Product/Tech
(BRAIN) — The Tazi RZ Aerodynamic Bottle & Cage System was designed for road, gravel, and mountain bike riding. The company said it was designed both to optimize aerodynamics and ease of access. cyclists seeking performance gains
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using some Rad Power Bikes models because the lithium-ion battery can unexpectedly ignite and explode, especially when the battery or harness has been exposed to water and debris.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek has recalled about 68,000 bikes because the coaster brake can fail. The recall also includes replacement rear wheels and Electra-branded bikes.
In addition to those sold in the U.S. 6,820 bikes subject to recall were sold in Canada. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
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.

