Product/Tech
(BRAIN) — Tern's redesigned HSD e-cargo bike model line has four models, including Bosch Class 3 motor and Bosch electronic shifting options. The electronic shifting can be paired with an internal gear hub or a TRP electronic drivetrain.
LANDRUM, S.C. (BRAIN) — Boyd Cycling unveiled its new Sixtus MTB hub for gravity riders this week, featuring what it calls instant engagement and low-drag performance.
(BRAIN) — On Thursday, Selle Italia announced two new lines to its SLR product line, which was introduced earlier this year. The new models are targeted at gravel and endurance riders.
(BRAIN) — Zipp's 404 S wheels are price-point carbon road wheels that build on their predecessor model, the 303 S.
"With a laser focus on paved performance, the 404 S offers advantages over the 303 S in every meaningful way — aerodynamics, hub performance, aesthetics, and price," the company said.
CHICO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Paul Components has offered a quick-release seat collar for many years, and now is launching its first traditional bolt-on collar.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued its second warning in the past three months about some Ridstar e-bikes, this one concerning the front wheel detaching without warning.
WHEELING, W.Va. (BRAIN) — Warwood Tool Company has launched the Wildland Hoe, a forged 1060 American steel tool built for trail building, brush clearing, land maintenance and field work.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning to stop riding CARBO folding Model X and Model S e-bikes because they fail mandatory safety reflector requirements.
In addition, the Model X e-bike doesn't have chain guards, posing crash and laceration hazards.
APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Torker Racing and Vans are selling a limited edition BMX shoe to mark Torker's 50th anniversary.
Vans produced 300 pairs of the model, which debuted June 5 at the DirtyFest BMX event and on TorkerRacing.com.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 520 Gudook Outdoor Sports adult helmets are being recalled because they fail to meet mandatory federal safety standards.
SAN CARLOS, Calif. (BRAIN) — Ritchey has expanded its top-tier SuperLogic family with a new line of mountain bike carbon handlebars offered in zero, 20mm, and 40mm rise options.
The comapny said the three shapes give cross-country and all-mountain riders a choice in how they set up their cockpit.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Kenda Tire has released a new cross-country and down-country tire model, the K Series Dagger, which succeeds the Booster model.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Multi-purpose helmets sold online at Temu are being recalled because they lack federal mandatory safety standards.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — About 2,200 Favoto helmets sold on Amazon are being recalled because they lack federal mandatory safety standards.
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.

