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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using Camzimo bike helmets sold on Amazon.com because they can fail to protect during a crash.

(BRAIN) — Ride Concepts, the Fox Factory-owned shoe brand, has updated its Tallac mountain bike shoe by adding a mid-top version that the brand says is its most technical shoe ever. 

The Rivet complete 1x12 build option.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Caveworks, a Colorado-based startup, is offering an indoor smart bike alternative — a highly adjustable indoor-only bike designed to be used with a direct-drive smart (or dumb) trainer. 

(BRAIN) — Accessory brand Knog is offering special limited edition versions of its Blinder 900 headlight and Oi Classic bells. The special edition is anodized purple and finished with a three dimensional laser-etched pattern. 

The special finish came from Knog's Design Director, Anton van Maanen.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (BRAIN) — John Robinson, of Johnny Velo Bikes, responded to his customer and employee needs by developing a fire-resistant e-bike battery case, which he’s had manufactured in China.

Tagged Electric bike

(BRAIN) — Pure Cycles has launched a new aluminum-framed gravel bike, the Adventure AL. It features a frame made of custom-butted Super Light X6 alloy tubes with "progressive adventure-ready geometry."

(BRAIN) — Magura's Gustav Pro hydraulic brake system is designed for e-MTB and gravity applications, manufactured specifically for heavier bikes.

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Planet Bike's newest light — the Blinky Squared taillight — offers a compact design and 30 lumens.

Rev 12.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — REI Co-op is recalling its Co-op Cycles' REV 12-, 16-, and 20-inch kids bikes because the training wheel assembly knob can loosen and detach.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Retrospec is recalling some Beaumont Plus ST bikes because the front disc brake rotor and brake pads can be misaligned, posing a crash hazard.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (BRAIN) — Kuat Innovations is recalling its Kuat Transfer v2 1-bike (T201B), Kuat Transfer v2 2-bike (T202B, T222B), and Kuat Transfer v2 3-bike (T223B) bicycle carriers.

Alpine Trail E1 Bosch.

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Marin recently launched an additional Alpine Trail E line of e-bikes that are powered by the Bosch drive system. The Alpine Trial E Bosch e-MTBs are offered in two models and constructed with new Series 4 aluminum MultiTrac 2 LT frames with 160mm travel.

RANDOLPH, Mass. (BRAIN) — The Delta Pivot Rack as designed to cater to a wide range of customers, including those unable to lift heavy bikes, including e-bikes, onto traditional racks.

GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Carbs Fuel, which released a high carbohydrate energy gel last year, has followed up with a new drink mix.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Some Korimefa multi-purpose helmets are being recalled because they do not comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's positional stability requirements for bike helmets.

About 60 helmets are affected by the recall. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

G500A simulated load test.

(BRAIN) — Bafang announced the development of its Gear Variable Transmission (GVT) technology platform and the G500A internal five-speed automatic shift hub that utilizes it for fat-tire e-bikes.

WASHOUGAL, Wash. (BRAIN) — Efficient Velo Tools, a long-time supplier of shop-quality workstands and other tools, has launched its first portable stand, called the Field Unit.

MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — A California company is targeting the bike industry with thermoplastic technology, including a new spoke. Its investors include Youngone.

Adventure Micro Pannier.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — North St. Bags has redesigned and refreshed its bikepacking products, including the Adventure Micro Pannier, Roll-Top Trunk Bag, and Handlebar Pack.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — Crankbrothers has added a new shoe model to its lineup: the Candy Lace, designed for long-distance gravel and bike-packing demands.

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