Category: Bicycle Industry
Front suspension fork recall
By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Industry, Main Page
A Swedish front air suspension fork importer is recalling 5,400 forks used on some Specialized-branded Enduro, Stumpjumper, Fuse, and Levo mountain bicycles.
The company, Öhlins Racing AB, reports four injuries, including a broken rib, after the air cartridge abruptly sprung out of the stanchion tube. Mountain bikers who have the forks mounted on their bikes can …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/11/27/front-suspension-fork-recall/
Specialized recalls bicycles outfitted with Stout brand cranks
Specialized Bicycle Components announced it is recalling about 1,800 bicycles that use faulty Stout brand cranks after determining that the crank arm can separate from the drivetrain.
No injuries or accidents have been reported, but Specialized is urging cyclists to stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized dealer for a free replacement.
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/05/09/specialized-recalls-bicycles-outfitted-with-stout-brand-cranks/
Abandoned dockless vehicles: cars vs. bicycles
You've undoubtedly seen the fear-and-loathing photographs of thousands of unused dockless bicycles strewn about in huge piles in China.
A number of bike-share companies received investor funding for bike rental systems and installed them in cities throughout China. There's been more supply than demand, creating a huge problem of unused dockless bikes.
Some of those …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/04/24/abandoned-dockless-vehicles-cars-vs-bicycles/
Garneau recalls non-compliant bicycle helmets
Helmet-maker Louis Garneau is recalling 1,200 bicycle helmets sold in the US and Canada after discovering that the Course-style helmets in matte colors degrade over time and don't comply with the impact requirements set by those countries' safety standards.
Owners should stop using the helmets, which pose a risk for injury, and contact Louis Garneau …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/03/16/garneau-recalls-non-compliant-bicycle-helmets/
Gun maker's cycling products are targets of boycott
By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Advocacy, Bicycle Industry, Main Page
Bicycling advocates are calling for a boycott of popular Bell, Giro, Blackburn, CamelBak, and CoPilot products after discovering that they're made by the same company — Vista Outdoor — that also makes assault rifles and ammunition. At least one retailer, MEC of Canada, has announced it would stop selling Vista products.
The Utah-based Vista Outdoor …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/03/01/gun-makers-cycling-products-are-targets-of-boycott/
Specialized Bicycle recalls 5,500 Allez model bikes
Morgan Hill, CA-based Specialized Bicycle Components is delivering the first of its replacement forks for 5,500 Allez model bicycles that were recalled after a report of a cracked fork.
The company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends owners stop riding the bicycles and contact their dealer to learn how to get free installation of …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/02/16/specialized-bicycle-recalls-5500-allez-model-bikes/
Sub-freezing weather doesn't derail promotional bike tour to CES
By Gene Bisbee in Bicycle Industry, Bike travel, Main Page
The year's first publicity stunt using a bicycle is currently underway.
A long-distance cyclist is burning rubber across the US to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to promote an electric-assist bicycle wheel that is controlled by Google Assistant. You can follow at RidetoCES.com.
Completing the 2,826-mile ride from New York City in 10 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2018/01/08/sub-freezing-weather-bike-tour-ces/
Big recall for Brompton bikes — 144,000 folding bikes
A part that fails in 1 out of 5,000 bikes prompted the British bike maker Brompton Bicycle Ltd. to recall all of its bicycles – some 144,000 – made between April 2014 and May 2017.
Bromptons are popular folding bicycles that are used in cities around the world. The folding design and 16-inch wheels enables …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2017/09/29/big-recall-for-brompton-bikes-144000-folding-bikes/
Brexit complicates things for Brompton Bicycles
Officials at iconic British bicycle maker Brompton are expecting changes in their business after voters chose to exit from the European Union on Thursday.
Stephen Loftus, CMO for the London-based company, told the International Business Times earlier this week that the change will probably complicate things, at least in the short run.
Loftus …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2016/06/24/brexit-complicates-things-for-brompton-bicycles/
Origin8 folding bicycles recalled
A bicycle importer is recalling 1,600 Origin8 folding bicycles after receiving reports that the frames break while in use.
Miami, Fla.-based J&B Importers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall after receiving 13 reports of frame failures at faulty welds on he China-made bicycles.
Owners are asked to return the bicycles to the …
Permanent link to this article: https://www.bikingbis.com/2015/12/30/origin8-folding-bicycles-recalled/