The "I hate Specialized" Bandwagon...... what's the deal?

[L.T.G]

http://thehouseofmajd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Budnitz_Bicycles.jpg

You think this' funny???!!!?

Huh!

HUH!?

Seriously Sheriff.... enough now!

[gummibear]

Great bikes but terrible submarines  

 

[Lurch the stalker]

Great bikes but terrible submarines  

 

Look how light it is, it floats

['Dale]

I read on Velonews that about 8000 TT bars for the Shiv are being recalled by Spaz

Those sold between 2010-2013 or something

[nathrix]

I read on Velonews that about 8000 TT bars for the Shiv are being recalled by Spaz

Those sold between 2010-2013 or something

 

No biggie. All major manufacturers have had some or other recalls in their history Trek, Giant, Scott, etc...

 

http://www.bicycleretailer.com/recalls/2015/03/26/specialized-recalls-aerobar-sold-shiv-aero-bike#.VRlASvyUfmc

 

Specialized recalls aerobar sold on Shiv aero bike

 

Published March 26, 2015

by BRAIN Staff

 

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MORGAN HILL, Calif. (BRAIN) — Specialized is working with U.S. and Canadian authorities to recall about 8,300 aerobars that were sold individually and as part of some complete Shiv aero bike models. The bars were sold from 2011 until February this year.

 

The concern is that the extension clamp bolt that attaches the Aerobar extensions to the base bar may break or slip. Specialized is providing replacement hardware to remedy the situation.

 

The company said it has received four reports of the bolt loosening; none of the incidents resulted in rider injury.

 

"We have a lot of customers in the field that are relying on the bikes for upcoming summer events and we’re working hard to make sure everyone is taken care of. We issued a 'stop-sale' a few weeks back for our retailers and then have been working to provide a new solution available at dealers to replace the effected part with a new 'low stack aerobar mount,'" said Specialized's Chris Riekert. "Customers should take the bike to their local dealer and they will help to swap parts at no charge. Riders inconvenienced will also receive $100 toward any Specialized product from their retailer."

 

Riekert said Specialized will have a team at this weekend's Ironman Oceanside event in California to change out the hardware on athletes' affected bikes before the race.

 

According to Specialized, the corrective action applies only to Aerobars sold as aftermarket equipment or as original equipment on all model year 2012–2015 Shiv Tri models and the 2013 Transition Apex model. The recall does not apply to Shiv TT models or the Shiv Low- Stack Aerobar Clamp Set. The recall involves the carbon and aluminum Aerobars. 

 

The company has been communicating with riders about the issue since February, with five updated safety notices on its website, as the company worked to develop a remedy that would not affect rider position and would be approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

[Hairy]

any riders here on the Stumpy 29er duallies?

 

if so could you please drop me a pm as I might have a few questions.

[Headshot]

any riders here on the Stumpy 29er duallies?

 

if so could you please drop me a pm as I might have a few questions.

             

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

any riders here on the Stumpy 29er duallies?

 

if so could you please drop me a pm as I might have a few questions.

Johnny Bravo

 

Edit: though he may be on the 650

[Johny Bravo]

Johnny Bravo

 

Edit: though he may be on the 650

wagon wheels for life. 29er.

[YUMEYA]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x309/AhRO_bucket/IMG_0288.jpgwas my wife's bike.  One of my favorite pics.

[Patchelicious]

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x309/AhRO_bucket/IMG_0288.jpgwas my wife's bike.  One of my favorite pics.

You should take that tin of paint the bike is resting on and paint over the S-Work sticker...

[YUMEYA]

You should take that tin of paint the bike is resting on and paint over the S-Work sticker...

Should have painted Pyga over it and sold it at a higher price. 

[Hairy]

Should have painted Pyga over it and sold it at a higher price.

Or even titan [emoji14]

[Johny Bravo]

Should have painted Pyga over it and sold it at a higher price. 

Hahaha. love it

[CAAD4]

any riders here on the Stumpy 29er duallies?

 

if so could you please drop me a pm as I might have a few questions.

Oh no you dont! As you were Jerome, as you were...

[jarek.pski]

any riders here on the Stumpy 29er duallies?

 

if so could you please drop me a pm as I might have a few questions.

Says you can't receive pm's. Drop me a msg.

Proud Stumpy owner!