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(BRAIN) — VAR Tools has released a refillable spray can that can dispense cleaners and degreasers, reducing empty aerosol cans.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Chris King introduced a new lubricant, Gold Grease, that's optimized for its hub and bottom bracket bearings. The company discovered Gold Grease during an extended testing period, in which a number of lubricants were put through speed and wear tests.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Todson is recalling about 40,245 Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up helmets because they don't comply with mandatory safety standards. No incidents nor injuries have been reported.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stowe, a new bicycle accessories brand based in California and Colorado, has launched its flagship product: the bike trunk. The trunk is lockable, waterproof storage for the rear rack of a bike.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 3,295 SAMIT youth multi-purpose helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with positional stability and certification requirements. The helmets can fail to protect, posing a risk of injury or death.

No injuries nor incidents have been reported.

Carbon Daley Top Shelf model

(BRAIN) — Haro has added carbon-frame options for its Daley and Greer mountain bike models. The new models have the same suspension platform and geometry as their aluminum counterparts while saving weight.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled about 300 Semfri kids helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — A judge approved the class action settlement between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America in the Hollowtech II crankset recall because of separation and breakage.

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OBERWANGEN, Switzerland (BRAIN) — Stromer says it will deliver repair kits this month for the suspension forks that the Swiss e-bike brand recalled in December. The forks were made by U.S.-based Wren Sports. 

CPSC issues safety warning.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using BeePrincess bike helmets because they don't meet mandatory safety standards.

FamilyNext Pro cargo bike.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Gazelle USA is recalling about 320 Urban Arrow FamilyNext Pro cargo e-bikes because the Fidlock buckle used to secure children in the cargo area can fail to fully engage.

Three incidents have been reported of the buckle not fully closing but they led to no injuries.

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.

Calgary, AB (BRAIN) — A new brand, The Shady Rider, has announced the launch of its flagship product, the ShadyRider cycling sun-brim visor.

The visor is designed to shield cyclists from harmful UV rays while maintaining clear visibility and comfort.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 170 R.X.Y adult helmets are being recalled because they don't comply with mandatory standards — impact attenuation, positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements — and can fail to protect in a crash.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Gen 2 aluminum pedals because the axle can crack and cause the body to detach from the crank.

LAS VEGAS (BRAIN) — Segway released details of a new accessory line at the CES 2026 show here, including an automatic dropper post and integrated radar kit for e-bikes.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling about 650 Schwinn Ovation bike child carriers because the restraint buckles can loosen.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pedego is recalling about 400 electric Fat Tire Trikes because the aluminum frame can develop a hairline fracture near a weld, causing the tubes to separate and posing fall and laceration hazards.

(BRAIN) — DT Swiss issued an update Thursday on its carbon wheelset recall from five months ago, urging customers with affected wheelsets to return them for testing

VAIL, Colo. (BRAIN) — KOPILOT.ID has launched an NFC-enabled emergency and medical ID system designed for outdoor athletes and explorers.

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