Week in Tech: Mavic’s MTB rims, eTap shifters, and more

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Here’s the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.

Mavic launches new full-carbon mountain bike rims

Mavic unveiled its first full-carbon mountain bike rims, the XA Pro Carbon. Available in both 27.5-inch and 29-inch options, the full carbon rim is 100-percent UST compliant and has a hookless design to reduce weight and improve durability. The rims will be available starting in September and will cost $1,850.

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SRAM eTap releases Clic buttons for aerobars

New aerobar extension shifter buttons are now available with SRAM’s eTap wireless drivetrain. The eTap Clics fit into the ends of extensions with an inner diameter of 19-21.5 millimeters and connect to the eTap BlipBox for easy shifting while riding in the aero position. The Clics will be available starting in July and will be priced at $100.

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Quality bikes for kids is Islabikes’s mission

Portland’s Islabikes launched a new series of bikes called the Pro Series that are made specifically or kids. The line includes mountain, cyclocross, and road bikes that are built with premium components to suit the age and size of kids. If a certain component …

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