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Colnago V1-R

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Colnago recalled V1-R bicycles due to a design defect with the front brake. I have never seen Colnago recall any frames since I have been riding them that I am unaware. Considering they always preach our C series is heavier for safety and longevity reasons. I am wondering if Colnago does not have the technology to compete with other big brand bike manufacturers that have a lot of R&D money. Other opinions.
 
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I understand big companies have recalls usually after a cyclist dies either after the recall was announced or not aware of recall and keeps riding bike. I ride Colnagos because they exceed the crash standards according to the company so I know I am riding a safe bicycle. Just a little shocked seeing a Colnago recall.
 
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Yes what I read was that at the factory the brake mounting holes were incorrectly...drilled (or whatever) and some mechanic somewhere over torqued the bolt creating a failure, that could maybe possibly remotely fail again under similar unlikely conditions, so they recalled they affected forks (only a small batch).
 
#13 ·
Sad part is this is a very expensive frame from where I sit, and I wonder how fast the recall will be handled, and if new frames are provided for free. Who eats the change for ther changing out of componants frame to frame.
 
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