Innovations in Cycling is recalling about 55,000 combination tire inflator-hand pumps because they can explode under pressure.
The devices, sold under the names Genuine Innovations Second Wind MTB and Wrench Force Two Shot, can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if the tire valve is blocked.
The company and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission report 12 incidents of exploding …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/07/17/explosions-prompt-tire-inflatorhand-pump-recall/
If you've ever gone the mail order or online route when buying bicycle stuff, you've probably at least perused if not spent some money at Performance Bicycle.
Now that company with $200 million in annual sales is poised for some big growth, as it has been acquired by private investment firm North Castle Partners.
In addition to mail order and Internet sales, Performance also operates 74 retail stores in 14 states. The new owners plan to open 90 more Performance Bicycle stores in the next four years ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/07/03/expect-more-growth-at-performance-bicycle-retailer/
A problem with carbon cranksets has prompted Cannondale Bicycle to issue a recall for 2,900 bicycles that use the cranksets (road style — left; mountain bike style — right).
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commisson, the crankset could break. Cannondale says there have been two reports of breaking cranksets and one minor injury. (The CPSC issued its press release on Wednesday. Cannondale issued its own notice in April, therefore the problem may have been resolved for most customers by now.) ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/06/06/cannondale-recalls-bicycles-with-faulty-cranksets/
There's a free, 11-page bike maintenance and tune up guide available online if you're looking for some basic do-it-yourself information.
The Gear Up! 2007 Bicycling Guide is produced by sports equipment retailer Sun & Ski and offers suggestions on when, where and how to lube your bike. It can be downloaded as a .pdf document.
A one-page chart near the front also suggests bike checks and services that should be performed …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/05/22/free-bicycle-diy-maintenance-guide-available-online/
SRAM is recalling about 5,400 Force Road Brake Caliper sets as the brakes can snap off from the bicycle's fork or frame.
Although no incidents or injuries have been reported, SRAM and the Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging customers to stop using bikes outfitted with these brake calipers and immediately contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement.
The Chicago-based company said the units were made in Taiwan, according to the CPSC press release. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/04/10/sram-recalls-bicycle-brake-calipers-2/
“In my view, the industry's greatest opportunity is to create a bicycle friendly world.”
That was Trek president John Burke's message to industry leaders at the bicycle trade show in Taiwan last weekend.
Burke says that people are beginning to figure out that the bicycle is the simple solution to many of the world's greatest problems — air pollution, obesity, urbanization and traffic congestion.
Bike Biz editor Carlton Reid shot a video of Burke's talk before the bike industry's so-called A-team meeting in Taipei last weekend. It's 23 minutes on YouTube worth watching to boost your bike advocacy juices. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/28/trek-president-says-industry-should-take-greater-role-in-bicycle-advocacy/
Dynacraft BSC is recalling 32,000 bicycles sold at Target from September 2004 to February 2007 because the frames might crack.
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports the recalled bikes are the Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) (at left) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles.
The model numbers and dates are attached right above the bottom bracket. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/28/dynacraft-recalls-32000-bikes-sold-at-target/
Proper bicycling technique is all about spinning. There's also a lot of spin in the roll out of bicycles that use Shimano's Coasting concept.
Trek, Raleigh and Giant all have bicycle models based on the new Coasting prototype, a design to make bicycling more friendly for the 161 million Americans out there who don't already ride a bike.
US-based Trek is leading the charge with its new Lime bike. A couple of weeks ago it gave away Lime bikes to the entire Friday audience of the Ellen Degeneres show and launched a Lime blog, where it announces, among other things, celebrities who ride a Lime (Tom Hanks) …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/rolling-out-the-new-coasting-bicycles/
LeBron James, the king of the basketball court in Cleveland, has acquired an undisclosed share of privately held Cannondale Bicycle.
James uses Cannondale bicycles for his annual charity bike ride for kids and single moms in Akron. In addition, he cross-trains on a custom-made Cannondale Caffeine 29er frame bike.
The 22-year-old All-Star for the Cleveland Cavaliers explained: “Biking is an extremely important part of my training routine, and I like to invest in what I know.” …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/27/slam-dunk-investment-for-lebron-james-in-cannondale-bicycle/
So what's all this yelling going on over at one corner of the cavernous seaplane hangar that houses the 2007 Seattle International Bicycle Expo?
Two guys are competing in a virtual track sprint (Goldsprints) and an emcee is urging a small crowd to cheer them on.
Elsewhere, a former pro cyclist is talking about the Tour de France to a standing-room-only gathering. In between more than 150 exhibitors are displaying and talking up whatever bicycle related stuff they're offering and bargain-hunters are searching clothing racks and boxes for shorts, jerseys, socks, helmets, you name it. Man, it's noisy in here …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2007/03/11/what-a-show-at-the-2007-seattle-bike-expo/
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