WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Trek is recalling about 700 Domane+ and Checkpoint+ e-bike models because the chainring bolts can loosen, posing a fall and crash hazard.
The recalled 2026 models are the Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL 7. Three incidents of the chainring loosening without injury have been reported.
The bikes should not be ridden until an authorized Trek dealer can tighten the chainring bolts to the correct specification. Trek will give consumers a $20 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is valid through Dec. 31, 2026.
The bicycles were manufactured in various colors and sizes. The word “TREK” is located on the downtube, and the model’s name is printed on the top tube. They were sold a…
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Cameron Joye bobs and weaves his way through the precipitation on a late season ride in the Pacific Northwest.
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Canyon and LeBron James have had a business relationship since 2022. Now, an IG post teases what could be a KingJames signature bike
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The collaborative sting operation took down two counterfeit organizations and recovered frames, wheels, and other components worth over $1.6 million USD.
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After months of speculation, we finally have the official word on Vali Höll's new team for 2026.
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Sources tell Velo that negotiations are nearing completion and that only a late-hour reversal could derail the deal that could be a good fit for both Ineos and Onley.
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Red Bull Athletes Achieve First-Ever Human-Powered Plane Launch Red Bull is known for pushing the limits of human performance. Nine riders from Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe have now made history by becoming the first people to launch a plane off the ground using pure muscle power. The scene of this feat was Son …
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