Category: Bicycle Industry
Trek Bikes chose Friday to roll out its new high performance road bike, the Domane, stealing the thunder from the relaunch of my blog.
This looks like a fine bike for anyone who races on rough roads, like the cobblestones in northern France. I don’t happen to know anyone like that, but those folks must be out there.
It’s supposed to be less shaky on rough roads because of “ISO speed” technology that allows the seat tube to pivot independently from the frame. My old Cannondale with the giant aluminum tubes used to beat me up it was so stiff; I fixed that by getting a bike with a steel frame and riding slightly wider tires.
When I first heard about the Domane, I immediately went to the Trek Bikes website to learn two things — the cost and the number of eyelets. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/03/30/new-trek-domane-fails-eyelet-test/
A Maryland-based company is recalling 9,700 bicycle brake cables after learning they can slip out of the levers when used with Campagnolo-style brake systems.
W.L. Gore & Associates of Elkton says anyone with the Ride-On brand brake cables attached to Campagnolo brake systems should stop riding their bikes immediately and contact a dealer for free …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/03/06/bicycle-brake-cables-recalled/
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show gives bike builders an opportunity to display their wares to the public. It also gives them a chance to gain recognition for their hard work.
At this year’s 8th annual show in Sacramento, a Japanese family business took the top honors with Best of Show and the President’s Award …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/03/05/bicycle-builders-win-awards-in-sacramento/
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show returns to the West Coast this weekend for all those devoted to the elegance and durability of bicycles made in small shops.
The exhibition will be open from 11-6 Friday, 10-6 Saturday and 10-5 Sunday at the Sacramento Convention Center at 1400 J Street.
A bike ride and a bike art event in town are tied to the show.
This year's show features more than 170 exhibitors …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/02/29/handmade-bicycle-lovers-roll-into-sacramento-this-weekend/
Fuji is recalling 10,500 women's Saratoga bicycles after receiving reports that the downtube can break, causing falls and injuries.
The company and US Consumer Product Safety Commission urges owners to stop riding the cruiser-style bicycles and return them to Fuji dealers for a replacement frame.
The company, through Philadelphia-based importer Advanced Sports, says at least 12 bike frames have broken. The failures caused two injuries, including one head injury that required 20 stitches to close ….
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/02/22/recalls-fujis-saratoga-cruiser-bicycles-shimanos-pro-atherton-handlebar-stems/
Specialized Bicycle Components is adding two bicycle brands to its voluntary recall of bikes with a brake that can snap off from the carbon fork.
The new recall involves 460 bikes from the 2012 Tricross Sport and Tricross Comp models. The bikes were sold at authorized Specialized retailers between June and September 2011 for $1,250 to $2,000.
Last September, Specialized …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/02/01/specialized-adds-new-models-to-bike-fork-recall/
Giant Bicycle is recalling 900 road bicycles because the carbon fork can crack, creating a dangerous situation for the riders.
The recall involves the Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced model bicycles.
The company and US Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends owners stop riding the bikes immediately and contact an authorized Giant bike dealer for inspection and replacement …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/01/19/giant-problem-bike-maker-recalls-900-bicycles/
Check your bicycle trailer before you take it out for a spin with your children. It might be part of a massive recall of Chariot Carriers by Thule Child Transport Systems.
The Canada-based company is recalling about 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 trailer conversion kits in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The company is urging trailer owners …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/01/12/thule-recalls-44000-chariot-bicycle-trailers/
A tell-tale thumping sound from my bicycle's front wheel whenever I came to a stop this weekend was a clear warning that my front rim was about to come apart.
A similar thumping from my rear wheel last spring preceded the rim peeling apart. Years of road-grit grinding whenever I braked had taken its final toll.
As soon as that happened last year, visions of a new road bike danced in my head. I had the perfect justification — my bicycle was falling apart.
After I calmed down and took stock, however, I soon realized that I didn't need a new bicycle; a new rear wheel at a fraction of the cost would be just fine. …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/01/10/when-is-it-time-for-a-new-bicycle-not-now-for-me/
A style of carbon road-bike pedal imported by Performance is the subject of a recall.
The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall for nearly 3,000 Forte Pro Carbon Road Bike Pedals.
Performance says it received three reports of the pedal body cracking or breaking, although no one was injured.
The pedal body is black and it made of carbon injected thermoplastic. The axle …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2012/01/04/3000-carbon-road-bike-pedals-recalled/
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