By Peter Abraham — This week I attended my fifth Bicycle Leadership Conference, an annual gathering of the bike industry organized by People for Bikes. I’m currently in my third career, and I’ve attended events like this in every phase of my professional life. When I produced tv commercials, I attended the AICP Award Show in New York every […]

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By Charles Pekow — Shimano has agreed to pay $11.5 million to settle a civil case over defective cranksets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) charged that the products “contain a defect which could create a substantial product hazard or create an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death because the recalled bonded crank parts […]

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WILMINGTON, Del. (March 25, 2026) — The LYCRA Company, whose stretch fibers are foundational to modern cycling apparel, has entered a prepackaged Chapter 11 restructuring process designed to eliminate more than $1.2 billion in long-term debt while maintaining uninterrupted operations for brands and riders. The company reached a restructuring support agreement with the overwhelming majority […]

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By Charles Pekow — The off-again, on-again tariffs are off for another year—at least for certain bike products imported from China. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on December 1 that it is extending tariff exemptions for aluminum-frame bike trailers and helmets through November 29, 2026. Full details are available at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-01/html/2025-21671.htm […]

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LINDON, Utah (February 24, 2026) — Ari Bikes has updated its flagship downhill machine, the Ari Superior Peak, for the 2026 season, adding mixed-wheel capability, revised suspension components, and updated drivetrain and braking options. Built as the company’s dedicated downhill platform, the Superior Peak has already proven itself on some of the sport’s biggest stages. The […]

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Former WorldTour Pro and Industry Veteran to Oversee Retail, Services, and Warehouse Operations SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (January 13, 2026) — Contender Bicycles today announced the appointment of Mike Sayers as General Manager. In this role, Sayers will oversee retail, service, and warehouse operations across Contender’s Salt Lake City and Park City locations. Sayers joins […]

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DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (January 26, 2026) — Pushworks LLC has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor for CyclingCeramic, expanding American access to the French brand’s lineup of ceramic drivetrain components aimed at reducing friction and improving efficiency. Based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Pushworks will handle distribution, marketing, and dealer support for CyclingCeramic products across the United States. […]

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Gravel has never been about gatekeeping. It’s about freedom—long dirt roads, uncertain horizons, and equipment that works no matter where the route leads. With the introduction of its new GRX RX717 component family, Shimano is reinforcing that philosophy by bringing fully wireless Di2 electronic shifting to a broader swath of gravel riders than ever before. […]

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Name of Product: Model Year 2026 Trek-branded Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6 and Checkpoint+ SL 7 Electric Bicycles Hazard: The bolts on the chainring can come loose, causing the chainring to separate from the bike, resulting in a fall or crash hazard to the user. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: December […]

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A day to support local bike shops and bike related businesses December 5, 2025 (Salt Lake City, Utah) ­— Bike Shop Saturday, an day designed to be a bike-friendly alternative to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, happens worldwide on December 13, 2025, the second Saturday in December. The concept was created by Cycling West, a […]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 24, 2025) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent warning urging consumers to immediately stop using certain lithium-ion batteries in Rad Power Bikes e-bikes after the Seattle-based company refused to agree to a formal recall. The warning marks an unusual escalation in product safety enforcement, coming after Rad […]

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La Bicicleta Vieja (The Old Bicycle) is a documentary about Don Rafa, a bicycle mechanic with a small shop in the Mission District in San Francisco.  The short film (9 minutes, Spanish with English Subtitles) tells the story of Rafael Macias (Don Rafa) and how he came to fix bicycles in his small shop. Sadly, […]

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Name of Product: Peloton Original Series Bike+ Model PL02 Hazard: The bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.   Remedy: Repair   Recall Date: November 06, 2025   Units: About 833,000 Consumer Contact Contact Peloton toll-free at 866-679-9129 from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday […]

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By Charles Pekow — If prices of cycles and related gear are going up, blame the on-again, off-again tariffs. And you can expect prices to keep rising. It’s too early to say how much, as the results haven’t fully materialized yet and President Donald Trump is constantly changing his policy and tariff threats. “We have […]

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August 11, 2025 — Pearl iZUMi, a leading cycling apparel brand is closing its last three remaining outlet stores this month, two in Colorado, and one in Park City, Utah. Gregg Bromka, store manager of the Park City location, said, “After serving the local and world-wide cycling community for 24 years, the PEARL iZUMi Factory […]

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By James Knight — The Bicycle Collective aims to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation, with transportation equity and self-reliance as a main focus. They partner with over 60 different organizations to provide refurbished bicycles and educational programs. These programs primarily serve refugees or lower-income families. The Collective, which started in […]

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The Wheel That Tadej Asked For OGDEN, Utah (July 3, 2025) — With direct input from Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates—XRG over two seasons, we’re pleased to introduce the SES 4.5 PRO—a wheel that has already amassed 25+ victories this season. It is designed for cyclists seeking the ultimate wheelset, where low weight, aerodynamics, […]

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OGDEN, Utah (June 24, 2025) – ENVE and UAE Team Emirates – XRG have announced a multi-year contract extension, continuing their partnership as the team’s official wheel and handlebar supplier. ENVE’s first contract began in 2023 after UAE Team Emirates independently conducted in-house testing of the leading wheels on the market—both in the wind tunnel […]

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The Japanese component giant finally brings cable-free shifting to the gravel masses with the new RX827 1×12-speed system After years of watching road riders enjoy the clean cockpits and crisp shifting of wireless drivetrains, gravel cyclists can finally cut the cord. SHIMANO’s new GRX RX827 1×12-speed system marks the company’s first foray into fully wireless […]

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By Peter Abraham — As I have done for the last three years, I drove up to the long-running Sea Otter Classic last week. The event, held at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, has been held every year since 1991. It’s a combination bike racing festival, trade show and community gathering for all kinds of […]

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