Information on the April 2015 Trek Safety Recall: There is only one recall, and the recall only affects Trek bikes with disc brakes. To do this, hold both ends of the quick release and turn one counterclockwise to unscrew it (photo) until there's enough clearance for the wheel to drop out of or fit into the fork (note that this adjustment is unnecessary on most rear wheels because retention tabs aren't used). If it reads "open," the wheel can come off!! variableWidth: true It looks something like this: Right about 2010, as disc brakes and suspension proliferated in mountain bikes, the thru axle started to replace the old skewer. Orders that include special-order orbackordered items may be subject to shipping delays depending on product availability. var bikeDateRun = 0; window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_ELEMENTS.push({ hoverImage: '', uuid: 's-e658d5cd-73d7-4093-8754-ca7485ce1490' })
, Last week we discussed the differences between. Wheels ejecting from the fork during heavy braking. The exception to this rule is if it is a very entry level bike that is cutting cost think a $200 Huffy. The Robert Axle Project makes it easier to find 12mm thru axle adapters for your needs, http://www.bobgear.com/bike-trailers/bob-nutz. if($(".delivery-cost:contains('FREE')").length > 0){ Aluminum quick-release levers usually press against bushings as you close the lever. Subscribe and receive a 15% off one-full priced item on your next order. Try 3 issues of Cycling Plus magazine for just 5! Very few considering the safety issues mentioned above. } If it opens with only a little effort, it's not tight enough. Please try again in a few hours.
To reinstall the springs, make sure that the narrow ends point inward (. All bikes are built, tested, tuned, and ready to ride upon shipment. Already have an account with us? Get a Syncros iS Coupe bottle cage when you subscribe. This was done specifically to prevent the quick release skewer from interfering with the brake rotor and to eliminate the chance of a customer burning or cutting their hand on a brake rotor (they do get pretty hot after a period of hard braking!). $(".breadcrumb").hide(); Additionally, there are growing safety concerns when using quick release skewers with disc brake bikes. YES. Only up to three bikes can be compared at once. //KioskCode }); } $("body > main > div > div.grey-block.order-details > div > div > span:nth-child(4)").remove(); If you have disc brakes you will most likely have thru axle skewers. } If there's a nut or screw holding the lever (look beneath the cap), snug it with a wrench or screwdriver to make sure it's tight. I have a skewer on my Framed Minnesota fat bike, not the new 12mm axle type.
We are not aware of anyone offering a traditional 5mm skewer for 170 or 190 fatbikes. }); Rim brake bikes do not have a thru axle option so this is also a limiting factor. [CDATA[ Used this way the lever and wheel can loosen as you ride leading to catastrophe. They're only there to provide spring pressure to maintain some clearance between the ends of the quick release and the axle locknuts to make it easier to slide the wheel into the frame. There is no problem with the recalled skewers when theyre properly installed. The part may or may not be branded and appears in various colours and finishes. $(".seatPostElement").on("mouseover", function(){ Trek has received reports of three incidents, one resulting in quadriplegia and two with lesser injuries, according to the CPSC. } $(".container-account").before(""); dots: false, If this happens, the front wheel could separate or come to a sudden stop and the rider could lose control of the bicycle. If you close the lever in such a way that it aligns with the fork (see animation) and stays, you'll have something to grip while squeezing the lever. Thank you for signing up for email specials! On all of our disc brake equipped bike for the past number of years, we have installed the front quick release skewer backwards, so that the handle is on the right hand (chain) side of the bike and not on the traditional left hand side. } { Would you like to receive offers, updates and events from BikeRadar and its publisher Our Media Ltd (an Immediate Group Company)? }); The adjustment is correct when you can fully close the lever but with some effort (the lever should leave its impression in the palm of your hand). setTimeout(function(){ A word of caution: In the early life of thru axles, some bike manufacturers went with a 10mm thru-axle. Trek Mount Pleasant Facebook Trek Mount Pleasant Twitter Trek Mount Pleasant Instagram, 2022 Trek Bicycle Store of Mount Pleasant | All Rights Reserved | Accessibility Statement | Your Privacy. You can see that during a race, this was an arduous process. Please refer to the detailed recall information document here: http://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/recalls/20150421/15TK_QRRecall_WebNotice_USEN.pdf, Policies Privacy Accessibility, 2022Bloomfield Bicycle & Repair Shop. Fork dropouts have holes so wheel detachment from the fork is not possible like it is with the U-notch design of a quick release fork dropout. Forks breaking due to fork stress from repeated braking over time. Depending on your location, you can expect to receive your bike 3-5 business days after the build is complete.