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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday issued a recall notice for some SRAM 12-speed shift/brake levers.

NextGen 10-inch bike black.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Flat River Group kids' bikes are being recalled because they don't meet several U.S. safety standards.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Box Components is recalling its BMX Race Box One Oversized 31.8 Delta stems because the faceplate can crack and break.

Shimano Technium models.

(BRAIN) — Shimano released three new cycling glasses that the brand says amplify colors and clarity on different types of terrain.

GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Carbs Fuel LLC, a sports nutrition startup, has launched a new high-carbohydrate gel that sells at a lower price than similar products on the market.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pacific Cycle is recalling two e-bike models because the wiring harness that manages the lithium-ion battery charging was improperly assembled and can overheat and catch fire.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (BRAIN) — Cook Brothers Racing announced details about its new Ghost Works BMX hubs, which are offered in three types: Sprag, Ratchet, and Needle.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Retrospec is recalling its Scout kids' bike helmets because they don't comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements and can fail to protect.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Aventon is recalling about 2,300 Class 2 Sinch.2 folding e-bikes because they can accelerate unexpectedly, posing a crash and injury hazard.

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Bell Slope dark green helmet.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Bell Sports recalled its Slope adult helmets because the strap anchor can dislodge from the helmet, failing to protect in the event of a crash.

PORTLAND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Suweeka will debut its Bike Lifter hitch-rack that can be raised and lowered to roll e-bikes on and off and is accepting pre-orders through its website.

DT Swiss Hybrid 350 hubs

(BRAIN) — DT Swiss has released two lines of e-MTB hubs, complementing its Hybrid wheelsets for e-MTBS and e-utility bikes, which were released several years ago. The new 240 Hybrid and 350 Hybrid hubs allow retailers to put together custom wheelsets with e-bike-suitable hubs. 

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(BRAIN) — Science in Sport (SiS) GO Energy Isotonic Gel is now available to U.S. retailers through Coast 2 Coast.

According to the company, SIS energy gel products use maltodextrin as a carbohydrate source, and improve performance with no need for extra water.

(BRAIN) — Leatt has introduced several shoe models featuring its HydraDri waterproof membrane.

GOLDEN, Colo. (BRAIN) — Feedback Sports has updated its Velo Hinge pivoting bike storage hook, making it compatible with bigger and wider rims and tires and adding grip tape to the tire-contact plate for stability. 

POZZOLEONE, Italy (BRAIN) — Fizik's new Argo X saddle line was designed for cross-country, cyclocross and gravel racers.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (BRAIN) — Vittoria has unveiled a new version of its Barzo and Mezcal cross-country tires featuring the UCI logo and a UCI rainbow swoosh on the tire sidewalls.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (BRAIN) —RedSide is selling a syringe holder for brake bleeding. The holder can attach to a bike frame, fork or handlebars to provide a stable, vertical attachment for syringes. It's designed to work with road or mountain bike with all the major brake brands.

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Giro Sport Design has released a new mountain bike glove model called the Rodeo. The Rodeo combines a minimalist palm with knuckle protection provided by D3O Ghost padding.

MADISON, Wis. (BRAIN) — Saris released its H3 Plus Direct Drive Smart Trainer this week, extending compatibility to 12-speed drivetrains.

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