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Forum: Road Cycling

02-04-13, 09:11 PM

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Specialized fork recall

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Posted By Bacciagalupe

All 2013 Tarmac SL4 bikes are in the recall, and...

All 2013 Tarmac SL4 bikes are in the recall, and that includes all "Expert" models.

The shop ought to know to check the fork, but you should remind them anyway.

Forum: Road Cycling

01-29-13, 12:16 PM

Replies: 60

Specialized fork recall

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Posted By Bacciagalupe

I have no doubt that Specialized did the math,...

I have no doubt that Specialized did the math, and figured that it would be more cost-effective to inspect the forks and replace as needed, rather than manufacture 12,000 forks. That would take a...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-27-13, 08:16 PM

Replies: 60

Specialized fork recall

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Posted By Bacciagalupe

My understanding is that other than Giant, few...

My understanding is that other than Giant, few bike companies make their own forks, let alone their own frames.

They're still responsible for QA. In that respect, they're doing about the same job...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-27-13, 02:18 PM

Replies: 60

Specialized fork recall

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Posted By Bacciagalupe

Trek had recalls in 2011, 2009, 2008, 2006. ...

Trek had recalls in 2011, 2009, 2008, 2006.

Giant had recalls in 2012, 2010 and 2009.

Cannondale had a big one in 2009, and a couple in 2007.

It's just what happens when you sell massive...

Forum: Road Cycling

01-25-13, 03:21 PM

Replies: 60

Specialized fork recall

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Posted By Bacciagalupe

There was a recall on some hybrid bikes late last...

There was a recall on some hybrid bikes late last year.

FYI, the forks had different manufacturers. Last year's was Kinesis, this one was Topkey.

It's good to get the word out, so owners know...

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