Product/Tech
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Wheels Manufacturing recently introduced a single-speed conversion kit for Shimano Micro Spline compatible hubs.
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Burley expanded its Dash RM kids bike seat line to have MIK HD system compatibility.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Deuter released details on its two new mountain bike backpacks featuring a 3D-printed back system.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Brompton is recalling some T Line foldable bikes because of a steering issue. The recall is being done in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.

