Product/Tech
LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Hollywood Racks' new hitch-mounted CrossTrack is designed to transport one or two bikes with frameless touchpoints.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Woom is recalling about 2,500 bikes because of crankset "fatigue fractures." There have been five reports of the crank breaking, including one report of an injury.
(BRAIN) — Feetures' new Reflective Mini Crew was designed to provide increased visibility and safety during low-light conditions.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — Cane Creek Components unveiled the GXC Stem, billed as an affordable and lightweight aftermarket option for gravel and cross-country bikes.
OAKLAND, Calif. (BRAIN) — Enduro Bearings has launched a new suspension pivot bearing lineup that features a solid lube formula and a black oxide treatment that the company said provides exceptional wear resistance in all conditions.
MILAN (BRAIN) — Pirelli now offers two new sidewall colors on some sizes of its flagship road racing tire, the Pirelli P Zero Race TLR RS.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Reyhee Group is recalling about 400 Droyd multi-purpose youth helmets because they don't meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission's safety standards and can fail to protect in the event of a crash.
BAD URACH, Germany (BRAIN) — Magura and Bosch collaborated to create e-bike ABS brake components for the 2025 model year.
(BRAIN) — Tifosi's newest addition is the Moab, which the brand said "combines rugged durability with an ultra-lightweight feel."
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Delta Cycle Corp. is working with U.S. and Canadian authorities to recall more than 25,000 of its Ceiling Hoists with Straps storage products, which are used to store bikes, kayaks,canoes or other large objects. The company says the plastic buckles on the straps can break.
LOUISVILLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — Wheels Manufacturing recently introduced a single-speed conversion kit for Shimano Micro Spline compatible hubs.
EUGENE, Ore. (BRAIN) — Burley expanded its Dash RM kids bike seat line to have MIK HD system compatibility.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Deuter released details on its two new mountain bike backpacks featuring a 3D-printed back system.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Brompton is recalling some T Line foldable bikes because of a steering issue. The recall is being done in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop using Camzimo bike helmets sold on Amazon.com because they can fail to protect during a crash.
(BRAIN) — Ride Concepts, the Fox Factory-owned shoe brand, has updated its Tallac mountain bike shoe by adding a mid-top version that the brand says is its most technical shoe ever.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Caveworks, a Colorado-based startup, is offering an indoor smart bike alternative — a highly adjustable indoor-only bike designed to be used with a direct-drive smart (or dumb) trainer.
(BRAIN) — Accessory brand Knog is offering special limited edition versions of its Blinder 900 headlight and Oi Classic bells. The special edition is anodized purple and finished with a three dimensional laser-etched pattern.
The special finish came from Knog's Design Director, Anton van Maanen.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (BRAIN) — John Robinson, of Johnny Velo Bikes, responded to his customer and employee needs by developing a fire-resistant e-bike battery case, which he’s had manufactured in China.