Bell Sports recalls over 31,000 helmets
WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Bell Sports is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Canadian authorities to recall more than 31,000 bike helmets because they don't meet the federal safety...
View ArticleEurobike 2025: Some new product highlights
Organizers announce a concurrent light electric vehicle trade show for 2026. FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Eurobike opened its doors Wednesday at the Messe Frankfurt, with 1,500 exhibiting companies from more...
View ArticleNYC budget includes creating department to regulate e-bikes
Mayor Eric Adams wants a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes, e-scooters.Some of the information in this story was published in the July issue of BRAIN.NEW YORK (BRAIN) — The 2026 city budget approved last...
View ArticleVosper: Another fine mess we’ve gotten ourselves into, part one
A number of readers (you know who you are) took exception to last month’s description of suppliers’ COVID-era over-ordering as “adolescent.” For the record, my exact words were, "Now it’s halfway...
View ArticleShimano Europe Launches European Call for Evidence to Tackle Urgent Bicycle...
30 June 2025— Shimano Europe has today launched “Nextgen Mechanics: Advancing Cycle Mechanic Standards & Careers Together”, a new call for evidence aimed at tackling the growing shortage of skilled...
View ArticleEurobike 2025, part 2: Trade attendance down 11%
FRANKFURT (BRAIN) — Eurobike concluded Sunday following a two-day consumer festival and three-day trade show. Organizers reported declines in the number of trade visitors and enthusiasts at the event,...
View ArticleDiane Jenks: The industry needs Adventure Cycling
In a guest editorial, Jenks notes the touring organization is looking to sell its headquarters building.By Diane JenksDiane Jenks is the host of the Outspoken Cyclist podcast. This guest editorial...
View ArticleIn proposed class action settlement, Shimano would give retailers more tools...
Owners of the cranks also would receive an extra two-years' warranty. SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retailers would get more tools and training to process Shimano's Hollowtech II crank recall, and...
View ArticleCitrus-Lime Launches Fully Reimagined Cloud POS Back Office
Retail Solutions provider, Citrus-Lime, has unveiled a major update to the Back Office of its Cloud POS platform.The entire back end of Cloud POS has been rebuilt from the ground up to deliver a...
View ArticleFox narrows its SRAM suit after review board invalidates its patent claims
DENVER (BRAIN) — Fox Factory’s three-year-old patent lawsuit against SRAM will be fought over narrower ground after a Patent Office board sided with SRAM and found that all the relevant claims in a Fox...
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