Product/Tech
MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Planet Bike has introduced new fender and handlebar tape colors and a fork-mounted headlight mount.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ritchey has updated Streem dropbar, with a new "modern" shape and a lower price than the bar it replaces. The bars are available in a triple-butted aluminum WCS model and a lower-priced double-butted Comp model.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) —Chris King Precision Components is releasing redesigned, lightweight, race-focused, BMX disc hubs, for the first time in eight years.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool is marking 50 years of its TS-2 Professional Wheel Truing Stand with a limited edition version that is powder-coated gold and includes an engraved numbered nameplate and other special features.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Ritchey Design is recalling about 775 carbon fiber forks because the alloy insert in the front crown can loosen, causing a rack or fender to detach and pose a crash hazard.
One incident was reported of the alloy insert loosening but no injuries were reported.
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — As a graduate student at the University of Colorado, Tripp Hurt co-authored two scientific papers on cycling shoe stiffness, examining how that stiffness affected sprint performance. The conclusion of both studies: It doesn’t.
(BRAIN) — Some Troxus e-bikes now feature the brand's Ride iQ smart technology, which includes security, adaptive performance tuning and real-time ride and battery data.
The technology offers continuous improvements through wireless updates and smartphone integration.
Ride iQ features:
(BRAIN) — Tern's redesigned HSD e-cargo bike model line has four models, including Bosch Class 3 motor and Bosch electronic shifting options. The electronic shifting can be paired with an internal gear hub or a TRP electronic drivetrain.
LANDRUM, S.C. (BRAIN) — Boyd Cycling unveiled its new Sixtus MTB hub for gravity riders this week, featuring what it calls instant engagement and low-drag performance.
(BRAIN) — On Thursday, Selle Italia announced two new lines to its SLR product line, which was introduced earlier this year. The new models are targeted at gravel and endurance riders.
(BRAIN) — Zipp's 404 S wheels are price-point carbon road wheels that build on their predecessor model, the 303 S.
"With a laser focus on paved performance, the 404 S offers advantages over the 303 S in every meaningful way — aerodynamics, hub performance, aesthetics, and price," the company said.
CHICO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Paul Components has offered a quick-release seat collar for many years, and now is launching its first traditional bolt-on collar.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued its second warning in the past three months about some Ridstar e-bikes, this one concerning the front wheel detaching without warning.
WHEELING, W.Va. (BRAIN) — Warwood Tool Company has launched the Wildland Hoe, a forged 1060 American steel tool built for trail building, brush clearing, land maintenance and field work.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop riding CARBO folding Model X and Model S e-bikes because they fail mandatory safety reflector requirements.
In addition, the Model X e-bike doesn't have chain guards, posing crash and laceration hazards.
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Torker Racing and Vans are selling a limited edition BMX shoe to mark Torker's 50th anniversary.
Vans produced 300 pairs of the model, which debuted June 5 at the DirtyFest BMX event and on TorkerRacing.com.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 520 Gudook Outdoor Sports adult helmets are being recalled because they fail to meet mandatory federal safety standards.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ritchey has expanded its top-tier SuperLogic family with a new line of mountain bike carbon handlebars offered in zero, 20mm, and 40mm rise options.
The comapny said the three shapes give cross-country and all-mountain riders a choice in how they set up their cockpit.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kenda Tire has released a new cross-country and down-country tire model, the K Series Dagger, which succeeds the Booster model.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Multi-purpose helmets sold online at Temu are being recalled because they lack federal mandatory safety standards.
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