Product/Tech
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Some multipurpose kids' bike helmets sold on Temu.com and imported by Chau River Sports Outdoors are being recalled because they don't comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission impact certification requirements.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Hexlox, which specializes in locking bolts and nuts to secure components from theft, is showing two new solutions at the Sea Otter Classic, including a rear hub locking nut for e-bikes with rear-hub motors.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Joe Gales was getting frustrated trying to stay with his e-MTB buddies on his Ibis Mojo pedal bike. A lower back injury kept him off the bike most of last year, making his climb back to keep up even more frustrating.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Muc-Off announced at the Sea Otter Classic the upcoming release of its new Road & Gravel Tubeless Sealant.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — The makers of the Prevelo juvenile bike line have launched a new brand for adults: EagleBear. The company, which sells direct to consumers, showed the first EagleBear model at the Sea Otter Classic expo on Thursday.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Full Speed Ahead in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling its Gossamer Pro AGX+ crankset because the arms can loosen and/or detach from the spindle.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (BRAIN) — On the eve of the Sea Otter Classic, Cane Creek Cycling Components teased details about its Invert gravel fork that is expected to be available mid-summer.
(BRAIN) — Lazer says its new Verde KineticCore helmet minimizes the use of materials, is made of 70% recycled materials by weight and is recyclable.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a warning on Monday about the risk of "serious injury and death" from Unit Pack Power lithium-ion e-bike batteries. The commission said the public health and safety requires this notice to warn the public quickly of the fire and burn hazard.
(BRAIN) — DirtySixer is conducting a crowd-funding campaign to build e-bikes with 36-inch and 32-inch wheels. The company has been selling 36-inch wheel bikes and e-bikes for several years, and teased a 32-inch prototype in 2017. Now it is bringing the 32-inch size to market with the campaign.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Delta Cycle and Dimension stem raisers are being recalled because they can shift during use and pose a fall hazard.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Thule is recalling some RideAlong rear-mounted kids bike seats because the harness padding can contain an excess of a flame-retardant chemical that can be toxic if ingested or comes into contact with skin or eyes.
GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Feedback Sports is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a limited edition version of its top-end Pro Mechanic workstand. The company will produce just 1,000 of the special stands. In other news the company has released three new handtools.
AMERSFOORT, Netherlands (BRAIN) — Babboe has extended its recall of four of its cargo bike models to the United Kingdom over concerns about frame integrity.
PORT COQUITLAM, British Columbia (BRAIN) — Norco's new Fluid VLT E-MTB features a Bosch motor, full carbon frame, and updated geometry.
EAGLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — QuietKat Electric Bikes' new Ranger All Wheel Drive eBike is built on the brand's existing Ranger model, however the AWD version introduces a dual 750-watt motor and a 17.25Ah UL certified battery, coupled with a single-speed drivetrain and a comfort saddle.
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — Diamondback has two new Haanjo gravel bike models available immediately.
The models are the Haanjo 4 EXP and the Haanjo 5.
The Haanjo 4 EXP has 44c tires, Sram Apex 1x11 wide-range gearing, and a GVX front suspension fork.