PRODUCT NEWS
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December 5, 2022
Campagnolo releases $2000 24-karat gold Big Corkscrew
To celebrate the iconic design, Campagnolo is releasing a limited edition Big Corkscrew plated in 24-karat gold as well as an 18-karat rose gold version. The price, as you can imagine, reflects the lustrous coating. Velo News
November 29, 2022
Long After the Minimalist Revolution, Chris McDougall Returns With “Born to Run 2”
When it was published in 2009, “Born to Run” served as the cannon blast that would become the rallying call for a running revolution centered on minimalist shoe design, the quest for optimal running form and, to some extent, a spartan lifestyle that embraced doing what was practical over doing...
November 28, 2022
Inside Reebok’s Comeback Plans After Adidas’ Sale to Authentic Brands Group
It’s been less than a year since Authentic Brands Group (ABG) closed its acquisition of Reebok from Adidas for $2.5 billion, yet the heritage athletic brand already has a different energy. With Adidas no longer in control of Reebok, Krinsky outlined the brand’s plans to gain ground in the ultracompetitive...
November 22, 2022
Running brand On adds apparel to resale program
With the resale industry predicted to grow, activewear brand On has added men’s and women’s apparel to its resale program, the company announced on Friday. After launching Onward in September for footwear only, the brand decided to extend the resale program to include tops, pants, running tights, jackets and other...
November 14, 2022
Meta Cancels Development of Health and Messaging-Focused Smartwatch
Meta has scrapped the development of its health and messaging-focused smartwatch, in an abrupt end to the company's plans to directly compete with the Apple Watch. Meta's smartwatch development team will now switch to building augmented reality glasses, according to chief technology officer Andrew Bosworth, who runs Meta's Reality Labs...
November 14, 2022
Nike Launches New Metaverse Marketplace and Community
Nike today announced the launch of .Swoosh, a new metaverse marketplace platform meant to foster a “inclusive digital community” for athletes and Nike consumers. The blockchain-powered platform will allow users to connect with other athletes and consumers, obtain virtual products and engage in immersive experiences. FN
November 7, 2022
World’s first real denim cycling shorts about to launch – and they could be worn by AG2R Citroën
Italian brand Rosti, the supplier of AGR Citroën (opens in new tab)'s team kit, unveiled its new ‘Bib Jeans’ at Rouleur Live, prompting speculation that the French UCI WorldTeam might be about to ditch its famous brown shorts for denim. Cycling weekly
November 7, 2022
Recall: Rad Power Bikes
The tire rim strip could be misaligned, causing the tube to pop and damage the tire. The tires with a ribbed sidewall could also go flat unexpectedly, posing injury from loss of control and/or crash. The company has received 137 reports of the tires blowing out, deflating and separating from...
November 7, 2022
Who Wore Which Shoes at the New York City Marathon?
Linden’s shoes weren’t the only speedy outliers among the top 25 men’s and women’s finishers. While Nike, Adidas and ASICS shoes were the most prevalent brands among elite runners, there were several shoes that aren’t yet available to the public. Outside Online
November 3, 2022
Strava partners with Snapchat for new augmented reality experience for athletes
This partnership is a first-of-its-kind augmented reality experience that lets Snapchatters and Strava users share their fitness journey with friends and family via their cameras. Snapchat has 363 million daily active users and sees over six billion AR Lens pictures taken daily. Canadian Running