Product/Tech
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Peloton is recalling about 833,000 of its Original Series Bike+ exercise models because the seatpost assembly can break.
There have been three reports of the seatpost breaking and detaching and two reports of injuries because of falling.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Lezyne USA is recalling about 7,500 Pressure Over Drive and Digital Pressure Over Drive tubeless floor pumps because the canister can forcefully eject from the base when pressurized, posing a risk of injury.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek has added 1x chainrings to its lineup of products, offering the ability to use most modern drivetrains with the brand's eeWings titanium crankset.
AUSTIN, Texas (BRAIN) — According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most kids learn to ride a bike at between ages 4 and 7. Woom's newest balance bike aims to accelerate the learning curve.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using Favoto bike helmets because they violate safety requirements for positional stability, certification, and labeling.
(BRAIN) — Northwave's new Celsius XT Arctic GTX shoe combines versatile all-terrain sole technology, a "GORE-TEX and Primaloft fusion," and low-cut upper design. Northwave says it's a "comfortable, adaptable, and durable shoe built to tackle any terrain and condition."
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Nearly two thousand VAAST A/1 bicycles and frames are being recalled because of a hairline fracture that can develop near a weld and cause the tubes to separate.
(BRAIN) — Prologo is launching three new lightweight, high-performance saddles designed for gravel riding, in its AGX product line.
The range expands with the introduction of the new semi-round Nago R4 PAS AGX, the flat Dimension R2 AGX, and a redesigned version of the round Scratch M5 PAS AGX.
(BRAIN) — The wheel brand Fulcrum and textile brand Polartec are joining forces for a co-branded wheelset, wheel bag, and cap.
MADRID (BRAIN) — Unit 1's NEON is a smart-tech helmet line designed for urban use that is also e-bike certified and earned five stars from the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings.
FONZASO, Italy (BRAIN) — Castelli’s Alpha 150 winter jacket combines Polartec AirCore technology with what the brands says is cutting-edge Polartec Alpha insulation.
NEWBURY PARK, Calif. (BRAIN) — Liv Cycling unveiled its new Tempt E+ line of e-bikes that the brand says blends utility with trail-ready performance between two models: the Tempt E+ EX and the Tempt E+.
WATERBURY, Vt. (BRAIN) — Mavic upgraded its Cosmic SLR 45 wheelset with ceramic bearings that the company said offer 28% less friction and its adaptive layup construction saves 70 grams per rim.
HICKORY, N.C. (BRAIN) — DeFeet has a new custom sock program with no minimum orders with retailers allowed to order as few or as many as they like with a custom logo.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Lezyne has unveiled a new front and rear LED bike light system featuring vehicle detection radar technology and built-in visual and audio alerts. Like other radar systems, it can pair with most GPS head units or with Lezyne's mobile app.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — YooxArmor is recalling about 1,780 multi-purpose kids' helmets sold on Amazon because they violate mandatory impact standards, positional stability, labeling, and certification requirements.
(BRAIN) — Shimano's S-PHYRE RX910 shoes were designed with the help of its pro gravel riders and feature what the brand calls a "revolutionary" Pontoon Cleat System.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning against using two helmet models from separate Chinese manufacturers because they violate mandatory standards and can fail to protect in the event of a crash. Both sellers have not agreed to a recall nor communicated a remedy.
(BRAIN) — POC's Cytal Lite helmet is designed for riders who want a lightweight option to manage heat with enhanced ventilation.

