Hvding's airbag collar, complete with a gyroscope and accelerometer to detect a crash, is popular in its native Sweden and being sold in Europe and soon in Japan
Chouinard formed Patagonia in 1973 with a tight-knit crew of family and friends, many of whom paved the way for outdoor gear as we know it today
Built with unisex geometry, the bikes lightweight carbon frame feels stiff, aggressive, and fast, thanks to aero touches borrowed and updated from Specializeds original Venge road bike, like a new fork shape, dropped seat stays with new aero tubing, and a D-shaped seat post and seat tube
Catalog images for a deluxe show a tan seat with a crash bar, Tornado Tires, front and rear caliper brakes, 3 speed internal hub
high-grade model similar to the reel above, but with a wider spool and a single torpedo grip
A lateral-opening back pocket gives quick access to key items