Cracked Carbon: Trek Will Recall Time-Trial Emonda SLR, Speed Concept SLR Road Bikes
Documents claim Trek’s 2021/2022 Emonda SLR and 2022 Speed Concept SLR bikes, and aftermarket carbon handlebar/stems, can potentially crack.
Trek will reportedly recall every existing 2021 and 2022 Emonda SLR and 2022 Speed Concept SLR bike, according to a document obtained by Bike Radar. The recall results from concerns that the various carbon components could fracture if overloaded.
Affected parts include the base bar on the Speed Concept SLR aero bike and the Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C integrated cockpit on the high-end Emonda SLR road bike, according to a PDF Bike Radar published.
Notably, Trek also made the integrated cockpit available as an aftermarket option in the lineup from model years 2020-2022.
The PDF claims serious accidents could occur if the base bar or handlebar breaks and advised, “Do not ride a bicycle equipped with the affected base bar or handlebar/stem” until a Trek retailer can replace it.
Trek did previously issue a recall for this defect on June 7 for customers in Australia. But, according to Bike Radar, the Wisconsin-based bike maker will issue a notice to customers around the globe “imminently.”
Affected models reportedly include:
- All model year 2022 Speed Concept SLR bicycles, including Project One and stock bicycles in any colorway
- All model year 2021 and 2022 Emonda SLR bicycles, including Project One and stock bicycles in any colorway
- Aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebars/stems
If you’re not sure whether your bike falls under the recall, Trek’s advice is to take it to a Trek retailer for a free inspection.
Recall Details
If the recall does apply to your bike, Trek will reportedly offer the following:
- For Speed Concept SLR bicycles: Trek will provide you with a replacement base bar, new bar tape, and installation.
- For Emonda SLR bicycles and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VC-R handlebars/stems: Trek will conduct a two-step remedy. To keep you riding, Trek will provide you with an individual handlebar and stem until an updated handlebar/stem combo is available and new bar tape. Your retailer will notify you when the updated handlebar/stem combo is available for installation. After that, the individual handlebar and stem are yours to keep.
Trek offers customers in Australia an AU$150 in-store credit they can put toward any Trek or Bontrager merchandise. As of this writing, it remained unclear whether the company will offer a similar incentive to customers in other countries.
For questions or more information, contact Trek Customer Service.
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