BMX is Serious Business
Posted by G-rant - 17/01/09 at 06:01:54 amHello all,
Yes, I’m still on the other side of the Atlantic but somehow I still manage to check the same BMX sites every day. Anyways, as most of you will surely know by now, there is a new law being passed in the United States that will force lead testing on all objects classified as toys. This includes all bicycles with wheels under 24 inches. You may say, “I’m in Canada, I’ll be fine.” Well I hope not! Because you all know that the vast majority of BMX companies are from the US and with such a law, many will be forced to shut down as costs go through the roof. Further, any ‘toys’ that do not meet the requirements will not be exported – so it does affect you directly. Now what I suggest we do is sign this petition (the link is below) to exclude BMXs from the classification of toys under CSPC regulation. It is not that the regulation is illintentioned, but it is far to ambiguous and will damage the industry, likely to irreparable levels. Below there is a link to several interviews conducted by The Come Up’s Kurt that I feel are important for an understanding on the issue. This is partly stolen from Dig and partly from TCU, but it’s very important. BMX is SERIOUS BUSINESS.
Stay Classy Ottawa,
Andrew
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Just thought I’d add that it also affects mtb fags like myself, it’s actually all 24″ wheels and under!
Comment by Charlie — January 17, 2009 #
hmmmm. So Olympic equipment will now have toy status.
Comment by Denver — January 18, 2009 #
Thanks for the love!
Comment by Kurt — January 26, 2009 #