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VENICE, Italy (BRAIN) — An Italian court has ordered Giro's European distributor, Spain-based Adventure Sports Group Europe S.L., to stop making certain marketing claims about its waterproof cycling gloves after a complaint by a company that has a patent on those features.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports. 

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — QBP President Rich Tauer told industry members who had been planning to attend Frostbike later this month that the distributor has decided to cancel the event. 

TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Giant Group says it has enacted the third phase of its response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection order barring U.S. imports from its Taiwan factory, over alleged forced labor.

A ray of sunshine for the 2026 season, maybe

Eurobike 2025 image courtesy of Eurobike_Silke Magino.

FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Friday was something of a good news, bad news day for Eurobike.

Walsh testifies Tuesday in Concord.

CONCORD, N.H. (BRAIN) — After a state lawmaker was inundated with comments against his legislation that would create a $50 bicycle user fee, he said he expects to amend or drop the bill, which he conceded has little chance of passage as written. 

CPSC issues safety warning.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

FamilyNext Pro cargo bike.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Gazelle USA is recalling about 320 Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro cargo e-bikes because the Fidlock buckle used to secure children in the cargo area can fail to fully engage.

Three incidents have been reported of the buckle not fully closing but they led to no injuries.

Trek FX+1 Midstep.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The rear wheel bolts on about 19,890 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! e-bikes are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because they can break when properly torqued.

A screenshot from the complaint, showing the e-bike listing on Amazon.com.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Amazon and UL are suing five e-bike and e-scooter companies, alleging they improperly labeled products with UL trademarks. 

Organizers are sharing artwork that can be customized for regional events.

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Angry Catfish bike shop is helping plan and promote a memorial ride this Saturday in Minneapolis, and assisting organizers around the country in holding their own events.

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New Product

Calgary, AB (BRAIN) — A new brand, The Shady Rider, has announced the launch of its flagship product, the ShadyRider cycling sun-brim visor.