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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning against using Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro e-bikes because the battery wires can ignite. The agency is aware of 11 fire reports, including one burn injury, five cases of smoke inhalation, and two incidents of property damage totaling more than $40,000.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized is recalling about 5,720 Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 e-bikes because the steerer tube can develop a small fatigue crack that can lead to fork failure.
WILMINGTON, Del. (BRAIN) — The Lycra Company, one of the leading producers of spandex used in cycling apparel, filed for Chapter 11 protection Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (BRAIN) — A lawsuit filed against Shimano North America and Trek Bicycle by a man who claimed his bike's V-brake lever impaled his thigh during a fall was dismissed Monday.
KOBLENZ, Germany (BRAIN) — Canyon Bicycle's 2025 sales decreased 7% year-over-year amid what it called a challenging market hurt by the oversupply and discounting of electric and non-electric mountain and urban bikes.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (BRAIN) — Life Electric Vehicles CEO Rob Provost has high expectations for Rad Power Bikes after officially acquiring the beleaguered brand for $13.3 million March 5. And he's looking farther ahead.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano has agreed to pay an $11.5 million penalty to the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a settlement of CPSC's charges that Shimano knowingly failed to immediately report issues with its Hollowtech II cranksets.
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BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — One of the industry's most brilliant and beloved characters, Gregg Bagni, has died following a snowboarding accident in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, friends have confirmed to BRAIN.
Rethinking Hans Rey's Call to Action
Hans Rey is right about one big thing: if we blur the line between bicycles and small motorcycles, especially on natural-surface trails, we risk losing hard‑won e‑MTB access and public trust.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Three Taiwanese publicly traded bike manufacturers released their full 2025 earnings reports this week, with all three reporting revenue declines in 2025, but two of them showing earnings improvements.
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI Co-op announced in an email to employees that it will reduce starting pay for employees at retail stores, distribution centers, and its headquarters beginning July 1 and reduce benefits for all current employees.
POOLE, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Muc-Off has entered the motorcycle space with the announcement of its Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Care Range.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — ProRider has recalled about 9,546 helmets of various styles because they don't meet federal safety standards. No injuries nor incidents have been reported.
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SHARON, Mass. (BRAIN) — Black X will release next month its Titan Smart Bike Lock lineup that features a U-lock combining angle-grinder-resistant technology with connected app-based access.
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