PRODUCT NEWS
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October 7, 2021
Adidas Launches Resale Program Powered by ThredUp
The company today launched “Choose to Give Back,” a custom resale solution powered ThredUp’s resale-as-a-service (RaaS) program. Via Adidas’ Creator’s Club app, customers will now have the option to send in used Adidas apparel, accessories and footwear to be resold. FN
October 6, 2021
United Airlines abandons fees for flying with your bicycle
United Airlines — who as recently as this September charged an additional US$200 for your bike each way — has quietly abandoned that fee entirely, finally following the lead of competitors Delta Airlines and American Airlines. Cycling Tips
September 29, 2021
Amazon Makes Major Fitness Push
Amazon is making its move into personal fitness, launching a workout class platform and nutrition planning service tied to its Halo wearables. The new services were announced on Tuesday, along with a diverse lineup of new products, including its new wearable device, the Halo View. FOS
September 23, 2021
Colnago Becomes First Cycling Manufacturer To Adopt Digital Product Passport Powered By Blockchain
Beginning with the bike that will be raced by 2020 and 2021 Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogačar this coming Sunday at the 2021 UCI Road Racing World Championship in Belgium, Colnago will integrate blockchain technology into its new bicycles. As the first manufacturer to link its physical products to a virtual, distributed...
September 22, 2021
Strava Testing ‘Mute Activity’ Option to Reduce Feed Spam
Strava is testing a new feature to some 50% of their user base that allows people to mute an activity of their feed when publishing. The idea being that many of us might have more trivial workouts or even commutes that we want on Strava for historical/challenge/segments sake, but don’t...
September 16, 2021
Don’t look back, Peloton—Apple might be gaining on you
Apple’s Fitness+ is taking on a decided Peloton vibe. But rather than readying itself to make its own exercise equipment, Apple is after something bigger. Fast Company
September 3, 2021
Best Buy adds e-Bikes & Geek Squad assembly; Bird takes off with new BirdBike
Mega-retailer Best Buy is throwing its weight into e-mobility by offering electric transportation products including scooters, mopeds, and, yes, e-bikes. It also aims to compete with local bike shops with its Geek Squad, which will assemble and tune bicycles purchased at the store, including brake, seat, and handlebar adjustments for...
September 2, 2021
Apple Watch to Track New Biometrics
The latest Apple Watch is expected to add a slew of health and movement-tracking features as the tech giant prepares its next move in an ongoing fitness play, including blood pressure, wrist temperature and upgrades to its sleep tracking and irregular heartbeat monitoring features. FOS
September 1, 2021
Bosch unveils new ‘smart system’ for e-bikes, including mobile app and remote
Bosch has unveiled an array of product updates for the coming seasons, including a new mobile app and a wireless remote control that increase the "digitalization" of bikes using the company's drivetrain system. BRAIN Bosch's new "smart system" includes the eBike Flow app for smartphones. Bosch sees the app as the...
August 30, 2021
WHOOP Looks to Acquire Tech Companies After $200M Raise
Fitness wearable company WHOOP raised $200 million at a $3.6 billion valuation, roughly doubling its previous fundraising total and tripling its valuation from a round in October 2020. The Series F round, announced on Monday, was led by Softbank Vision Fund 2. FOS