Product/Tech

SAINT AUGUSTIN-DE-DESMAURES, Québec (BRAIN) —Louis Garneau Group is launching the latest version of its collection specifically for gravel riding, called the Groad Collection.

XIAMENi, China (BRAIN) — Light Bicycle releases its first carbon gravel frameset in celebration of its 10-year anniversary.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Marin Bikes is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall about 2,100 bikes in the U.S. because their bottom bracket spindles can break. Marin also is working with Canadian authorities to recall about 875 bikes that were sold there.

FARGO, N.D. (BRAIN) — The Galeo Group has launched an anti-bike theft product: a GPS- and cellular network-connected device that can mount to a bike's water bottle cage holes or on the handlebar.

ETNA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Steve Potts, a co-founder of WTB and a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, is developing a new line of components that will be produced in Japan and Taiwan by factories including Nitto, Panaracer, Tange-Seiki, Suzue and Tange Tubing.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Rossignol is recalling 2018 and 2019 All Track DH bikes because of a fall hazard. According to the company, a crack can form at the headtube weld, causing the frame to fail.
No incidents or injuries have been reported.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (BRAIN) — Küat's Piston Pro X hitch-mounted rack features integrated LED tail lights and pneumatic tire arms with Kashima coating.

(BRAIN) — Kids Ride Shotgun's new child seat is designed for full suspension mountain bikes and e-MTBs. It is designed to be quick to mount and remove, and to have no frame contact.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Finish Line released its newest product, FiberLink Tubeless Sealant, a low-viscosity latex formula that seals punctures up to 8mm.

KORBACH, Germany (BRAIN) — Continental announced the return of the cream sidewall Grand Prix 5000 road tire to celebrate the Tour de France last month. It joins the transparent sidewall and traditional black tires to form a new color range.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,500 first-generation Turbo Levo and Kenevo electric mountain bike battery packs. Water can penetrate the seal around the LED control pad on the bicycle's lithium-ion battery pack and cause the battery to short circuit, posing fire and burn haza

FONTANIVA, Italy (BRAIN) — Elite's new gradient simulator for indoor riding features integrated steering to create a more immersive experience while using interactive software.

POWAY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Scicon Sports introduces the Aerowing Lamon sunglasses, which feature an innovative shape that it says increases protection and fit while reducing aerodynamic impact.

KENT, Wash. (BRAIN) — IZIP Bikes celebrates its 15th year by expanding its product line with the addition of three traditional pedal bikes: the Alki 1 and 2 and Zest.

WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — GT Bicycles blends BMX style with urban mobility to create a line of 29ers designed for cruising and commuting: the Street Performer and Power Performer.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Academy Sports + Outdoors is recalling some Ozone 500 girls and boys Elevate 24-inch bikes because of a fall and injury hazard.

SPANISH FORK, Utah (BRAIN) — Airless tire manufacturer Tannus enters the gravel tire insert market with an emphasis on flat prevention, rim protection, shock absorption, and sidewall support.

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — 100% released the Aircraft 2 downhill/enduro helmet, featuring a carbon-fiber shell and injection-molded chin bar integration.

SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Vision is showcasing two new wheelsets for the EF Education-Nippo and Bahrain-Victorious teams at this year's Tour de France: the Metron 45 SL Disc and 60 SL Disc.