Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front Fork Failure
Campus Cruisers LLC, of Boulder, Colo. announced a voluntary recall of the 2010 Eastside Fix Bicycle Forks. The bicycle’s front fork can crack or break, causing a sudden loss of steering control and posing a fall hazard to bicyclists. This is really getting to be a big problem with forks.
Campus Cruisers has received four reports of lateral cracks beneath the front fork’s crown.. This recall involves Campus Cruisers’ Eastside Fix model bicycles. The single speed bicycle has an aluminum frame and fork. The bicycles were sold in royal blue with a white leather seat and white gel grips on the handlebars.
These bikes were sold in Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $450.. They were made in China. People should contact their local Campus Cruisers dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers who are not near an authorized dealer should contact Campus Cruisers for assistance.
For additional information, contact Campus Cruisers toll-free at (877) 260-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.campuscruisers.com. Consumers can also email the firm at Campus Cruisers.
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Bicycles and Framesets Due to Fall Hazard
Seattle Bike Supply, of Kent, Washington announced a voluntary recall of the 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets. The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. This is were I say something cleaver like “really”?
Seattle Bike Supply has received five reports of cracks near the fork's crown. This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in yellow and black, and have aluminum frames and aluminum forks with aluminum steering tubes. "Redline" is printed on the bicycle frame. The bicycles are equipped with a 700C wheel and frame sizes ranging from 44cm to 60 cm.
These bikes were sold at specialty stores nationwide between July 2009 through May 2010 for about $1,400 for the bicycle and $400 for the frameset. They were made in Taiwan. People should contact their local Redline bicycle dealer as soon as they can to receive a free fork replacement. I did not sell any of these but I will be happy to help in any way.
For additional information, contact Redline Bicyles at (800) 283-2453 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at Redline Bicycles .
Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles.
About 2,100 bicycles from Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif. Manufactured by ADK Technology Limited of China. I for one was surprised that this level of bike was made in China. I heard most better if not all "Carbon Bikes" were made in Taiwan, who knew. I guess the old saying "you get what you paid for" fits.
The hazard is the bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries.
Felt Bicycles has received seven reports of the bicycle forks breaking. Minor injuries, including bumps and bruises were reported in one of the incidents.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact information, call Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 or (866) 4-FELT-US, or visit the firm’s website at Felt Bikes.
CO2 Bicycle Tire Inflators Sold at Walmart Recalled by Todson Inc. Due to Risk of Injury. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
This recall involves Zefal CO2 bicycle tire inflators with a small pressurized carbon dioxide cartridge. The metal cartridge is threaded into the inflator head, which allows for the controlled release of carbon dioxide into the bicycle inner tube. The recalled inflators have "Zefal EZ+ CO2 inflator" printed on the front of the package. Model number 5602 and UPC number 798661556020 is printed on the back.
Consumers should immediately stop using the inflators and return them to Walmart for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Todson Inc. at 800-213-4561 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at Todson.
Moser Enterprises Recalls Schwalbe Brand Bicycle Tires. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Schwalbe Ultremo R Bicycle Tires. The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
This recall includes Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires. "Schwalbe" and "Ultremo R" are printed on the sidewall of the tires. Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and on the Web from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $75.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact the place they bought the tire from for a free replacement set of tires.
For more information, contact Moser Enterprises toll-free at 888-700-5860 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at Schwalbe Tires.
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. The company has received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.
This recall involves all Raleigh 2007, XXIX 700c MTN, RX1.0, Diamondback 2007, Mission, and Sortie bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem
face cap."EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.
Sold through independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for about $30.
Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.
For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at 866-892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site at Easton Bikes.
Ritchey Cranksets Recall Reminder
SAN CARLOS, CA (BRAIN)-In light of some recent breakages, Ritchey Design wanted to remind retailers and the public of the voluntary recall issued earlier this year on certain WCS and Pro level road and 'cross cranksets.
Ritchey Design has identified a potential safety issue concerning WCS and Pro level non-drive side crank arms (Left Arm Only). In certain cases, it is possible that the non-drive crank arm could fail or break unexpectedly. If this happens during cycling, the cyclist may lose control of the bicycle, which could lead to serious injury. Because Ritchey Design products are designed to meet the highest industry standards, as a preventive action, and in the interests of putting the safety of its consumers first, Ritchey Design has decided to undertake a voluntary recall of all affected non-drive side crank arms.
The (right-side) drive crank arm is not affected by this issue. The reinforcement from the spiders lend the necessary strength to the design to prevent breakages. Ritchey hasn't received any reports of drive side arm breakages.
Models affected:
All affected cranks are black finished with a silver machined face or are solid black color. (Any Ritchey crank that is silver isn't affected.)
• WCS Road 130 bcd in black w/ silver machined face only (39/53 chainring combination)
• Pro Compact Road 110 bcd in black only (34/50 chainring combination)
• WCS Compact Road (110 bcd in black w/ silver machined face only (34/50 chainring combination)
• WCS Cross 130 bcd in black w/ silver machined face only (38/48 chainring combination)
• Pro Cross 130 bcd in black only (38/48 chainring combination)
Mavic Recalls R-SYS Front Wheels
HAVERHILL, MA (BRAIN)-Mavic has announced a voluntary recall of its R-SYS front
wheels as a precautionary safety measure. The carbon tubular spokes of the R-SYS front wheel may break during use in
certain circumstances.
All models of Mavic R-SYS front wheels are included—R-SYS, R-SYS test, R-SYS Premium—whether
purchased separately or as part of a bicycle. The wheels must no longer be used.
Consumers should immediately return their front wheel to a Mavic dealer; and a new upgraded
R-SYS front wheel will be delivered free of charge. This exchange will start from March 31. Until this date, and to
facilitate the continued use of your bicycle, Mavic will offer a set of Aksium wheel that customers will keep after
they have received the replacement R-SYS front wheel.
Sounds like a great job of getting those wheels off the road.
BETHESDA, MD—The clock is ticking for manufacturers who haven’t yet reacted to the new
consumer product safety reform legislation.
The first deadline associated with the law is Nov. 12, when manufacturers must start
testing to certify products—including bikes, helmets and accessories—meant for kids 12 and under, meet CPSC standards.
John Nedeau, president of the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association, said that while
some may be a bit behind the ball, the industry is largely ready to comply with the law.
Some challenges remain, such as whether enough accredited labs will be set up to test
by the deadline, how to deal with the potential backlog of manufacturers waiting for their products to be tested,
and whether the CPSC will accept testing from labs the industry is already using, but that are awaiting accreditation,
Nedeau said. Complicating matters, the bike industry’s not the only one in line; the law focuses primarily on the toy
industry.
Along with testing for lead, manufacturers will also need to supply certification for
other products the CPSC oversees. For the bike industry, this includes bikes and bike helmets for all ages; however,
testing for adult products can be done in-house and doesn’t need to be outsourced.
Personally I think this a great idea as long as it will apply to every body and not just
the independent bike dealers. Because we are small, sometimes we seem to get lost by the people in power.
Eddy Merckx Finds Strategic Partner For His Company.
MEISE, Belgium – Cycling legend Eddy Merckx has entered a strategic partnership with
investment company Sobradis. Both parties are convinced that the combination of their experience and competences, combined
with a reinforcement of the management structure, offers the company the best perspectives for the future.
“The partnership between Eddy Merckx and Sobradis guarantees a further profitable growth of
the company. Our participation is aimed on the company as a whole and not just the brand name”, says Jürgen De Vuyst
spokesman of Sobradis.
Eddy Merckx was one of the first influence I had in cycling. I would read anything I could
find about him and in the US back then it was not much. Imagine my surprise that I got to meet him years later after he
stopped racing, and yes I got his autograph with a little help from Paul.
Eugene A. Sloane, cycling author, dies at 91. Eugene A. Sloane, the author of the 1970's Bike
Boom bestseller The Complete Book of Bicycling, died in Illinois this year. He was 91 and died from complications from
pneumonia, according to the Chicago Tribune.
This is the book I started my love for bikes with. I still have a copy not the one I bought
back in the 70's. I still like looking through it but now I see the old stuff and not the new world of cycling I used to.
If you ever see one of these books kicking around I would give it a try.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm
named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Names of Products: InStep "Pathfinder," Schwinn "Run About," and Mongoose "Alley Cat" Trailer Bicycles
Description: The "Pathfinder," "Run About," and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled, children's bicycles that connect
to an adult's bicycle by a coupler. The recall includes model numbers: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350 and M5101. The model
number is located on the lower seat tube of the frame. The affected couplers have welded plates; bicycles that have
couplers with cast parts are not included in this recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll-free at (877)
564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.instep.net, www.schwinnbikes.com, or
www.mongoose.com
Not to sound all preachy here but I have been saying all along that these are just too
cheap to be well made. I do not nor have I ever sold these in my shop. I have also turned away most, if not all, that
have come in for repair. I do not want to get my name on these things. When are we all going to figure out that something
can be too cheap to be any good? If my memory is right this is the second or third time this has had a recall on it's
coupler. Does that say something? It does to me!
ST. PAUL, MN -The United States Patent and Trademark office has granted federal
trademark registrations to Park Tool Company for its iconic blue color.
Exclusive rights were granted to Park Tool for the use of the color blue in five categories,
including bicycle hand tools, measuring equipment, pumps, cleaning equipment and repair stands.
Park Tool is the only company in the bicycle industry, and one of the few companies in
any industry, to receive federal protection for a color. The U.S. Patent and Trademark office has granted 1,329 federal
registrations dating back to 1913, of which 967 are currently active. Similar color trademarks have been awarded to
Owens Corning for pink insulation, John Deere for green and yellow farm equipment and UPS for its iconic brown.
"Park Tool is undeniably tied to the color blue. If you show a blue tool to a bicycle
mechanic or enthusiast they will tell you it's a Park Tool product," said Eric Hawkins, president and owner of Park
Tool. "After building a reputation of quality and innovation over the past 40 years, we want to protect that investment
and eliminate confusion in the market. A good number of our competitors started to produce blue bicycle tools intent
on capitalizing on our reputation and status. In order to end this confusion it was necessary for us to secure federal
registrations to better enforce our famous color brand."
As I look up at the tool wall in my shop I see a wall of blue.
Huffy Recalls Bikes For Crank Failure
WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)-The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with
Huffy, yesterday announced a voluntary recall of the 2007 Huffy Howler and Highland Bicycles. Roughly 22,000 of these
bicycles were sold. According to the CPSC, the bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control,
fall and suffer serious injuries. Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.
The recall involves multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The Howler was sold in black
(model K3587, boy's model), blue (model K4587, men's model) and red (model K6587, men's model).
The Highland was sold in white (model K4597, women's model) and blue (model K6597, women's model).
The name Howler or Highland is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name Huffy is on the front of
the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the
bicycle. Sold at Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100. All
bikes were manufactured in China. Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact
Huffy to receive instructions on tightening the crank. Visit Huffy's Web site at
Huffy Bikes.
My own thought to this is when are we going to figure out that you just can not get a
good, safe bike for that low of money. I also know that I have never had a crank fall off a bike I put together.
If they are tightened down correctly the first time, they should not come off. So who put these bikes together?
The old Quick Release is back in the news. Wal-Mart and the importer of Next bikes are being
sued because of the Quick Release on the bikes. I believe that this is the most common suit against all bikes.
I try and explain the working of the QR to people all the time even if they did not get the bike from me.
If you are not sure if you know please come on down and ask we will be glad to help. Other then that a quick
rule of thumb is that the QR lever should always curve in to the bike not away from it. Also most modern QR's
have the words OPEN and CLOSED right on the little lever. More information about this suit with Wal-Mart can be found here on this
website Stop Hurting Our Kids. Also this is a good time to say
please wear your helmet. Take a look at a Box Bike and see some of the ways companies can save money on a bike but I think
some of this can take away safety too. Comparing the Box
Bike with bike shop bikes. Wal-Mart won the case but I think it was never the actual quick release but maybe
the QR was not installed correctly or maybe the customer was never shown how to work the QR. I would venture a guess
that only one in ten people that work at most box bike stores know how to work a QR. So do you self a favor and look
again at your local bike store they may offer more then you think. I am personally uncomfortable with even working on
these box bikes but if you own one please ask some one how these QR's work.
Then to piss me off even more some person talking about this on the news recommended that every
body that bought a bike from Wal-mart run down to your local bike shop and have them explain how to work a quick release.
Am I missing something here? Shouldn't these people go down to the place they bought the bike and get told how to work it?
Or maybe they should try and buy a bike from a bike store it may be cheaper in the long run.
The cycling industry got a significant boost today when the Wall Street Journal published an
article touting the joys and benefits of commuting to work on a bike.
With a circulation of 2.1 million affluent subscribers, the article-"The Cycling Commute Gets
Chic"-struck home with the newspaper's readers noting that "affluent professionals" are leading the charge when it comes to
commuting to work on bikes. (Look for it in section D, Personal Journal.)
The article cites various cities that have improved bikes paths, added bike stations and put
more bike racks on buses. All these improvements seem to be encouraging more cyclists to go to work on a bike. And higher
gas prices are giving it an extra push.
Besides data on trends in commuting, the article included a sidebar of six products to help
improve the commuting experience. They were Mirrycle's Big Brass Bell; Planet Bike's Freddy Fenders; Metal pants
clip; A standard light combo; Suit-bag pannier; and a coffee mug and mug holder.
Wald Launches New Web Site
MAYSVILLE, KY (BRAIN)-Wald's new Web site is designed to inform both consumers and dealers that such a long-standing company continues to produce quality bicycle baskets, training wheels and other accessories.
Wald's new Web site features full-color photographs, installation instructions and links to some of its favorite people in and around cycling. Consumers and dealers can learn about Wald's heritage, current product offerings and also sign-up to receive quarterly email updates from the company.
Click on the link to see the new site.
here.
The Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC), PTI Sports and Schwinn recalled about
14,000 Schwinn Deluxe Bicycle child carriers that were made in China. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately.
PTI Sports has received five reports of the bicycle child carriers falling, including three
reports of minor injuries, such as bumps and scratches. If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide
tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious
injury to a child seated in the carrier.
About 14,000 of the recalled child carriers were sold through mass-market retailers
and military exchanges nationwide from September 2004 through November 2005 for about $50.
The carrier is gray plastic with a blue rubber back and seat pad, a gray headrest and
black straps. Model number SW571T is printed on the carrier's packaging and in the owner's manual. "PTI" is printed
on a yellow warning sticker on the back of the carrier seat. For additional information, contact PTI Sports at
(800) 515-0074
The Bike Stand did not sell these seats nor would we install them. But this is a perfect
time to ask what are you thinking. An important thing as a baby seat you would even think of buying at a mass-market
retailer. We only sell the CoPilot Limo here and if bought here we will install it for free. Come in and look at this
baby seat before you go to that box bike store out on the highway.
Cyclist Score Important Victory in Kentucky. In an important victory for cyclists
everywhere, the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down a decision blaming a cyclist for being on the road when a passing
vehicle hit her. In reaching this decision, the Supreme Court specifically noted that a driver shall not pass a cyclist
such as the plaintiff in this case "unless he can do so without interfering with the safe operation of the bicycle, and
that if, in fact he did pass the cyclist that he not drive to the right until he was reasonably clear of the cyclist.
"This decision is important because it reaffirms cyclists" right to the roads. As an
appellate decision, it is binding precedent for future cases in all of the courts in Kentucky," said League of American
Bicyclists Region 1 director John S. Allen, who has served as an expert witness in bicycling cases. "And we can expect the
decision, as it is by a state Supreme Court, to be cited by other courts in future cases throughout the United States."
The League, with local Kentucky bike clubs, filed an amicus brief in support of the cyclist
in March.
Okay am I crazy here, the defense was a cyclist should not be on the road. Just unbelievable,
I wonder if this lawyer really thought this out. As***le.
For all you fixed gear riders The Bike Stand has a new idea for you a double side track cog hub take a look at these track hubs. We do it two ways, one is to take on old road hub that you may already own and cut the left handed treads for the lock ring so you have a real track hub. The second idea is to take a Suzue
Track flip flop hub and cut the left hand threads on the side that is meant for a single speed freewheel then you have a two sided track set up. Now ask your self why didn't anybody do this before or did they.
Well some one did it and yes we got them now.
My favorite author of bike repair book has passed on to big bike shop in the sky. His
name is Tom Cuthbertson and the book I am talking about is Anybody's Bike Book which has sold over a million copies
since 1971. The book was written for the average home mechanic. No fancy tools just what most people had at home at
the time. One of his articles about how to fix a flat started with sit down and enjoy the moment. I loved that way
of looking at it and I will miss his wit and insight.
The web page business has taken off pretty good too I am no way ready to retire but
with a few false starts it was fun to see it work. I am learning as I go but all in all it was a fun experience.
I got to meet people all over the world by Email that I would never have met any other way. I feel the world is a
little smaller with the web.