Product/Tech
EMERYVILLE, CA (BRAIN) — Capo Cycling Apparel has released its Spring 2013 apparel line, including the new GS-13 jersey and bib short.
LEXINGTON, SC (BRAIN) — Tate Labs has introduced a new version of its Bar Fly Garmin computer mount. The new Bar Fly TT mounts to aero bars and provides an aerodynamic and hassle-free mount that won't interfere with front-mounted hydration systems.
GRENCHEN, Switzerland (BRAIN)—BMC Group’s Stromer e-bike brand is launching its new ST1 pedal-assist bike into the U.S. market with a sweepstakes giveaway in which one person will win a $3,499 ST1 Elite 9-speed model.
BOULDER, CO (BRAIN) — VeloPress author Lennard Zinn has updated "Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance."
The fourth edition of the book is now available, with information on basic repairs through advanced overhauls.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA (BRAIN) — Serfas’ new Stem Clamp Bag System is intended to allow riders to easily carry and access cell phones and other small items.
PETALUMA, CA (BRAIN)—Yuba Bicycles is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on a recall affecting about 1,000 Mundo V4.0 cargo bikes after reports of two passengers on the back of the bike getting their feet caught in the rear wheel.
DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Sampson Sports is adding a new 11-speed road cassette to its range.
The new cassettes share the same precision forged and CNC-finished cogs as Sampson's 10-speed versions, along with the aluminum spider for the larger rings to reduce weight.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA (BRAIN)—Crankbrothers has gone back to its roots—the brand got its start in pumps and tools before expanding into pedals and other components—with new multi-tool and inflation product series.
APTOS, CA (BRAIN) — The Praxis conversion bottom bracket is designed for use of Shimano Hollowtech cranks in either BB30, PF30, or Specialized's OSBB frames.
SANTA ANA, CA (BRAIN) — Old School BMX legend Eddie Fiola is launching his first signiture model frame, the EF | Proformer.
MORGAN HILL, CA (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycles’ new apparel line will feature DeflectUV technology sun protection that has been integrated into the weave of the fabric. Because DeflectUV is woven into the material, it is breathable, chemical free, and will never wear off, the company said.
VANCOUVER, BC (BRAIN) — Sigma's new 12.12 model Topline bike computer calculates how many gallons of gas the rider has saved by using a bike instead of a car.
DETROIT, MI (BRAIN) — Motor City startup Shinola, which sells high-end bikes, watches and leather goods made in Detroit, is ready to start taking orders for its watches, which will ship in July.
PLEASANT VALLEY, MO (BRAIN) — Paceline Products Inc. announced Thursday that it will be distributing the HeadsUp Systems Wireless Gear Alert System, which warns drivers before they smash their roof racks into garage doors.
TORONTO, Canada (BRAIN) — Cervélo on Thursday unveiled the second frameset to come out of its Southern California R & D facility, the Rca. The company previewed the limited-production frame to a dozen journalists last week during a two-day media camp in Malibu, California.
"Maternity Leave" is a new novel by Florida cyclist, lawyer and bike importer Trish Felice Cohen. The novel's protagonist is a lawyer who fakes a pregnancy in order to take leave from her job and race her bike.
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN) — Mavic will display its first carbon clincher wheels at the Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, California, next month, the company announced Wednesday.