New York outlawing quick release bicycle wheels?

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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.
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.
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.

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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.

What was your first Bicycle?

Q. I had a crappy little 3rd hand 20 inch Schwinn,,, I always thought kids who had Brand new Bikes where somehow more God Blessed than me...
So Screw them,,,Did you have a nice Bike?
was it a single speed,,3 speed,, 5 speed,, or a top notch 10 speed with rams horn handlebars ???
I'm not Bitter,,I'm just Bitter,,
Honey if you don't know how having your first set of wheels is not spirtual,,,Heaven help you,,,
Spiritual,,,By the Way,, Sears made a Sprit series,,Nice bikes,,,

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I was 7 and it was a 24 inch schwinn. my older brother gave it to me. it was probably hot.

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