Pacific Cycles is recalling three brands of trailer bikes because bad welds on the couplers can cause the trailer to disconnect from the bicycle.
The recall of the 7,000 trailers, in conjunction with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, covers the InStep “Pathfinder”(pictured at left), Schwinn “Run About,” and Mongoose “Alley Cat” Trailer Bicycles.
Pacific Cycles said one coupler failure has been reported, resulting in an injury to the rider. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2008/01/08/pacific-cycles-recalls-7000-trailer-bikes/
Specialized Bicycles is voluntarily recalling 3,000 Model-D helmets that failed tests required by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The helmets could fail on impact, causing serious head injury to cyclists. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The ultralight helmets retailed for $200 and were sold through Specialized authorized dealers and online stores between July and October 2007, when they were taken off the market. Apparently there was a chin strap buckle problem. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/12/18/specialized-recalls-3000-bicycle-helmets/
Ninety-three entries
What better company to host a contest for new bicycle designs than Specialized, developer of the Stumpjumper in 1981, the first mass-produced mountain bike.
Entries for the Innovate or Die Pedal-Powered Machine Contest closed Saturday, and 93 can be viewed online as YouTube videos. Results will be released on Jan. 15.
The contest was supposed to “inspire innovation and environmental change by highlighting the benefits of cycling in an unprecedented way.” The result has been a creative tour de force, with inventors submitting everything from recumbent tricycles (above) to bike-powered blenders, tennis-ball launchers and water filtration systems….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/12/16/innovate-or-die-bicycling-outside-the-envelope/
There's a bicycle shop in California — the only one in its county — that is going to close down by the end of the year if a buyer can't be found.
You'd think buyers would be lining up to get a chance at this bargain, but there haven't been any takers. Where is this shop?
Bill's Bicycle Shop has been in business right there in downtown Hanford, the county seat of Kings County, since 1971. The town is located in southcentral San Joaquin Valley, an area of hot summers and foggy winters…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/12/09/save-this-california-bike-shop/
Most communities require that bicyclists use some type of front and/or rear bike light on their rides after dark. In addition to the legal aspects, it's just plain common sense.
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WADA) reports that half of all bicycling fatalities occur after dark involving bicycles without lights, although only 3% of bike rides occur at night.
To raise awareness about nighttime safety issues, bicycling associations are giving away free front and rear bike light sets. I've spotted upcoming giveaways in Washington DC, Seattle and Portland. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/10/31/free-bicycle-lights-in-washington-dc-seattle-portland/
Using a wobbly bicycle, peasant farmer Kalifan Keita is traveling from village to village around Mali to test children for malaria and distribute drugs to those who are sick.
Irin News, a UN publication, says Keita is a volunteer in one of 18 communities that are part of a pilot project being run by the non-governmental organisation [NGO] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in a malaria-endemic region of Mali.
“He is achieving in Mali what the government and decades of Western aid have largely failed to do …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/10/21/fighting-malaria-from-a-bicycle/
An importer is recalling about 5,700 disc brakes typically mounted on mountain bikes.
Perigeum Development, doing business as Formula Brake USA, is recalling the Oro disc brakes because the brake's lever can separate, causing loss of braking ability. Six reports of failures have resulted in no injuries.
The brakes, manufactured by Italy-based Formula SRL, were sold at bicycle specialty stores …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/10/16/oro-disc-brakes-and-huffy-bikes-recalled/
Where's the bicycle market headed?
The Wall Street Journal reports that custom bicycles — with pricetags upwards of $10,000 — are the new rage for bike makers seeking to push up their bottom line.
Meanwhile, the Boston Globe says that “simple cycling” is the way to go. The style manifests itself in the line of easy-to-ride bicycles that use the automatic shifting Coasting system developed by Shimano …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/10/07/simple-or-custom-bicycles-whats-the-next-big-thing/
Raleigh America is recalling about 1,200 Cadent style bicycles with carbon fiber forks after receiving reports that the forks broke under normal use.
The recall, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves the 2007 Raleigh Cadent 1.0, Cadent 2.0 and Cadent Carbon (pictured) bicycle models with carbon forks.
Raleigh received three reports of forks breaking resulting in riders suffering a dislocated shoulder, a concussion and a broken jaw…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/08/04/raleigh-america-recalls-1200-bicycles/
Bicycle rack maker Thule has issued a recall notice for three styles of hitch-mounted bike racks that can cause finger cuts or amputations if operated improperly.
The three are: Hitching Post Pro (934, 934xt, 935, 935xt, 936, 936xt, 937, 937xt, 951, 951xt), Expressway (995, 995xt, 996, 996xt), and Trailblazer (998, 998xt) (click the image for a picture of all three). The racks were sold from 2003 through 2007.
In a press release, Thule said it's recalling the racks because a pinch point exists between the bike arm bracket and the upright assembly ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/07/18/amputation-hazard-prompts-recall-for-thule-hitch-bike-racks/
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