Product/Tech
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — The Taipei Cycle d&i Gold Award winners were announced here Wednesday so it was fitting an architect by trade with a passion for cycling and spending time with her dog fetched one of them with a creation that enhances urban mobility.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Trudi is being enhanced a year after Berd, the carbon spoke folks, released the $6,999 table-top wheel building machine. The hardware and software makeover includes supporting more wheel sizes, including for e-bikes, and allowance for wider range of rim and nipple types.
(BRAIN) — Jamis has updated it product line for the 2026 season with several new additions including the Ventura A1 All Road model.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning against using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes because the battery wires can ignite. The agency is aware of 11 fire reports, including one burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized is recalling about 5,720 Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 e-bikes because the steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to fork failure.
SHARON, Mass. (BRAIN) — Black X will release next month its Titan Smart Bike Lock lineup that features a U-lock combining angle-grinder-resistant technology with connected app-based access.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano has agreed to pay an $11.5 million penalty to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a settlement of CPSC's charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report issues with its Hollowtech II cranksets.
POOLE, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Muc-Off has entered the motorcycle space with the announcement of its Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Care Range.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — ProRider has recalled about 9,546 helmets of various styles because they don't meet federal safety standards. No injuries nor incidents have been reported.
(BRAIN) — VAR Tools has released a refillable spray can that can dispense cleaners and degreasers, reducing empty aerosol cans.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Chris King introduced a new lubricant, Gold Grease, that's optimized for its hub and bottom bracket bearings. The company discovered Gold Grease during an extended testing period, in which a number of lubricants were put through speed and wear tests.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Todson is recalling about 40,245 Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up helmets because they don't comply with mandatory safety standards. No incidents nor injuries have been reported.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stowe, a new bicycle accessories brand based in California and Colorado, has launched its flagship product: the bike trunk. The trunk is lockable, waterproof storage for the rear rack of a bike.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 3,295 SAMIT youth multi-purpose helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect, posing a risk of injury or death.
No injuries nor incidents have been reported.
(BRAIN) — Haro has added carbon-frame options for its Daley and Greer mountain bike models. The new models have the same suspension platform and geometry as their aluminum counterparts while saving weight.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.
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.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.
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.
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