Origin8 folder recall due to welds cracking/failing
12-30-15, 11:53 AM
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Origin8 folder recall due to welds cracking/failing
Origin8 recalls 1,600 folding bikes over frame concerns | Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
FYI for anyone with an Origin8 folder. It appears they are replacing entire bikes with this recall, not just the frame.
FYI for anyone with an Origin8 folder. It appears they are replacing entire bikes with this recall, not just the frame.
12-30-15, 06:23 PM
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I am SO GLAD I bought a used origin8 folder, had a bad customer experience, returned it. This just makes me feel better about me getting rid of that crap.
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12-31-15, 03:53 AM
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I mentioned this years ago but I was very disappointed in the Origin8 F series frames. I ordered two for the shop and both had sloppy fitting main hinge pins so even when the hinge was clamped it was loose enough to move slightly while riding and the bike creaked. Glad there's some recourse for any buyer who got stuck with one of these disappointments.
12-31-15, 04:53 AM
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I found this. I'm not sure if it is related to the recall, but perhaps it is.
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
12-31-15, 11:40 AM
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I found this. I'm not sure if it is related to the recall, but perhaps it is.
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
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12-31-15, 12:28 PM
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I found this. I'm not sure if it is related to the recall, but perhaps it is.
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
https://www.bikeforums.net/folding-bi...e-failure.html
13 broken frames out of 1,600 doesn't sound like too bad of an average. But, perhaps part of the problem is the way the frame is failing... Catestrophic failure without warning?
12-31-15, 12:48 PM
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OTOH, Brompton redesigned the whole hinge assembly its a casting Now where it was Butt fillet brazed in the Mk 2.
The capillary brazing of the tube into a machined casting allowed a higher production level without a inconsistent joint.
OTOH, Brompton redesigned the whole hinge assembly its a casting Now where it was Butt fillet brazed in the Mk 2.
The capillary brazing of the tube into a machined casting allowed a higher production level without a inconsistent joint.
12-31-15, 02:57 PM
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aaaaaannnnd.....
along with these other examples of excellence in manufacturing:
aaaaaannnnd.....
along with these other examples of excellence in manufacturing:
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This is horrible news! I hope noone was seriously hurt.
Thanks,
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Thanks,
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