Exercise bikes may cause cancer: German study
November 20th, 2008Handgrips on 12 out of 15 exercise bikes tested in Germany were found to contain substances that can cause cancer, a consumer safety group said on Thursday.
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Flakk - Nov 21, 2008
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ROFL. More of a reason to lift weights. Last time I checked Steel wasn't a cancer agent- flag
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smiffy - Nov 22, 2008
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Why stop at exercise bikes? What about the grips on ordinary push bikes that, amongst others, kids use?- flag

