QR recall notice
andrewjoseph
Posts: 2,165
just saw this
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/09/news/seventeen-brands-recall-1-5-million-bikes-for-quick-release-issue_386774
http://velonews.competitor.com/2015/09/news/seventeen-brands-recall-1-5-million-bikes-for-quick-release-issue_386774
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Burls Ti Tourer for Tarmac, Saracen aluminium full suss for trails
Burls Ti Tourer for Tarmac, Saracen aluminium full suss for trails
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I must admit, I don't get why the remedy is not to have the QR lever on the other side?0
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I must admit, I don't get why the remedy is not to have the QR lever on the other side?
Is it not to do with the thread direction?
i.e. turn it the other way around and there is a chance it could loosen itself?0 -
More reason to have it on the other side surely?
It seems limited to enclosed cam skewers anyway, which is probably why MTBers don't have the problem. Most MTBers run the lever on the other side as its easier to get the front off to deal with a puncture.0 -
I believe the problem is those people who use the lever arm as a wrench and simply tighten without operating the QR cam. The lever arm then just flops around and, if not restricted in movement, can snag in the disc or even spokes. When these Shimano-style QRs are inserted from the left (i.e. the correct way) the lever arm will not snag but it would be better if they were used properly in the first place.0
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Because you don't normally have the QR lever on the same side as the rear mech.More reason to have it on the other side surely?
The solution is to use the QR properly, and to point the lever up the fork/seatstay as you operate the cam. I shall not be taking my cross-bike to a dealer for this (although I suppose I could write to Felt and blag a couple of free, crap QRs instead...).0 -
Because you don't normally have the QR lever on the same side as the rear mech.More reason to have it on the other side surely?
The solution is to use the QR properly, and to point the lever up the fork/seatstay as you operate the cam. I shall not be taking my cross-bike to a dealer for this (although I suppose I could write to Felt and blag a couple of free, crap QRs instead...).
The recall is for the front QR only because of the risk of over the handlebar incidents at speed.0 -
I believe the problem is those people who use the lever arm as a wrench and simply tighten without operating the QR cam.
Agreed. It is possible for a properly used q/r to get knocked open by a twig or some such but extremely unlikely. I have never in 50yrs of riding actually seen this happen but have only heard claims on the net. Here in the US years ago there was a requirement for shops to explain the proper use of the q/r with each sale even before disc brakes but it was done to prevent the wheel from coming out of the dropouts. This no longer seems to be a requirement or isn't enforced at all but seems like a good idea. It's amazing how many bikes I see from mostly new and casual riders who use the lever as a handle to spin tighten the q/r.0 -
I believe the problem is those people who use the lever arm as a wrench and simply tighten without operating the QR cam.
Agreed. It is possible for a properly used q/r to get knocked open by a twig or some such but extremely unlikely. I have never in 50yrs of riding actually seen this happen but have only heard claims on the net. Here in the US years ago there was a requirement for shops to explain the proper use of the q/r with each sale even before disc brakes but it was done to prevent the wheel from coming out of the dropouts. This no longer seems to be a requirement or isn't enforced at all but seems like a good idea. It's amazing how many bikes I see from mostly new and casual riders who use the lever as a handle to spin tighten the q/r.
I used to live in NC, and every bike I ever bought came with a quick tutorial on the basics. With something as important from a safety aspect as a QR, i'm surprised shops don't simply do it especially as a tutorial wouldn't take more than 30 seconds for that.0 -
I must admit, I don't get why the remedy is not to have the QR lever on the other side?
Yep totally I've been doing that for years with no problems at allRule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
I think the last word has to go to the snob: Friday's post http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.co.uk/0
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Ahhhh... finally I get the problem. People aren't using the Quick release bit of the quick release :shock:0
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I'd be a bit pi55ed if they only replaced the front QR leaving me with non-matching.0
