Category: Bicycle Industry
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, and that goes for the Interbike International Trade Expo as well.
The bicycle industry show announced Tuesday that it's backpedaling on its announced plans to relocate to Anaheim, California, after 12 years in Las Vegas. Also, promoters have dismissed plans to schedule the show in August, instead of September.
The Interbike promoters announced the bombshell move to Anaheim shortly before this year's show opened Sept. 20-24.
Show director Andy Tompkins explained the well thought-out changes …
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If you're curious about what's happening at the Interbike International Bicycle Expo in Las Vegas this week but couldn't clear your calendar to make it there in person, you can still check out the highlights on Interbike TV.
Once again the sprawling bike show has its own TV network, featuring interviews with some of the major players in the industry as well as reports on products live from the show floor.[That's Gary Fisher at left]
Launching live Wednesday morning at the Indoor Expo at the Sands Convention Center, the broadcast opened with US Rep. Earl Blumenaur, D-Bicycle Lobby, singing the praises of a $1 billion bicycle industry that keeps some 1 million Americans employed.
The Portland, Ore., congressman also said that US Transporation Secretary Ray LaHood …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/09/22/cant-be-at-interbike-watch-it-on-tv/
The latest attempt to improve on the chain-drive system used on nearly all bicycles comes from Hungary, where developers have created the Stringbike that uses cables and pulleys to propel it forward.
Although you'd think something like this might be headed to Interbike in Las Vegas, it was released this past weekend in Padova, Italy, by Schwinn-Csepel, which is licensed to sell it. It would be interesting to see the product testers put this bike through its paces at the Outdoor Demo in Boulder City.
I'll be the first to admit that I spent too much time watching this video to try and figure out how the Stringbike works.
Essentially, the Stringbike makers say the advantage comes from the symmetrical nature of this drivetrain …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/09/21/getting-strung-out-on-the-stringbike/
Don't be surprised to find Minnie Mouse working as a “booth babe” at next year's Interbike International Bicycle Expo as the industry show is relocating to the Anaheim Convention Center, right across the street from Disneyland.
At the same time, Interbike promotors are changing the dates of the giant bike expo to early August to better fit the business cycle of the bicycle industry.
After 12 years in Las Vegas, this coming week marks the finale for the outdoor expo in Boulder City and the indoor show at the Sands Convention Center. The Outdoor Demo is scheduled on Monday and Tuesday, followed by the expo Wednesday through Friday.
The new expo dates will be Aug. 8-12, 2011. The Outdoor Expo will be held at the Irvine Regional Park …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/09/19/its-official-interbike-moving-to-anaheim-in-2011/
Innovation in bicycles, clothing and accessories may not be immediately rewarded in the marketplace, but the 2010 Eurobike exhibition in Germany (Sept. 1-4) at least made sure the noted designs got to take home an award.
Of 565 entries, the Eurobike award jury handed out 104 prizes. The most innovative products earned the Gold Award. This year, 12 Gold Awards were handed out.
Here's the list released from Eurobike: ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/09/09/2010-eurobike-gold-award-winners/
For those of you who like to check the freshest thing, here's something very new from a brand that's very old.
At first glance this Schwinn Vestige might look your typical hip commuter bike. But closer inspection of its “ingredients” will reveal that the frame is actually made from biodegradable flax fibers and covered with water soluble paint.
Further, the grips and fenders are fashioned from bamboo and the Schwalbe tires use a recyclable rubber insert.
No wonder this eco-friendly bicycle received the 2010 Eurobike Gold Award for innovative design last week ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/09/08/schwinn-vestige-new-materials-for-a-venerable-bicycle-brand/
Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 330 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets because of a faulty fork.
The Kent, Washington-based company and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission says the aluminum fork legs can break off from the fork crown.
The company is urging customers to stop riding those bicycles as it has received five reports of cracks near the crown. Consumers can return the bike to a local dealer for a free fork ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/07/14/seattle-bike-supply-recalls-redline-cyclocross-bicycles/
A faulty fork steer tube is the culprit in the latest recall by Felt Bicycles.
The recall of 2,100 bicycles follows seven reported steering tube breaks, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission which is cooperating with the recall.
Felt recommends that anyone who owns a 2009 Felt model B12 (pictured), B16 and S32 road bicycle to stop riding it immediately and contact a local Felt Bicycles dealer for free inspection and repair….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/06/30/felt-recalls-more-than-2000-road-bikes/
Two bicycle companies and an outfit that makes stainless steel water bottles all issued recalls due to product failures, although no injuries have been reported.
Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 1,350 Epic and Era brand bicycles.
The Morgan Hill, CA-based company says the shock absorber mount can break, causing the shock absorber to come in contact with the spokes. No incidents have been reported, however ….
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/05/06/recalls-on-specialized-and-nirve-bikes-klean-kanteen-bottle-lids/
Civia Cycles is recalling 800 bicycle forks because of reports that they can crack or break.
The Bloomington, Minnesota-based importer issued the recall with the Consumer Product Safety Commission after receiving three reports of the forks cracking or breaking.
The carbon fiber forks were installed on Hyland bicycles made in Taiwan that sold for $1,675 to $3,000 between April 2008 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2010/04/09/civia-cycles-recalls-forks-on-hyland-brand-bikes/
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