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CAPE TOWN, South Africa (BRAIN) — After reporting global revenue was down 48% in the third quarter year-over-year and pledging a renewed focus on the mountain bike protective gear market earlier this week, Leatt released details about its revamped products days later.

(BRAIN) — REMCO Tools released the Bike Lift System hydraulic stand that can handle bikes up to 100 pounds.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Prevelo is now offering a kids dirt jumper bike in three wheel sizes, including what the company said is the only 16-inch dirt jumper on the market

The Bravo Series bikes include the Brave Two (16-inch), Bravo Three (20-inch), and Bravo Four (24-inch).

LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Küat is launching its new IBEX Panel Kit at the SEMA automotive trade show in Las Vegas this week.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — The Dérailleur Project Book is an 8-inch x 8-inch, 56-page, full-color, paperback photography book of bicycle rear derailleurs by industry photographer Robert D. Jones.

CORTEZ, Colo. (BRAIN) — Osprey Packs is broadening its technical cycling pack range with a new family of bikepacking gear, including hydration backpacks and bike-mounted bags.

The expanded cycling line will launch with the upcoming spring 2024 collection release.

(BRAIN) — Zipp's new HITOP S and HITOP SW carbon wheels are designed for cross-country use with a rim layup designed for compliance and strength. 

PHILADELPHIA (BRAIN) — Trek, SRAM, a Taiwanese hub maker, a Trek-owned retail store and an independent Trek dealer are all named in a product liability case involving an alleged coaster brake failure two years after the coaster-brake hub was recalled.

Tagged Lawsuits/legal
The Flandrien 33mm

BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Challenge Tires is launching new models including some non-UCI compliant 38mm cyclocross tubulars.

(BRAIN) — Headlokt, an Australian sports helmet company, has launched what it is says is the world's first helmet that also functions as a bike lock.

The helmet has integrated retractable stainless-steel combination lock that is compact and flexible to secure bikes, scooters, or skateboards.

CHICAGO (BRAIN) — SRAM has publicly released its long-awaited Eagle e-MTB drive system, which includes a motor manufactured by Brose, integrates with SRAM mountain bike groups, and includes automatic shifting and shifting-while-coasting features.

Tagged Electric bike
Allant+ 7

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle announced the recall of all Allant+ 7 e-bike models with Tektro brakes because the rear brake hose can be damaged if it interferes with the headlight or headlight mounting bracket.

(BRAIN) — Auto brand MINI is releasing two e-bike models next year, manufactured by Angell Mobility in France. 

Tagged Electric bike
Dealers will inspect the cranks for signs of delamination.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano says 760,000 11-speed Hollowtech road cranksets will need to be inspected for signs of delamination.

LONDON (BRAIN) — E-bike brand Cowboy collaborated with Parisian designer ba&sh on a limited-edition Cruiser ST model, billed as "a bike that fits in with women's busy lives."

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning for consumers to stop using Kopobob kids' multi-purpose helmets because they can fail to protect riders in the event of a crash.

Lectric eBikes XP 3.0 Black.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — In conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Lectric Ebikes is recalling the front and rear mechanical disc brake calipers spec'd on its XP 3.0 models because they can fail, posing a crash and injury hazard.

Tagged Electric bike
 Cyclingsell Zacro helmet.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued warnings to stop using two adult bike helmets because they failed federal safety standard tests.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pirelli is recalling its P ZERO Race TLR tires because the bead can unseat from the rim, creating a fall hazard.

(BRAIN) — Specialized has added a second Globe e-cargo model — the Haul LT — that shares the same capabilities as the Haul ST but with increased carrying capacity and twice the rear rack space.

Tagged Electric bike

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