Product/Tech
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Pierer Mobility's GASGAS e-bike brand launched a new one-sized "urban cruiser" at Eurobike here this week.
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Bosch eBike Systems announced numerous connectivity features and new products for the 2024 model year this week.
EAGLE, Colo. (BRAIN) — QuietKat, which makes e-bikes primarily for the hunting and fishing market, has added a proprietary feature to some of its models, allowing users to easily switch the bikes between e-bike classes 1, 2, or 3, or to an unrestricted power mode.
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — At Eurobike Hexlox is launching a new anti-theft Hexnut for e-bikes with rear hub motors, along with a new thru axle aimed at OEM bike brands and operators of bike fleets and rentals.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek Bicycle is recalling Promax hydraulic disc brakes spec'd on some models because the hose can detach from the lever and cause a crash hazard.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Bell Sports is recalling some Giro Merit helmets because they don't comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's standards and can fail to protect in a crash.
(BRAIN) — Urban mobility brand Tern released details on its new HSD compact e-cargo bike. Originally released in 2019, the updated HSD retains its compact size but is now "stronger and smarter," according to Tern.
(BRAIN) — 1UP USA claims its new Xtreme Duty (XD) hitch rack is "the burliest bike rack in the biz." Designed for e-bikes, electric motorcycles and other two-wheelers, the new rack fits 2-inch receivers and can carry up to three bikes weighing up to 150 pounds per tray.
MILWAUKEE (BRAIN) — BiKase's new SideWinder ABC Cage adjusts to fit bottles 2 1/4" to 4 3/4" diameter and can be mounted as left- or right-handed.
TULSA, Okla. (BRAIN) — ProLids is a new company offering customizable helmets for kids who ride bikes, scooters, and skateboards.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Cycle Force is recalling its Ventura Adult Bike Helmets because they don't comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission's federal standards and can fail to protect during a crash.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Shimano North America Holdings Inc. is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall some PRO Vibe Alloy Stems after discovering that corrosion can lead to cracks forming in the clamping area of the fork steerer tube.
(BRAIN) — Campandgoslow, which makes a variety of bike-camping accessories, has recently restocked its woven Western Rattler bar tape, one of its most popular items.
IRVINE, Calif. (BRAIN) — Shimano is launched three limited edition colorways for its RX8 and RX6 gravel shoes to inspired by the upcoming gravel races in Kansas.
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 2.2 million Peloton bikes because of a fall-and-injury hazard because the seatpost assembly can break.
(BRAIN) — INEOS Grenadiers riders Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Tom Pidcock will be competing on a brand new, full-suspension Pinarello Dogma XC development bike at the opening round of the UCI Cross-country World Cup in Nové Město, Czech Republic this weekend.
(BRAIN) — Thule's newest towbar carrier, the Epos, is a foldable and tiltable bike carrier that transports bikes of any type or size including e-bikes.
OLATHE, Kan. (BRAIN) — Garmin's new Varia eRTL615 is its first rearview radar and tail light made specifically for e-bike riders. It features a battery-free design, and plugs into compatible e-bikes for power.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — Küat showed its new overlanding products at the Sea Otter Classic this week, including its IBEX family of truck-bed racks.
MONTEREY, Calif. (BRAIN) — State Bicycle Co. teamed with Taco Bell on a new limited edition KIunker bike model.