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Existential Safety: Leatt at 20 – A Conversation with Dain Zaffke

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Existential Safety: Leatt at 20 – A Conversation with Dain Zaffke

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Whew! Now that that’s out of the way… Our newly-minted Copy Editor, regular Radavist contributor Nicholas Haig-Arack, recently caught up with Leatt’s Dain Zaffke to learn about the brand’s history and discuss matters of safety, both physical and existential. Let’s begin with an intro to Leatt…

 

Surly Issues Immediate Safety Recall for 8 and 24 Pack Racks!

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Surly Issues Immediate Safety Recall for 8 and 24 Pack Racks!

This just in from our friends at Surly!

“We’re writing today to let you know that we have recently received reports of a small number of Surly 8-Pack and 24-Pack Racks loosening, contacting the front wheel and causing accidents.

Rider safety is our greatest concern, and we want to make sure that you are fully informed with what is going on, and the steps you should take to ensure safety on your bike equipped with either the Surly 8-Pack or 24-Pack Rack (rack images above).”

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When I Die

There has been a lot of strife over cyclist safety across cities worldwide and Phil Gaimon pulled together a heartfelt video about this very subject matter.