The Hive recalls Revl carbon fiber brakes
by VeloNews.com

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is working with The Hive to recall about 500 Revl carbon fiber bicycle brakes that can break at the cable clamping area.

The recall involves black Revl carbon road bicycle brakes with date codes 41B, 44B, 45B, 53B, 13C and 16C printed on the underside of the carbon brake arms. “Revl” is printed on the brake.

The Taiwanese-made brakes were sold at bike shops from September 2009 through August 2010 for about $390 per set. The CPSC said there have been no injuries reported from brake failures. …

2010 Texas Custom Bicycle Show a wrap | Austin On Two Wheels
by elliott
I’m still a little bleary eyed from all the prep and work that went into the Texas Custom Bicycle Show this weekend, but in short the show was great, and thanks. …

Sat/Sun OAS Ride – Plano Bicycle Assoc.
from www.planobicycle.org
Meet at Northwest corner of Coit and Spring Creek, Plano. 45-75 miles (Saturday rides longer than Sunday), 20+ mph average, short options available, paceline skills required. We stop as a group for mechanical problems and flat tires. Newcomers and guests are welcome. …

Despite Fewer Calories, Low-Carb Drink Provides Better Endurance in Cyclists …
by Newswise (press release)
Cyclists Go Longer on Low-Carb, Added-Protein Supplement
In the laboratory study, 15 trained endurance cyclists performed two long rides: three hours, followed by an intense ride—up to 85 percent of aerobic capacity (VO2 max)—until exhaustion. On one ride, the athletes were given a standard six percent carbohydrate supplement. On the other ride, they received a three percent carbohydrate supplement (containing…

First Cyclocross Race
from Mike’s Bike Blog
For the last couple years I’ve been somewhat intrigued by cyclocross, it combines dirt, mud and obstacles on modified road bikes. What’s not to love about that! The only drawback is I don’t own a cyclocross bike. The bikes are very similar to a road bike however the tires are a bit wider and have tread. The other big difference…