Specialized Bike Riders; Broken Handlebars or Loose Cable Stops?

By Nate Bjerke

If you are riding a Specialized bike, chances are you are an experienced rider, and you paid lots and lots of money for your bike. The last thing you need is to get tossed when the bike fails you! You need to be aware of the recalls Specialized Bikes has made on some of their handlebars and cable-stops before you harm yourself. If you have already been hurt due to one of these product defects, you need to talk to an attorney that can thoroughly tell you about your rights and claims.

Broken handlebars are the first issue dealing with 2009 Specialized Bike recalls. The following 2009 Specialized Bicycles were recalled: Cross Trail Comp, Myka HT Comp, Myka HT Elite, Rockhopper, Rockhopper Comp and Rockhopper Comp 29. You can find the model number of these handlebars underneath the right hand grip, and it should read ALR-13 NTFOV. Be caution and do not take this as a fool hearted warning. One rider had the handlebars literally break, causing him to crash and suffering horrible head trauma.

The second recall relates to the cable stop. The cable stop on some bikes can loosen. The recall is for the following bikes: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frame set models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles. One rider had the cable stop loosen, lost control and ended up with fractures and surgery.

If you have one of these bikes, stop riding it! Call your dealer and get the parts replaced - Specialized will pick up the tab. If you are reading this too late and have already been hurt, you should talk to an attorney who specializes in product defect liability. They can thoroughly inform you of your rights, and the claims you may be able to make.

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