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Found: GEO Handguards protect hands & controls, deflect trees, absorb impacts

From an aesthetics point of view, I’ve never really been a fan of MTB handguards, though some are certainly less ugly than others; namely the moto-inspired AVS Handguards that offer plenty of room for customisation with stickers. That said, I’m still nursing a swollen finger and cut knuckles after an altercation with a tree at […]

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LEOMO Type-S captures motion & data to improve form for cyclists, runners, & more!

LEOMO announced the Type-S, a new motion-capture sports performance computer. Using their proprietary Inertial Measurement Unit sensors, it provides data for cyclists, runners, triathletes, skiers, and weight lifters to improve their athletic form and posture during exercise. In addition, it runs on the Android 9.0 OS, giving you access to the Google Play store, and […]

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Patent Patrol: Praxis Works files for magnetic chainring… will they abandon Wave Tech?

In this week’s Patent Patrol, we check out an innovative chain retention device from Praxis Works. Rather than rely on special tooth shaping or other mechanical interfaces, the chainrings use magnets to discourage the chain from jumping off. We dive deeper, to find out if magnets could be part of your drivetrain’s future. Praxis Works […]

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Spotted: Is Lotto-Soudal training on prototype Campagnolo Super Record power meter?

Just last week, we discussed Campy powermeter patents we had uncovered. And now, we may have already spotted the result… Could this be the upcoming carbon Campagnolo Super Record power meter crankset? If so, it is so stealthy that it would be easy to miss. So stealthy in fact, that the Lotto-Soudal team didn’t really […]

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Patent Patrol: Campagnolo charges up with power meter & strain gauge patents

In this week’s Patent Patrol, we unearthed a slew of power meter patents from none other than Campagnolo. The documents include both US and European filings, and cover their unique take on crankarms, electronics placement, and even a potentially super-accurate strain gauge and temperature sensor. Campagnolo has been busy filing a lot of patents lately, […]

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