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Posts from ‘May, 2009’

Recall: Norco Bicycles Team DH + Others

Recalls Australia and Pacific Brands Sport and Leisure Pty Ltd (Norco distributor)  have announced the recall of the following models of Norco bikes: 2007 Team DH, 2008 Team DH, Aline Park, Atomik, Shore 1, Shore 2, Shore 3, 2009 Atomik (without gussets). The affected bikes where distributed in Australia from September 2006 until May 2009. [...]

Hit by Passenger in Car as they Drove Past – Will the WA Police Do Anything?

Today, Monday May 25, 2009 at approximately 3:50 PM I was riding south on Marmion Avenue safely or so I thought in the left lane when I was hit in the shoulder/upper arm by the front seat passenger of the of a blue sedan, BSN 224434. The front seat passenger, a male teenager, light brown [...]

Recall: Trek Hybrid Bicycles 2009 Models 7700E & 7500

Recalls Australia and Trek Bicycles Australia Pty Ltd have announced the recall of Trek Hybrid 200 models, 7700E and 7500. The affected bikes where for sale from November 2008 until May 2009 and have forks manufactured by JD Components of Taiwan fitted. The fault is related to the suspension fork which was apparently assembled incorrectly [...]

Locking up your Bike – How do you Score?

Technorati Tags: Bike Locks,Bike TV,Hal Ruzal,Bicycle Habitat This is a great video from Hal Ruzal from Bicycle Habitat in New York.  Hal takes a scroll down the street grading riders bike lock-ups.  New York centric for sure but some useful information on locking up your bike.  Enjoy the video.

Cycling Traffic Data for Perth in 2009

The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has released some 2009 cycling traffic data for Perth, Western Australia. Interesting reading even though it is currently incomplete and lacks detail on collection. It does however highlight usage of the various major feeder routes into the City, with the southern route, the Kwianna Freeway PSP seemingly attracting nearly [...]