New Products

OLNEY, CA (BRAIN) — SKS' new Spaero Sport high pressure mini pump features an extendable, flexible inflation hose protected by a streamlined dust cover.

JACKSON, WY (BRAIN) — POC's Crane helmet combines low weight with a durable and dent-resistant construction.

SANTA FE, NM (BRAIN) — According to Santa Fe distributor BTI, its hot sauce was "born in the fiery catacombs beneath its warehouse, in a place where mere mortals fear to tread."
The company offers two all natural hot sauces made with fresh ingredients.

MADISON, WI (BRAIN) — Planet Bike's updated Blaze 2 watt Micro headlight has a more compact case, longer run times, three color options and a lower price than the original. It shares the original's high/low settings and Superflash strobe feature.


PORTLAND, OR (BRAIN) — Showers Pass' new Skyline Pant is designed for year-round cyclists and is also useful for cold-weather running, cross-country skiing or other outdoor activities.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (BRAIN) — Chrome’s new Truk Pro SPD shoe is designed to be every bit as comfortable in the office or walking on the street as it is aboard the bike—or, as San Francisco-based Chrome puts it: “For those who live in and ride the city and want SPD performance on the bike and sneaker comfort

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.

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.
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.


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.

"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.