Product/Tech
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Any Volume brand adult bicycle helmets are being recalled because they do not comply with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (BRAIN) — Santa Cruz Bicycles is recalling some bikes with aluminum frames and rear triangles because they can bend or buckle, posing a fall hazard.
OGDEN, Utah (BRAIN) — Enve is releasing a line of aluminum mountain bike stems optimized for pairing with its M Series carbon handlebars.
BEND, Ore. (BRAIN) — Spurcycle has released a limited edition Sapphire Bell. Proceeds from the sale of the bells benefit two nonprofits: San Francisco Bike Coalition and Bend Bikes.
TEMPE, Ariz. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle and global cycling ambassador Erick Cedeño have collaborated on a special-edition of the company's 4130 All-Road bike.
SRAM’s recent patent application for an “Electronic Cable Puller” points to the increased integration of bikes and batteries. But it also might lead to some conflict between SRAM and two companies offering products using similar technology.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Quality Bicycle Products issued a recall of Salsa Cycles Cutthroat bikes because the fork legs can crack or break. The recall affects about 600 bikes in the U.S., and another 100 sold in Canada.
BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Bang & Olufsen is known for sound quality and craftsmanship, and Rapha with performance cycling clothing. Together, they are introducing Beoplay E8 Sport earphones.
WILTON, Conn. (BRAIN) — Cannondale issued a safety notice about the front fender and hardware on its Canvas Neo 1 and Canvas Neo 2 bicycles after receiving reports that the assembly can become detached.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Peloton is recalling clip-in pedals equipped on some of its indoor bikes because they can break during use.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (BRAIN) — G-Form unveils its new E-Line knee and elbow guards for the aggressive rider tackling technical terrain.
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (BRAIN) — Niner Bikes announced the upcoming release of the Bosch powered RLT e9 RDO gravel bike. It's the third model in Niner's e9 Series of Bosch-powered e-bikes, and it complements the RIP e9 and WFO e9 mountain bikes introduced in July.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (BRAIN) — Boyd Cycling has launched its new Prologue Series, introducing three new carbon road wheelsets all priced at a little more than $1,000.
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Sena Technologies Inc., which features Bluetooth communication solutions for powersports and outdoor sports markets, unveiled new cycling helmets at Sea Otter Play in a live webinar with professional cyclist Lex Albrecht.
RANDOLPH, Mass. (BRAIN) — With many families and individuals returning to cycling as a healthy way to socially distance, finding a solution to transport accessories and belongings is paramount. Delta's new Removable Front Bike Basket provides storage for up to 7 pounds while riding.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Specialized Bicycle Components has notified the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission about a recall of three Sirrus bicycle models with a crank arm that can fall off.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Pedego has informed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that it is recalling six e-bike models because of a fall hazard involving an improperly manufactured electrical cable.
The cable can cause these models to accelerate unexpectedly, posing the user fall hazard:
(BRAIN) — MET is releasing a new helmet with MIPS technology; the company said the Rivale MIPS model, at $180, "combines an extraordinary price-quality ratio and all of the advantages of the brain protection system against rotational forces."
SEATTLE (BRAIN) — REI announced three new models to its Co-op Cycles lineup: a fat-tire mountain bike and two commuter e-bikes. The co-op also announced additional bicycle shop e-bike service capabilities.
DRT 4.1 fat-tire mountain bike