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Posted October 4, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — PeopleForBikes on Tuesday released a final full agenda for its upcoming SHIFT '22 Conference in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Posted October 3, 2022
Bonaslabs' Disc-O-Matic. Photo by Lucent Productions.

A Massachusetts startup and a Slovenian brake pad manufacturer are each coming out with devices to speed up and standardize the process of bedding-in new disc brake pads and rotors.

Posted October 3, 2022

(BRAIN) — The fourth annual Ebike Future Conference, an online event, will be held next week and boasts more than 50 speakers, including some well-known names in the U.S. industry.

Posted September 30, 2022

MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — David Schriber, formerly with Nike, Burton, and Masterclass, will be joining Specialized as chief marketing officer effective Monday.

Posted September 30, 2022

NEW YORK (BRAIN) — More than 100 Dick's Sporting Goods stores will soon sell Peloton stationary bikes, treadmills and accessories starting this holiday season. It will be Peloton's first distribution agreement with a brick-and-mortar retailers. Dick's will also sell the products on its website.

Posted September 30, 2022

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Rockgeist Bikepack USA is recalling about 420 BarJam Brackets, which allow cyclists to attach gear or bags to handlebars, because they can crack or break during use.

The company received three reports of incidents of the brackets breaking and cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Posted September 29, 2022

(BRAIN) — The National Bicycle Dealers Association and Human Powered Solutions are warning e-bike and e-scooter dealers in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to beware of battery packs compromised by water.

Posted September 29, 2022

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — For the first time in almost three decades, Mongoose is bringing back its Motomag BMX wheels. 

Posted September 28, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif. (BRAIN) — The City Council here on Tuesday night voted to continue more new initiatives in addition to seeking community and government input on potential additional action to reduce the rise in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes.

Action the council took included:

Posted September 28, 2022

STUTTGART, Germany (BRAIN) — Bosch announced a new e-bike drive unit for racing Wednesday with up to 400% direct support of the rider's power and weighing 6.1 pounds.

Posted September 27, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — United Sports Brands, which bought Pearl Izumi from Shimano in May, is laying off several employees at the apparel brand and will close its Colorado headquarters.

Posted September 27, 2022
Photo by Darren Coles

Ray Keener offers more tips for quick bike fits for everyday riders.

Posted September 26, 2022

TAIPEI (BRAIN) — Taiwan's Cabinet has approved a plan to end a stringent COVID-19 quarantine requirement that has discouraged foreign visitation. On Oct. 13, the country will likely lift the plan, which currently requires a three-day full quarantine followed by four days of mandatory health screening.

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