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SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — 100% has added two new helmets to its mountain bike line.

The company said the Altec is the advanced rider's choice for a protective and ventilated all-mountain helmet. The Trajecta features class-leading performance and safety features in an enduro helmet.

FRANKFURT, Germany (BRAIN) — Tern's new HSD is a compact e-bike that can carry cargo and is designed for everybody. 

WATERLOO, Wis. (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is recalling some Super Commuter+ 8S e-bikes because of concerns about the bolt attaching the front fender to the fork crown.

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EXETER, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — Hornit, the maker of the CLUB bike storage clip, is now offering the product in new sizes to fit a wider variety of tires. The CLUG is now offered in five sizes, fitting tires from 23-81mm wide.

WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Faraday Bicycles is recalling about 4,450 e-bikes because their seatposts can fail. The company said it has received nine reports of broken posts, including one incident that involved minor injuries.

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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — SRAM is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Canadian authorities to recall about 920 RockShox Lyrik and Yari forks. 

The company said the forks' lower legs can break. The CPSC said SRAM had received no reports of incidents in the field. 

BERLIN, Germany (BRAIN) — At Eurobike Media Days, Brose for the first time is offering a proprietary system comprising drive, control unit and battery. 

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UPDATED with statement from Woom founder.

YONKERS, N.Y. (BRAIN) — Consumer Reports has rated three helmets as unsafe in its latest helmet test editorial package. For varying reasons, the independent, nonprofit member organization said helmets from Bontrager, Morpher and Woom failed its tests and are rated as "Don't Buy-Safety Risk."

DURANGO, Colo. (BRAIN) — Colorado Cola contains 35mg of caffeine per 100 calories; the company said it was "designed to provide all-day nutrition in a flavorful drink that will not upset the stomach."

SAN DIEGO (BRAIN) — SportRx, makers of custom prescription sport sunglasses and snow goggles for athletes, has introduced a limited-edition Oakley/SportRx Flak 2.0 XL.

SportRx has worked with Oakley for 12 years to offer prescription sunglasses and eyeglasses.

LOS ANGELES (BRAIN) — Thousand has released a limited edition summer helmet line that the company said features fresh colors "inspired by the adventurous and nostalgic spirit of summer." The helmets include all of the same features as the brand's Heritage Collection.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — Stages Cycling began selling its next generation of GPS computers with the Dash M50, which went on sale Monday.

BRIGHTON, United Kingdom (BRAIN) — With designs that owe as much to old school BMX as the Tour de France, UK-based apparel brand Morvelo is ramping up for a go at the U.S. market. The brand established almost 10 years ago sells though some large retailers in its home market, but is looking for a different kind of store in the U.S.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (BRAIN) — BikeFit, a supplier of fitting tools to retailers and studios, is offering a special edition of the adjustable BiSaddle, which BikeFit will sell to retailers and other qualified partners.

OSAKA, Japan (BRAIN) — For the 2020 model year, Shimano has upgraded its entry-level Tiagra road components with new designs that the company said are more ergonomic and offer better performance.

TAURANGA, New Zealand (BRAIN) — New Zealand's Shotgun Kids MTB Seat is now available for U.S. bike retailers.

BOULDER, Colo. (BRAIN) — A new title from VeloPress, "Sports Nutrition Handbook: Eat Smart. Be Healthy. Get on Top of Your Game," unpacks the most important nutrition and hydration concepts so that any athlete can easily make sense of their nutrition needs.

NEWBURY PARK, Calif.

500 XT 'priority packs' were sold in the US.

IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — In what may be a first for the company, Shimano is making a major new group of components available for retail purchase soon after a public launch, both as original equipment and in the aftermarket.

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