Cannondale recall

[skanking biker]

don't know if this has been posted yet:


AP) - The following recall has been announced: About 6,700 mountain bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR forks, manufactured by Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, because the forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries.

The company has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.

Details: by phone at 800-245-3872; by Web at http://www.cannondale.com or http://www.cpsc.gov

[Berg417448]

I rode a Cannondale Caffeine 29er demo bike last Saturday that must have had one of these forks. 3 miles or so into the ride the Lefty fell apart when I lifted the front wheel off of the ground. I didn't get hurt because I was actually stopped at the time....but it was still pretty unnerving.