Specialized Shiv eigenaren kunnen het beste contact opnemen met hun dealer om te controleren of hun Shiv ook getroffen is door de recall. Het onderstaande bericht is door Mark Cote van Specialized op het slowtwitch forum geplaatst. Een Amerikaanse dealer heeft op zijn website een oproep geplaatst om zijn klanten te adviseren direct te stoppen met het rijden op hun Shiv totdat er meer duidelijk is. Waarschijnlijk geen reden tot directe paniek omdat de zogenaamde stress-testen vaak vele malen hoger liggen dan hoe de fietsen werkelijk belast worden, maar niettemin niet iets wat je tijdens het fietsen wilt tegenkomen. Contact je dealer om even precies te vragen hoe of wat. Wanneer wij meer weten dan plaatsen we dit direct.
This is very recent news and I can only share the information we have at this time.
We have identified a potential problem with the aerobar extension mounting hardware on Carbon Aerobars with Aero Stem and Hydroformed Alloy Aerobars. We’ve sold these aerobars separately and as original equipment on the following bike models: 2012-2015 Shiv models (excluding the Shiv TT and Shiv framesets); 2013 Specialized Transition Apex.
Our concern is the extension clamp bolt may break, which could result in the rider losing control. We initiated a voluntary report with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and we will work closely with them on approval of a new extension clamp kit which solves the concern. For safety reasons, we want all riders who have these Aerobars to stop riding. All affected Shivs and Transitions, and aftermarket Aerobars have stopped shipping worldwide and retailers have been informed that they should stop selling and notify current owners.
Our team is working closely with the CPSC on approval of the new extension clamp kit and we will keep you posted on our progress. We are working hard at keeping everyone informed, and we are planning on a new announcement by March 2nd.
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Mark Cote
MITAerobike (ST, Twitter)
Specialized Bicycle Components
Performance Road – Triathlon – Aero
