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Patent Patrol: Specialized’s slip-layer helmet padding patent a likely MIPS alternative

A recent Specialized patent appears to be a new style of anti-rotation protection in helmets. Using inner helmet pads with multiple low-friction layers, the innovation could add additional safety to new helmets – and perhaps retrofit into older-style helmets that don’t currently include MIPS or similar technologies. Specialized patent application for helmet with slip layers […]

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Pinarello makes 3D-printed titanium aerobar for triathlete Cameron Wurf at Kona 2019

Pinarello made a special 3D printed titanium aerobar for their sponsored triathlete, Cameron Wurf. The uber-biker rode them to a 5th place finish at last weekend’s Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The bars will be available in custom sizing for any custom willing to wait the two-month lead time. Pinarello custom 3D printed MOST […]

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Over-the-air Polar Vantage GPS smart watch update, better tracks recovery off the bike

Last fall Polar introduced their latest premium GPS smart watch, the Vantage with wrist-based heart rate, even power calculation. Now, with a new firmware update, the Vantage gets improved functionality with better satellite tracking, sleep stage & quality tracking, a new overnight training recovery tracking function, and even a breathing exercise training tool to help […]

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GoPro HERO8, Max ship dates announced; $100 trade-up offer added & free SD card

If you’re itching to get recording in full high frame rate stabilized HD with the new GoPro HERO8 and GoPro Max, it won’t be much longer. Ship dates have just been finalized, and they’re both coming this month. The HERO8 ships on October 15, and the Max follows on October 24th. The HERO8 gets the […]

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Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1 is the e-bike of the seas

Sold on the idea of cycling on water, but the traditional cycle-boat isn’t doing it for you? Maybe you need a hydrofoil. Specifically, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler XE-1. More than seven years in the making, this e-bike/hydrofoil hybrid is set to take to the seas early next year. Like other hydrofoil watercraft, the XE-1 relies on […]

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