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I just had a call from LBS where I purchased my Felt TT bike to say that there is a recall on them due to the forks may crack at the steerer and become detached from the handlebars and bicycle

There seem to be quite a few other bikes (and parts) on the recall list, could be an idea if people checked the list to see if they have a bike or part that is on the list as not all LBS' would keep records (especially if it was only a part).

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... mId/952818

Jeez - Gore brake cables for Campag recalled!!!!

First I'd heard of that.

Crikes, I just noticed my road bike stem was recalled in 2009, Shimano Pro-Hi comp, bit worried now

noticed this TREK bicycle recall today while looking for other info.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1013954

Willier Izoard XP recall. I read about it at the link below.

http://roadcyclinguk.com/news/gear-news ... ecall.html

For those who have Merida S2 & Centurions
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1014327" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Wazza wrote:For those who have Merida S2 & Centurions
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1014327" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

That one must be an error, we all know steel doesn't break, i could understand it if the steerer was that dangerous carbon fibre stuff .

Unrelated, but look at this one!

Russell Corporation Australia Pty Ltd—Sherrin Auskick Footballs
PRA number: 2012/13317
Date created: 28th September 2012
Product information
Product description
Rubber synthetic football (various sizes and colours). See attached PDF for images.
Identifying features
2011 & 2012 Auskick balls
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that a sewing needle may have been left inside the ball.
What are the hazards?
The needle may protrude through the skin of the ball, posing a potential laceration or puncture hazard.
Where the product was sold
Nationally

2012 and 2013 Tarmac SL4 bicycles/framesets
2013 Crux bicycles/framesets
2013 Secteur Disk bicycles

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1045150


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So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

jpgibson wrote:So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

I ride a Lefty, so am I reducing the risk by half?

lump_a_charcoal wrote:

jpgibson wrote:So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

I ride a Lefty, so am I reducing the risk by half?

Or doubling it with all the pressure on one fork?

lump_a_charcoal wrote:Unrelated, but look at this one!

Russell Corporation Australia Pty Ltd—Sherrin Auskick Footballs
PRA number: 2012/13317
Date created: 28th September 2012
Product information
Product description
Rubber synthetic football (various sizes and colours). See attached PDF for images.
Identifying features
2011 & 2012 Auskick balls
What are the defects?
There is a possibility that a sewing needle may have been left inside the ball.
What are the hazards?
The needle may protrude through the skin of the ball, posing a potential laceration or puncture hazard.
Where the product was sold
Nationally

Wow that gives a new definition of Dodgeball. Thats crazy... I've seen American footballs being made on "how its made" and i'm suprised to see that a sewing needle was left in. They use a Leather needle to hook the stitching through.... They are very strong sewing needles.

jpgibson wrote:So the message here seems to be , forks are dangerous, so we should all ride unicycles or be able to chuck monos for miles?

Sound perfectly reasonable to me.

Just in case anyone has em...
Shimano recalls mechanical disc road brakes
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/ ... iGBDvJYWSp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

baabaa wrote:Just in case anyone has em...
Shimano recalls mechanical disc road brakes
http://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/ ... iGBDvJYWSp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Godammit, now I can't ride my cross bike untill this gets sorted out. At least its better to know than die using them.

http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index ... Id/1051811" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Finally made official, now I can go and get some new brakes fitted.

Probably not relevant for Aussie customers as Cube (brand) bikes are not that big in Australia.

Schwalbe received some reports of Ultremo ZX tires mounted on 2013 Cube bikes coming of the rim causing damage to the bead

The special edition Schwalbe Ultremo ZX tyres, size 23-622, special model, wire bead, non-folding, fitted on Cube bikes will be replaced free of charge for the consumers. As the cause of this problem could not be found in either the manufacturing of the tire or in the assembly of the bicycle Schwalbe decided to replace all tires involved.

It affects the following models: Axial GTC SL, Peloton Pro 3, Peloton Race compact, Peloton Race 3, Agree GTC Race compact, Agree GTC Race 3, Agree GTC SL compact, Agree GTC SL 3, Agree GTC Di2 SLT compact, Aerium Pro, AeriumRace.

Source: Bike Europe

Well thank god my Cube didn't come with these tyres or it would have been another recall, I just got it back with shiny new brakes, only took 6 weeks!

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

These guys usually have an up to date list on their home page

Dropouts on Trek and Scott suspension forks.

The full article is here:

https://www.bicyclenetwork.com.au/gener ... ions/2564/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Includes Scott 'Sportster' 2011-13 and

Trek Montare, Utopia, Wahoo, Marlin, Neko 2011-13.

CB

It's interesting that when you take a recalled bike in to the place of purchase , even with the downloaded recall advice they have NFI of what it is all about.
Is there a break in communication here? The supplier/ importer has the LBS contact no., the LBS has a record of purchase and my contact no. Why did I need to read about the recall here and explain at the LBS why I was leaving the bike?

If something dreadful happened, who would be responsible?

CB

Not so at my Trek lbs. Went in to discuss the day the recall came out. They knew I had two effected bikes and admitted they couldn't find my contact number. Had all the recall notices and knew all the correct procedures. Took them in day after recall and picked them up yesterday. The replacement for is much better than the original NRX but the fact that the swap out colours are only glossy white or black may effect a few owners who have different colour schemes.......(mines the matte white 2013 DS 8.4. Looks a bit different but I can live with it )

There is a recall on Zipp 88 front hubs FYI:

https://www.recalls.gov.au/content/inde ... Id/1068212" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Not mentioned on the recalls website yet but Trek seem to be having a worldwide recall on certain front QR skewers.

http://www.trekbikes.com/au/en/support/ ... d_recalls/

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/artic ... all-44144/