PRODUCT NEWS
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January 11, 2021
iFit® Introduces Fitness Breakthrough: Personalized and Automatic Heart Rate Training with iFit ActivePulse™
(Logan, UT) - January 11, 2021 - iFit, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology, today announced the upcoming release of iFit ActivePulse automatic heart rate training. iFit’s cutting edge technology uses complex algorithms so an iFit subscriber’s heart rate controls the treadmill in real time, automatically adjusting the...
January 11, 2021
CAKE and Dometic Announce Collaboration to Launch Electric Food Delivery Box
(Stockholm, Sweden – January 11, 2020) – CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today a partnership with mobile living experts, Dometic, to bring to market The Dometic Food Delivery Box. This purpose-built, temperature-controlled electric-powered box is designed specifically for use with CAKE’s Ösa model to keep...
January 10, 2021
TREK sued for $5 million over Wavecel helmet claims.
Treks claims that the Wavecel’s honeycomb-like design was found to be 48 times more effective in preventing concussions from cycling accidents. The suit, however, states Trek’s claims of improved safety are “false, deceptive and misleading” as the helmet does not perform adequately in most situations. Road Bike Action
January 8, 2021
NY man charges that Trek’s Bontrager WaveCel helmet safety claims are misleading
Trek Bicycle is being sued for $5 million by a New York man who says the company is making misleading claims that its Bontrager WaveCel helmets are safer than other brands. Bicycle Retailer
January 8, 2021
CAKE launches CAKE Connect, a Mobile App and Connectivity Platform
(Stockholm, Sweden – CAKE, the Swedish leader in premium electric off-road motorbikes, announced today the launch of CAKE Connect. This mobile app integrates with a brand-new connectivity module on CAKE’s motorbikes to enable various connectivity-based features and remote software updates. All new CAKE bikes come standard with this connectivity feature,...
January 7, 2021
New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance
While technology had previously been used to enhance other areas of cycling equipment, riding shorts have remained largely unchanged. The company also plans to utilise the same technology for other activities too, such as for runners and gym-goers. Daily Mail
January 5, 2021
A OnePlus fitness tracker is on the way — here’s what we know
OnePlus Band is launching on January 11 in India, and here are some of its specs: 24/7 heart rate + SpO2 blood saturation monitoring, sleep tracking, 1.1" touch amoled display, 14 days battery, IP68 and 13 exercise modes. PLUGG
January 5, 2021
There’s a New Way to Choose the Right Running Shoe
Pronation - ensuring that your shoe enabled your foot to roll inward with the right amount with each stride - is out, comfort is too vague, but measuring “habitual motion path” can guide one to a shoe that minimizes injury risk. Outside
January 5, 2021
Speedo USA Named Title Sponsor of Salty Sports Society’s SALT Series
Saint Augustine Beach, Florida – In 2021, Salty Sports Society will again host its SALT Series across the State of Florida with Speedo USA as its title sponsor. Five events have been planned to begin in February and end in December, making the Speedo SALT Series the only multi-destination open...
January 4, 2021
New 10-year study confirms super shoe effect
A new analysis of the last 10 years of results from four World Marathon Majors races adds much evidence to the idea that super shoes produce faster times. Podium Runner
