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2008 Scalpel 100 Frame Recall Notice


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By Rob - Posted on 11 January 2008

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

This is why you should stick to a single pivot:

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is conducting a recall. U.S. model bicycles subject to recall are:

2008 Scalpel Frameset
2008 Scalpel Team Bicycle
2008 Scalpel 1 Bicycle
2008 Scalpel 2 Bicycle

We are aware of the serial number of each of the bikes which are subject to recall. In December 2007 we advised each US retailer of all serial numbers that are subject to recall. Cannondale has shipped, or will ship, at no charge to you, a replacement frame to these retailers.

This recall is a result of discovering that the chainstays in these frames may be improperly bonded. There is a risk that the chainstays may separate from the rear dropouts, with risk of an accident or injury. Please do not ride your bike until the frame is replaced.

More info here:

http://www.cannondale.com/asset/iu_files/techcen...

Oops Eye-wink

Buck's picture

Are these the frames where the chainstay flexes rather than having a pivot?

Well either way bring on the Cannondale bash posts Smiling

Rob's picture

Buck:

Are these the frames where the chainstay flexes rather than having a pivot?

Yup

Buck:

Well either way bring on the Cannondale bash posts Smiling

Well, of course. Don't you recognise bait when you see it?

lorrie's picture

hmmmm Eye-wink

Buck's picture

I wonder what would happen if Lorrie jumped on one of these Scalpels!?
Surely the bike would just fall apart if "The One who breaks bikes" got within 10m of it. Sticking out tongue

lorrie's picture

I let bad luck breakem for me

Paul's picture

A recall of 2008 models - is this just a pre-emptive recall by Cannondale because they know they are going to have problems or is their R&D that poor?

Carlgroover's picture

There's a couple of things that just look wrong on these bikes, and the flexy chainstay is just one of them.

ar_junkie's picture

I had my eye on one of those... Sad

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