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On May 13, 2012 a Bicycle.net commuter bike was stolen in Hollywood at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Wilcox. The was a black cyclo-cross frame with Bicycle.net black and orange sitckers on the downtube and top tube. The description of the parts are below: SRAM APEX components Frame was bought at Performance and is a Scattante Ritchey Wheels Easton Bars Reynolds Stem Thompson … [Read more...]
Name of product: Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks Units: About 975 Hazard: The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund. Description: This recall involves Surly … [Read more...]
Recent Engagement = Recent Lack of Riding Written by: Jonathan Fisch (Soon to be husband, and ex CAT4 racer) My past life: As I reflect on my life, I can only think of the last 7 years when I got into cycling. Only last year focusing on racing. My life has been about the miles I put on my bike, the adventures that I have had with other fellow roadies, and of course the laughs I get once I … [Read more...]
Why do I cycle? (Marathon crash race) By Bryan Arita (Crash Test Dummies Blog) Five crashes and three totaled bikes in just the first year of starting my cycling career. That is not what you would call a great way to start a sport in which you find yourself wanting to accomplish so many things. And yet after being hit by a car in February, I find myself injured once again questioning the … [Read more...]
Written by: Ira Caminong (Road Shark) At the side of my bed is my bedside table. I have a habit of dumping a metric ton of random crap there. it is there that I have set my keys, glasses, cell phone, watch, wallet, opened and unopened mail, sunscreen, lotion, and lubricant cream. And yes, those last two objects can make a girl want to step back if she sees them at a guy’s bedside table. She … [Read more...]
By Uncle Chad I have been away from the group riding scene lately. I have not graced the weekend warriors, the Fondo lovers, the Century fanatics, the dumb MTBr’s, P-crossers and F’ng roadies. But I have at least been getting out and riding some new areas, routes and climbs. What a concept eh? Something new! But as I ride in these new areas there is one thing that is in common, … [Read more...]
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall date: January 25, 2013 Recall number: 13-102 Name of product: Bicycles and frame sets Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and take … [Read more...]
So far in 2012 bike imports reached 14.4 million through the month of September, a 29 percent increase over last year. One reason for this increase is that suppliers have continued to bring in substantially more kid’s bikes than last year. Imports of all kid’s bikes — sidewalk, 20-inch and 24-inch — were up 37 percent over last year; 20-inch bikes were up a whopping 45 percent. These … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, Miami and Nashville gain national designation for bicycling progress Washington, D.C. - October 18, 2012 - Three of the nation's largest cities joined the ranks of Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) today. Showcasing the progress and potential of major U.S. cities to make bicycling safe and accessible for millions of Americans, Los Angeles (Calif.), Nashville (Tenn.), and … [Read more...]
Written by: Jonathan Fisch Day one of Interbike Las Vegas is unlike anything I have ever imagined or can explain. Lets just say that every retailer, distributor, graphic designer, label, brand, energy powder, bike pedal, trainer and caring bag is on display, in a convention center that is the size of Texas, or at least it feels that way. Within 5 hours of walking the main show room I have … [Read more...]