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Easton Recalling Bikes with EA30 Stems - WASHINGTON, D.C. (BRAIN)—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Easton Sports, has announced a voluntary recall on about 6,400 bikes with EA30 stems.

The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls. The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.

This recall involves all Raleigh 2007, XXIX 700c MTN, RX1.0, Diamondback 2007, Mission, and Sortie bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap."EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.

In case you haven't ridden out at Indian Springs metropark recently, there is a Consumer Energy Pipeline Project cutting through my heart.

The work is schedule to last May - July 2009. Consumers told the park that it would be just like new when they are complete. I can't see how that can ever be, after the clear cutting it looks like they are putting in a 4 lane super highway with a center lane.

Well after some going back and forth on what kind of pavement cruiser I wanted I have settled on the 2009 Cannondale CAAD9-7. After reading the reviews in bicycling magazine about the CAAD9 frame and seeing frame up close I knew I had to have this one.

Its not a out of the box single speed but with a little imagination it can be. My plan is to ride the gears right off it then convert it. This is going to make for one awesome single speed road bike.

I would like to thank Terry's Cycle of Alma, Michigan #989-463-5260. Terry and Napper are good people and some real pro's when it comes to bikes. I wouldn't hesitate to call them if you are looking for a bike, parts or need some repairs and don't forget to ask for the napper special.