIN) — Cervélo's new R2 road bike has a recommended retail price of $2,500, a new price point for the Canadian brand.

Posted in New Products

AiR/9.8/Di2 tops Boardman Bikes' aero road line

July 16, 2014

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Boardman Bikes' AiR/9.8/Di2 is the top model in its aero road bike line.

Posted in New Products

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