Product/Tech
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 7,000 Malker Bicycle Light Sets are being recalled because they violate mandatory safety standards for products containing button cell and coin batteries that can be easily accessed by children and ingested. The light sets also do not have label warnings required by law.
PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Smith's new Pilot MTB helmet is designed for novice and emerging riders and feaures an adjustable fit system and optimized integration with Smith eyewear.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Prologo unveiled at Taipei Cycle its Pressure Map MyOwn system for bike-fitters, specialized retailers, and pro road teams, analyzing a rider's pedaling to determine the best saddle.
(BRAIN) — Velocomp, which manufactures the AeroPod and PowerPod aero sensors and power meters has released PowerBoost, a a new alternative to torque sensors on e-bikes.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Retailers and distributors are asking for more tire choices for the growing 32-inch wheel crowd, and while that new industry segment can't by itself save a struggling industry, Bill Rudell says you can't deny the interest it's creating.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — The Taipei Cycle d&i Gold Award winners were announced here Wednesday so it was fitting an architect by trade with a passion for cycling and spending time with her dog fetched one of them with a creation that enhances urban mobility.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (BRAIN) — Trudi is being enhanced a year after Berd, the carbon spoke folks, released the $6,999 table-top wheel building machine. The hardware and software makeover includes supporting more wheel sizes, including for e-bikes, and allowance for wider range of rim and nipple types.
(BRAIN) — Jamis has updated it product line for the 2026 season with several new additions including the Ventura A1 All Road model.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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