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.
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.
The market demands lighter and more aero-bikes. I have no doubt Colnago will address the immediate problem, but something has to give when the frame weights 200 grams less than a C-line frame and pushes the edge with integrated components.
Did you guys read about the recall or just assume the problem was because the frames are so light? It has to do with brake mounting hole depth, not really sure how 200 grams weight savings over C series frames has any relation to this.
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).
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.
This only impacts a fraction of 434 bikes that were sold. There will be an inspection and if necessry the fork will be replaced. Colnago will not risk its reputation and is already working with consumer bureaus in both the U.S. and Canada.
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