The blogosphere is in full swing at the Interbike Expo trade show in Las Vegas. I can imagine the blearing-eyed bloggers crawling off the trade floor and back to their hotel rooms just long enough to file their reports and upload some images.
Although he's not there, Cyclelicious is compiling good links to news out of the trade show, as well as links to pictures that prove there's more than bike gear in those 700-800 booths (at right). …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/09/30/bike-bloggers-beam-in-from-interbike/
Serious cycling enthusiasts are wearing their drool bibs this week as the Interbike Expo bicycle show gets underway in Las Vegas.
The bicycle world's annual gear fest hosts about 750 companies at the Sands Convention Center where thousands of buyers and cyclists roam to ogle the products from the US, China, Taiwan, and the European Union.
The notable exception is Trek…
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/09/29/hey-gyro-gearloose-interbike-is-open/
World Wide Cycle Supply is recalling 25,000 Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX bicycles that had been sold exclusively through retailer Toys “R” Us.
The Islandia, New York, company has received 15 reports of fork welds breaking on the bicycles. Six riders suffered cuts and bruises to their faces and hands and several lost teeth due to the problem, according to the US Consumer …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/09/02/25000-bmx-bicycles-recalled/
Target is recalling 494,000 Back Trail Jr. bicycle helmets for toddlers, youth and children. The helmets pictured at left are just 2 of 14 styles in the recall. Check the Consumer Product Safety Commission press release for pictures of helmets in question.
The helmets do not meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) safety standards for bicycle helmets and pose a …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/09/01/target-recalls-half-million-child-bicycle-helmets/
Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 folding bicycle tires under the Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular brands.
The voluntary tire recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission is necessary because the tire can separate from the wheel and flat out; no injuries have been reported.
The tires, manufactured in Thailand, were sold at cycling specialty retailers from …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/17/torelli-recalls-bicycle-tires/
Cadillac is slapping its distinctive marque, left, on bicycles now.
The General Motors brand is appearing on a line of bicycles made by Kent International, a bicycle and bike accessory manufacturer based in Parsipanny, New Jersey.
The bicycles are available in four basic series, all-mountain, all-road, mountain and road.
Although the bikes carry the Cadillac name, they don't carry the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/12/cadillac-enters-two-wheeler-market/
American Classic Bicycle Components is recalling about 2,850 rear wheels for road and mountain bikes.
Although no accidents or injuries have yet been reported, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that the hubs can fail to engage properly, creating no resistance when pedaling and causing the cyclist to lose balance.
The rear wheels and hubs were sold in the aftermarket at bicycle specialty stores since January 2005 and …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/08/american-classic-recalls-road-and-mountain-bike-wheels/
People in China used to ride their bicycles to get to work, shop, visit. Film clips of the country used to show roads packed with bicycles — such as the ubiquitous Flying Pigeon.
Now, it sounds like the Chinese might need to get on their bikes for exercise.
Many Chinese are suffering obesity from a sedentary lifestyle, according to …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/05/suffering-from-the-good-life-chinese-need-to-get-back-on-bikes/
Giant Bicycle is recalling 76 Sedona and Cypress brand bicycles.
According to a press release, the rear axle of the bikes is harder than required in specifications and could crack. No injuries have been reported.
The bicycles that are subject to recall were made in China and sold in dealerships after mid-May 2005 for about $300.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/08/04/limited-recall-for-giant-brands-sedona-and-cypress/
VisionTech USA is recalling 4 brands of its aero bars that can crack or break.
The Auburn, Washington, company is making the recall in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission after receiving two reports of the centerpiece breaking, causing minor injuries.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/07/27/visiontech-aero-bar-recall/
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