{"id":19292,"date":"2012-11-11T22:43:25","date_gmt":"2012-11-12T04:43:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/?p=19292"},"modified":"2012-11-11T22:43:25","modified_gmt":"2012-11-12T04:43:25","slug":"texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-11th-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texbiker.net\/blog\/2012\/11\/11\/texas-bicycling-blog-and-news-roundup-for-november-11th-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Bicycling Blog and News Roundup for November 11th"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diamondback recalls about 40 ‘cross bikes<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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\nKENT, WA (BRAIN) \u00e2\u20ac\u201d Diamondback is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commision on a recall of about 40 cyclocross bikes that were assembled with incorrect headset parts. The incorrect part could cause the steerer tube to fail, although the company has had no reports of incidents.<\/p>\n

The model year 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles were manufactured by Universal Cycle Corp., of Guang Zhou, China. They were sold online through Promotive.com and 3point5.com, as well as through authorized Diamondback retailers nationwide from August 2012 through September 2012 for between $900 and $1100.<\/p>\n

The bikes included in the recall are black in color and sold in various sizes ranging from 50-cm to 59-cm. “RCX” is printed on the top tube of the bicycle.<\/p>\n

Consumers are being told to stop using the bikes immediately and contact Diamondback Bicycles at (800) 222-5527 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.diamondback.com.<\/p>\n

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Spring Lake Preserve – San Marcos<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.austinbike.com
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\nI haven’t had a chance to ride this trail, but here is some brief information on it. If any of you can help fill in with more details and possibly send some pictures, that would be great.<\/p>\n

This trail is located in San Marcos and is short, but if you live in the general vicinity it is probably a good place to ride based on proximity. …<\/p>\n

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Bikes for Kids Needs Volunteers<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
\nwww.austinbike.com
\nThis year, again, Mellow Johnny’s is putting together another “Bikes for Kids” program.\u00c2\u00a0 They need volunteers to help assemble bikes.\u00c2\u00a0 It’s a great cause and it will provide a lot of benefit back to the community.\u00c2\u00a0 In a world where people don’t like those of us on two wheels, what better way to show your commitment to the community.<\/p>\n

There was a request for a “Mojo night” where we can all get together and do some wrenching.\u00c2\u00a0 Perhaps a special “urban R&I”?\u00c2\u00a0 I think that idea has legs.<\/p>\n

Regardless, for more information, check out their site: http:\/\/www.mellowjohnnys.com\/bikes-for-kids-volunteers\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Let’s all get involved.<\/p>\n

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Repurpose a Parmesan Cheese Container Into a Bicycle Emergency Kit<\/strong><\/span><\/a>
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