{"id":27,"date":"2021-10-11T18:18:46","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T16:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=649433"},"modified":"2021-10-12T11:44:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T09:44:36","slug":"specialized-issues-voluntary-recall-and-stop-ride-notice-for-all-current-tarmac-sl7-bikes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/specialized-issues-voluntary-recall-and-stop-ride-notice-for-all-current-tarmac-sl7-bikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Specialized issues voluntary recall and stop ride notice for all current Tarmac SL7 bikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By George Scott\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 11 October 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Specialized has issued a stop ride notice on all existing Tarmac SL7 bikes.<\/p>\n

The voluntary recall is due to be announced on Tuesday 12 October and relates to the headset system used on the company\u2019s flagship road bike.<\/p>\n

According to a statement released by Specialized: \u201charsh impacts may put extraordinary stress on headset components and may initiate a crack in the fork\u2019s steerer tube.\u201d<\/p>\n

Specialized advises all current Tarmac SL7 owners to visit their local Specialized dealer where their bike will receive an updated expander plug and compression ring.<\/p>\n

The recall covers all Tarmac SL7 models \u201calready on the road\u201d. Previous generation Tarmac models and SL7 bikes currently in store but unsold already have the new components fitted, according to Specialized.<\/p>\n

The Tarmac SL7 was launched in July 2020<\/a> as the US brand\u2019s all-encompassing road bike, superseding the Tarmac SL6 and replacing the Venge as \u201cone bike to rule them all\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The recall relates to the new Tarmac\u2019s headset.<\/span><\/figcaption> Russell Burton \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

\u201cAt Specialized, the rider is the boss, and that means ensuring the bikes and equipment we make will provide years of safe and confidence-inspiring performance,\u201d reads Specialized\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be announcing a voluntary recall of Tarmac SL7 bicycles because harsh impacts may put extraordinary stress on headset components and may initiate a crack in the fork\u2019s steerer tube.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will improve the overall system with the addition of a new extended expander plug and an upgrade of the compression ring for riders that do not have one already.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be asking riders to stop riding their Tarmac SL7 and head to their local retailer and have these new parts installed. Retailers worldwide have the parts in stock and installation will be a simple process.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs with any severe impact or accident, riders should always have their bike inspected at their local retailer, but they can also rest assured that the Tarmac SL7 meets or exceeds all industry safety standards.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly Tarmac SL7 models already on the road will need this improvement. Tarmac SL6 and previous models do not require any action, and all Tarmac SL7 currently in-store and in the future will have these new components.\u201d<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n

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