Product/Tech
POOLE, England (BRAIN) — Muc-Off has created the Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder to fit inside the rim of a mountain or gravel bike tire.
Common bicycle industry chatter: “That product is a rip-off, a total copycat.” Yet also heard frequently: “Patents stifle new ideas – only the lawyers win.” Which of these opposing points hits the mark?
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Several companies that offer electronic controllers — the component that tells an e-bike motor how to behave based on various inputs — say they can help bike brands offer customers a tailored experience that separates them from the pack.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (BRAIN) — Park Tool has issued a Stop Use and Inspect Notice for their CCP-22, CCP-44 and CWP-7 crank pullers due to an out-of-spec nut may cause damage to cranks during removal.
SEOUL (BRAIN) — Samsung SDI is accelerating solid-state battery development and said it will produce them early next year. The company said the technology will be a safer and more powerful alternative to the lithium-ion battery that's at the forefront of the e-bike and micromobility industry.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles has recalled some 2022 Heckler 9 E-MTBs because the latch securing the battery pack can fail, allowing it to dislodge from the frame and creating a fire hazard.
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Hollywood Racks released the Destination E hitch rack this week designed specifically for e-bikes.
STOCKHOLM (BRAIN) — CAKE, a Swedish electric motorcycle brand led by POC founder Stefan Ytterborn, has released a new kids product line that progresses from a balance bike to a pedal bike to a small electric offroad motorcycle.
The company calls the product line the "CAKE Kids Evolution Program."
POOLE, England (BRAIN) — Muc-Off's latest addition to its Rider Care range is The Premium Bike Shoe Care Kit, which it says will help renew mountain bike, gravel, and road bike shoes.
LONDON (BRAIN) — Thanks to the Cooper family's notoriety in the auto industry, its new line of e-bikes has generated plenty of free press globally. They are not available in the U.S. but feature an innovative hub motor worth making note of.
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Burley announced the creation of a new line of pet bike trailers and accessories for bringing your best friend along for the ride.
(BRAIN) — The Rock Gear case is a versatile storage case for gear and bottles. It was specifically designed for use by most outdoor enthusiasts. The Rock Gear case, with its removable shoulder strap, enables the case to be used for cycling, hiking, kayaking and more.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Bike shipping service and box supplier BikeFlights announced its new line of shipping boxes at the Sea Otter Classic on Thursday.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Waterproof pack manufacturer Ortlieb released the Seat-Pack QR at the Sea Otter Classic on Thursday, a 13-liter volume pack that fills the void between its 11-liter and 16.5-liter models.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Let's talk tech, bearings specifically, with somebody who spent his childhood testing the structural limits of BMX bikes.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Fox factory unveiled the latest generation of its FOX 36 fork Thursday morning as the Sea Otter Classic opened here.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kids Ride Shotgun has released a new Pro handlebar to match the Pro child seat it launched last year.
Built for kids 2-5 years, the pro seat was an evolution on their original Shotgun mountain bike seat, which features zero frame contact, and a quick release fitting.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Commencal is recalling about 925 of its Ramones 14-inch kids bikes because of a crash hazard involving the brakes.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Segway is recalling about 960 Ninebot kids bike helmets because they do not comply with the positional stability and retention system requirements of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's standard for bike helmets.