Specialized gets light, State gets B.I.G., Lumos gets $3 million and more.
The year 2020 has been… complicated. But one thing we can be certain of: so far it’s been a big one for bikes. There are loads of stats to back up that notion, like this one we just got from PeopleForBikes: for the 12-month period from June 2019 through May 2020, U.S. sales of bicycles, bike equipment and services hit $7.23 billion, up 23 percent over the previous 12-month span.
Bike products have been flying off shelves for months now, and in response, brands keep rolling out new stuff. So much so that we’re launching this monthly roundup to document all the great new stuff we aren’t able to cover elsewhere. Recently, Specialized launched an ultra-light bike, State honored Biggie Smalls, Lumos announced a (crowdfunded) $3 million helmet and more.
Café du Cycliste “The Climb” Cycling Cap
This isn’t simply a cool cap released in honor of Mike Covino’s award-winning debut film, The Climb. It’s also a technical garment — windproof, breathable and lined with antibacterial tape for cool, clean rides. And it’s part of a limited edition collection that also includes a jersey, bidon, bib and socks.
State Bicycle Co. x The Notorious B.I.G. ‘King of NY’ Kit
This jersey and bib set is also part of a limited edition collection — a very different one celebrating Biggie’s impending induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With designs inspired by the hip-hop legend’s Ready to Die album, the set includes a single speed bike, foot straps, bar tape, t-shirt, caps and kits like this one festooned with some of Biggie’s iconic lyrics.