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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Marin Mountain Bikes has released a new mountain bike at the Sea Otter Classic using a suspension design from Naild, a company formed by industry veteran Darrell Voss. 

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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — WTB introduced a new tire in its Road Plus line today at the Sea Otter Classic. The new Byway Road Plus TCS tire is a 650x47c size, with tread and casing designed "to encourage riders to stray even farther into the dirt," the company said.

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OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Enve has introduced a new carbon road fork for aftermarket and OE use. The fork is made for modern demands, including clearance for 32mm tires, a low axle-to-crown height of 370mm, internal brake hose routing and flat mount disc brake mounts.

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MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Race Face and Easton are both getting into the power meter market with a $600 spindle-based system that is compatible with cranks from both brands.

The two brands, owned by Fox Factory, also are introducing a variety of new components this week at the Sea Otter Classic here:

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SAN FRANCISCO (BRAIN) — Strava has introduced a new feature on its mobile app and website: Club Events. The feature lets groups create events with planned routes, send invitations with RSVPs, and share the event on other social media.

Chris Igleheart is building the new fork.

ASHLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Fat Chance Bicycles has released the Yo Eddy! Road Fork, now being made by frame builder Chris Igleheart.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (BRAIN) — MechOptix, the maker of an automatic brake light for motorcycles, is now offering a light for bicycles using a similar sensor technology.

JUPITER, Fla. (BRAIN) — Velocomp LLC has released a mobile training app developed with well-known coach and author Hunter Allen. The PowerHouse app was developed specifically for use with the PowerPod BLE power meter.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — RockShox has overhauled its popular Pike fork with a lighter chassis, the addition of its Charger 2 damper and its Debonair negative air spring.

KEMPELE, Finland (BRAIN) — Polar's newest GPS bike computer features advanced power meter compatibilty and power metrics, as well as smart coaching and Strava Live Segments.

The M460 features an black, fiber-like surface texture with improved button grip. 

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — According to VeloPress, women are becoming endurance athletes in record numbers.

In the publisher's latest book, author Alicia DiFabio explores the surge of women in sports in her own personal story.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Showers Pass new The Odyssey Jacket is made for urban cycling, with a lightweight soft shell material with a reflective map design.

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Wolf Tooth Components is manufacturing a new under-bar remote, the Digit, for 9point8 DropLoc seatposts like the 9point8 Fall Line. It is available now from 9point8. 

GOTEBORG, Sweden (BRAIN) — Ass Savers has updated its saddle mudguards with a feature that locks the minimalist guard to the saddle rails.

The patent-pending "FLIP-TIP" mechanism flips up like the brim of a cycling cap. 

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Nuun is launching a new drink powder for extended activity, developed with exercise physiologist Stacy T. Sims, Ph.D. The new Performance mix will be sold through speciality retailers exclusively. 

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Dero is now offering a collection of street and trail signs to help bike riders find bike parking, repair stations and air pumps.

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NOVATO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Marin Mountain Bikes is recalling about 470 bikes, in the U.S. and Canada, because the rigid forks can bend or break during use. The company has received four reports of forks bending, with no injuries reported.

The 2018 Trigger.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale is introducing entirely new versions of its high-performance long-travel mountain bike models – Jekyll and Trigger.

The Jekyll is for enduro racers, while Trigger is for aggressive all-mountain riders. Both bikes feature new dual-ride-mode shock technology.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — RockShox has introduced a new shifter-style remote for its Reverb dropper post. The company said Reverb 1x Remote remote has a low-lever-force hydraulic design and redesigned ergonomics to make it easier for riders to use. 

Company is also introducing new pump-top bottle for team sharing.

PLEASANT VALLEY, Mo. (BRAIN) — Chamois Butt'r has unveiled updated packaging across its entire product collection, making use of the brand's updated logo. The brand also is introducing a new 32-ounce pump-top bottle for both its Original and Her' creams.

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