I have recently learned that the NY legislature is attempting to pass a law disallowing the sale of ANY bicycles with quick release front wheels.
I am not kidding.
So, if you value the ability you gain with having quick releases and you live in New York CALL YOUR LAWMAKER NOW. It seems to have already passed part of the legislature.
2007-07-02 03:06:28 · 6 answers · asked by bikeworks 7 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Jay and Chad.. I wish I could give you further info. I came across this jewel while interviewing for a Product Manager position at a NY based bicycle company... not a retailer, but a brand name product supplier.
I was aware of the NJ bill which is equally crap, but the NY take is that ALL quick releases must go.
2007-07-02 10:40:44 · update #1
CM.. thanks for the input. The general feeling in the supply side of the bike industry is that if this bill is passed the next inevitable step will be taken.
2007-07-02 10:50:19 · update #2
I don't know about New York, but New Jersey is debating a law that bans the use of quick-release skewers on child bikes and bikes with wheels smaller than 20 inches.
Quote: It shall be an unlawful practice for any person to sell a bicycle intended for use by children with a front wheel diameter of 20 inches or less, which is equipped with a quick release wheel , exclusive of specialty adult bicycles.
While there may be other issues about this bill, it is NOT about banning QR skewers all together.
2007-07-02 08:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by CM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That probably is to cut the crime rate in NYC of people stealing wheels ;)
It can be for no other reason considering the invention of lawyer tabs on the front forks mean quick release is no longer quick, just doesn't need a spanner!
2007-07-02 04:30:21 · answer #2 · answered by g fh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that makes absolutely no sense...
both CA and NY need a reality adjustment, they are so disconnected from the real world
they just keep trying to pass laws that are ridiculous without getting all the facts and looking at all sides
2007-07-02 03:40:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh good lord. I keep forgetting how far removed we are from mainstream motorized mentality.....
2007-07-02 03:14:53 · answer #4 · answered by silverbullet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a source? I haven't heard anything about this.
2007-07-02 07:05:00 · answer #5 · answered by chadmcasselman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't buy it....show me a source.
2007-07-02 05:52:45 · answer #6 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋