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Rear bolts on some Trek, Electra e-bikes recalled because of breakage

Posted January 29, 2026
Trek FX+1 Midstep.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The rear wheel bolts on about 19,890 Trek FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! e-bikes are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission because they can break when properly torqued.

Amazon and UL sue Chinese e-bike makers over false UL certification

Posted January 28, 2026
A screenshot from the complaint, showing the e-bike listing on Amazon.com.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Amazon and UL are suing five e-bike and e-scooter companies, alleging they improperly labeled products with UL trademarks. 

Minneapolis retailer helping plan Pretti memorial rides nationwide

Posted January 27, 2026
Organizers are sharing artwork that can be customized for regional events.

MINNEAPOLIS (BRAIN) — Angry Catfish bike shop is helping plan and promote a memorial ride this Saturday in Minneapolis, and assisting organizers around the country in holding their own events.

Cycling/mobility investment group Fundracer take minority stake in cycling airbag startup

Posted January 27, 2026

AMSTERDAM (BRAIN) — Fundracer, the micro-mobility investment fund founded by several cycling industry veterans, is investing in a Belgian company that is developing safety airbags for cyclists.

Life Electric Vehicles set to acquire Rad Power Bikes for $13.2 million

Posted January 27, 2026

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Life Electric Vehicles Holdings Inc. is expected to acquire Rad Power Bikes' assets for $13.2 million, outbidding four other companies during an auction for the e-bike brand that declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.

Wolf Tooth Components employees 'standing in solidarity' with Minneapolis

Posted January 27, 2026

BURNSVILLE, Minn. (BRAIN) — While located 10 miles south of the ICE protests taking place in downtown Minneapolis, Wolf Tooth Components employees here have been supporting the cause.

QBP calls on industry to contact lawmakers, is evaluating its dealer event

Posted January 26, 2026
Company said it is "evaluating a path forward" for next month's Frostbike event.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (BRAIN) — Minneapolis-area distributor QBP is calling on industry members to contact elected officials to "advocate for change" following the death of Alex Pretti on Saturday in Minneapolis. And the company said it is "evaluating a path forward" for its Frostbike dealer event, scheduled for Feb.

Alex Pretti shooting ‘eye opening’ for bike industry in Minneapolis area

Posted January 26, 2026
UPDATED: Local shop plans a memorial ride for Pretti on Saturday.
A memorial in Minneapolis on Monday. Getty image.

This story is corrected to show that the social media account that repeated Angry Catfish's post about Alex Pretti was not an official Surly account. It also contains more details of forthcoming memorial rides.

Fire breaks out at RadRetail location in California

Posted January 21, 2026
RadRetail in Huntington Beach.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (BRAIN) — A fire that started at the Rad Power Bikes’ retail store here on Sunday night is under investigation by the Huntington Beach Fire Department.

Revel Bikes leaving Carbondale, moving to Golden, Colorado

Posted January 21, 2026

CARBONDALE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Revel Bikes is the latest brand to relocate, announcing its U.S. headquarters will be moving east to Golden, Colorado, with plans to be fully operational there in March.

Canyon to reduce workforce by up to 320

Posted January 20, 2026
Canyon's Koblenz headquarters.

KOBLENZ, Germany (BRAIN) — Canyon says it is aiming to "reduce complexity and simplify processes," a procedure that includes reducing its workforce by up to 320 workers.

New Jersey passes law requiring license, registration, insurance for e-bike riders

Posted January 20, 2026
Phil Murphy.

TRENTON, N.J. (BRAIN) — New Jersey's governor signed a bill into law on Monday that will require license, registration, and insurance for all e-bike riders. State lawmakers say it addresses a rising number of crashes, including two killed in separate incidents.

Mechanic, teacher and innovator John Barnett dies at 74

Posted January 20, 2026
John Barnett

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (BRAIN) — John Barnett, the founder of one of the industry’s best-known schools for bike mechanics, died Dec. 17 at home. He was 74.

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