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SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Archer Components is launching a new wireless shifting system for dropbar bikes, to join Archer's existing flatbar mountain bike system.

The wheels come in a flannel-themed box.

HOPKINS, Minn. (BRAIN) — Three Minnesota-based bike brands are collaborating on a set of fat bike wheels using components entirely designed and produced in the state. The new wheels also make use of a new hub designed specifically for Berd's PolyLight spokes.

(BRAIN) — The Green Cross Laser Alignment Tool mounts to a frame's dropout and uses a laser to check the alignment of derailleur hangers, pulleys and stops, plus the trueness of chainrings, brake rotors and rims.

SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. (BRAIN) — Challenge Tire's new GETAWAY model is intended to be an all-around gravel tire with a handmade tubeless-ready construction.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale officially recalled the front fender hardware on its Canvas Neo models after receiving Consumer Product Safety Commision approval on the upgraded assembly. The new assembly will be available in January.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — After more than 20 years in the pedal business, Crankbrothers has decided to get into the shoe game with a line of trail, enduro and downhill mountain bike shoes for flat and clipless pedals.

PETALUMA, Calif. (BRAIN) — The new Marin Alpine Trail Carbon is a 29-inch wheel carbon trail bike with geometry taken from Marin's popular 2021 Alpine Trail range of aluminum bikes. 

Marin said the Alpine Trail Carbon "is the strongest and stiffest Alpine Trail to date."

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Burley Design is recalling about 780 Dash X FM child bicycle seats because a piece that holds the seat in place can detach, making the seat unstable. The CPSC said Burley has not received any reports of injuries as a result of the problem.

Five partners are bringing out a pedal that works with five platforms.

The crew behind the new pedals includes the founders of Crankbrothers; the former general manager of Ritchey Design Asia; the former director at Star Trac fitness equipment; and the former head of product at Cannondale and GT.

REXFORD, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Prestacycle One is a new bike care product from the tool maker Prestacycle.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Any Volume brand adult bicycle helmets are being recalled because they do not comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles is recalling some bikes with aluminum frames and rear triangles because they can bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.

OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Enve is releasing a line of aluminum mountain bike stems optimized for pairing with its M Series carbon handlebars.

BEND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Spurcycle has released a limited edition Sapphire Bell. Proceeds from the sale of the bells benefit two nonprofits: San Francisco Bike Coalition and Bend Bikes.

TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle and global cycling ambassador Erick Cedeño have collaborated on a special-edition of the company's 4130 All-Road bike.

Updated with comments from X-Shifter.
Image from SRAM's application.

SRAM’s recent patent application for an “Electronic Cable Puller” points to the increased integration of bikes and batteries. But it also might lead to some conflict between SRAM and two companies offering products using similar technology.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products issued a recall of Salsa Cycles Cutthroat bikes because the fork legs can crack or break. The recall affects about 600 bikes in the U.S., and another 100 sold in Canada.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bang & Olufsen is known for sound quality and craftsmanship, and Rapha with performance cycling clothing. Together, they are introducing Beoplay E8 Sport earphones.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale issued a safety notice about the front fender and hardware on its Canvas Neo 1 and Canvas Neo 2 bicycles after receiving reports that the assembly can become detached.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Peloton is recalling clip-in pedals equipped on some of its indoor bikes because they can break during use.

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