"This week's happenings in e-bike news involve another recall, a potentially brighter hint at the future of Rad Power Bikes, and a collaboration between a gravel bike maker and a conversion kit company in the UK. First up is the recall of 700 Trek Domane+ and Checkpoint+ e-bikes due to loose chainring bolts. The company recommends riders with affected bikes stop riding immediately and make an appointment at their local dealer for service."
"This new recall affects Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL7 e-bikes with 2026 model years only. The affected bikes were sold in the US from July through September of this year and were priced between $5,000-8,000. The reason for the recall centers around loose chainring bolts, which could present a crash hazard if they come off while riding. As of the writing of this article, three incidents have been reported, but no injuries have been caused."
Trek has recalled 700 Domane+ ALR 5, Domane+ ALR 6 AXS, Checkpoint+ SL 6, and Checkpoint+ SL7 2026-model e-bikes sold in the US between July and September due to loose chainring bolts. Riders with affected bikes are advised to stop riding immediately and schedule a free repair at a Trek dealer, where technicians will tighten the bolts to specification; Trek is also offering $20 in-store credit valid through 2026. Rad Power Bikes filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure debts, and a brand spokesperson's statement hints at a potential buyer. Sonder has partnered with Skarper to offer conversion kits on its gravel bikes, with package deals and separate upgrade purchases for current owners.
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