At one time, only the state-run Flying Pigeon bicycle plant operated in China's Tianjin. Today, there are upwards of 800 bicycle and bicycle parts makers there.
Category: Bicycle Industry
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/09/one-china-city-exports-more-bicycles-than-all-of-taiwan/
Pyramid power at heart of bicycle frame
Cyclists are always looking for lighter and stronger equipment. Engineers at BYU are trying to meet those demands with bicycle frame that relies on pyramid power, as well as carbon fiber and Kevlar. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/02/03/pyramid-power-at-heart-of-bicycle-frame/
Not all Trek bicycles are “Made in the USA”
Where does Wisconsin-based Trek make most of its bicycles? Asia, of course.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/29/not-all-trek-bicycles-are-made-in-the-usa/
Recall for bicycle brake cables by Shimano
Bicycle component maker Shimano has issued a recall for some brake cables sold for road bicycles in North America. The recall was announced in Europe six weeks ago.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/27/recall-for-bicycle-brake-cables-by-shimano/
2004 good year for Taiwan bicycle makers
While one US bicycle maker (Pacific Cycle) was snatched up by a Canadian conglomerate and another (Huffy) sought bankruptcy protection, Taiwan's leading bike manufacturers are coming off a record year.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/18/2004-good-year-for-taiwan-bicycle-makers/
Schwinn, not exactly All-American anymore
Owned by a Canadian manufacturing conglomerate and built in China, Schwinn has buried its Made in USA roots for good.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/13/schwinn-not-exactly-all-american-anymore/
Trail-a-bike recall
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says some of those single-wheeled bicycle trailers distributed by Norco Products Ltd. of Canada …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2005/01/07/trail-a-bike-recall/
Adventure Cycling Association
- Canal Queens Take on the Empire State: Beginners Guide to the Northern Tier Section 10There are many shades of adventure, and you have to start somewhere. I’ve learned from over 20 years of riding and leading group rides that adventurous cycling at any level […] The post Canal Queens Take on the Empire State: Beginners Guide to the Northern Tier Section 10 appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Good Seeds: Cycling Central Washington During the Apple HarvestThis story originally appeared in the Sept/Oct 2024 issue of Adventure Cyclist magazine. Apples got their start 12 million years ago in Central Asia in the area we now call […] The post Good Seeds: Cycling Central Washington During the Apple Harvest appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
- Trip Recap: Chicago United Cycling Club’s 2024 OvernightChicago United Cycling Club was so excited to receive an Adventure Grant from the Adventure Cycling Association. Our grant last year allowed our team to host its first bikepacking trip […] The post Trip Recap: Chicago United Cycling Club’s 2024 Overnight appeared first on Adventure Cycling Association.
Trail biking
- 1,500 Bike the Coast participants ride down Highway 101 at annual bike rideThose who participated in the 7 and 15-mile courses rode on the San Luis Rey River Trail. “Bike the Coast is meant to showcase the beauty of Southern ...
- PATH Coalition launches global walking and cycling for climate case studies for COP29At COP29, the PATH Coalition promotes including walking and cycling in climate policies, showcasing impactful case studies and tools for enhancing ...
- Do 'Trail Stuff' With a 'Race Bike': Specialized Epic 8 Pro Mountain Bike ReviewWeighing 23 pounds, 15.4 ounces for a medium, it's the lightest trail bike I've pedaled.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
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League of American Bicyclists
- New League Staff: Meet Chris VaughanIntroducing Chris Vaughan, the League’s new Bicycle Friendly America Program Coordinator! An educator, poet, and advocate for sustainable transportation, Chris’s journey into bike advocacy began with a grassroots effort to… The post New League Staff: Meet Chris Vaughan appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- Will the Trump Administration pull back Transportation Grants?During the campaign, Candidate Trump talked about pulling back funding from President Biden’s signature accomplishments including the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure… The post Will the Trump Administration pull back Transportation Grants? appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
- 2025 Community Spark Grant Accepting ApplicationsFor the 4th year in a row, the League of American Bicyclists is thrilled to announce that we are accepting proposals for Community Spark Grants! Launched in 2022, this mini-grant… The post 2025 Community Spark Grant Accepting Applications appeared first on League of American Bicyclists.
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