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October 6/00 10:26 am - RockShox Recall, University MTB, Saskatchewan 'Cross, T.O. Trail Problem


Posted by Editor on 10/6/00
 

RockShox Issues Stop Sell Notice on Selected Forks

Colorado Springs, CO - RockShox, Inc. of Colorado Springs, CO, has issued a Stop Sell Notice to its customers for the 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model front suspension bicycle forks that were built with compression rods that can fracture in use resulting in a loss of control and possible serious injury to the user. RockShox Inc. has received reports of 23 failures of the compression rods and 2 reports of minor injuries. Injuries included minor scrapes, abrasions and bruising.

RockShox has notified the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission regarding this issue and is working with the Commission staff to develop an effective corrective action plan as soon as possible. RockShox will be distributing recall notices with details of the corrective action plan and remedy to all customers and consumers as soon as the Commission staff has approved the plan.

RockShox front suspension bicycle forks subject to this notice are the 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro models. The 2001 Jett TT model comes in four colors - black, silver, red and white with RockShox box shaped logos on the front of each leg and RockShox decals with the "Judy TT" model designation running vertically on each leg. The 2001 Judy TT Special model comes in three colors - red, white and black with RockShox box shaped logos on each leg and large "Judy" decals running vertically on each leg. The 2001 Jett model comes in three colors - black, silver and white with RockShox box shaped logos on each leg and RockShox decals with the "Jett" model designator running vertically on each leg. The 2001 Metro model comes in three versions. The Metro SL comes in three colors - black, white and silver with RockShox box shaped logos on each leg and Metro decals with the "SL" version designator running vertically on each leg. The Metro XC comes in two colors - black and silver with RockShox box shaped logos on each leg and Metro decals with the "XC" version designator running vertically on each leg. The Metro C comes in three colors - black, and silver with RockShox box shaped logos on each leg and Metro decals with the "C" version designator running vertically on each leg. Additionally, all RockShox 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model front suspension bicycle forks have serial numbers in two locations - one engraved on the back side of the crown and a second one on a bar-coded sticker attached to the lower legs. These serial numbers will begin with 01 (example: 011F013448) designating the product as a 2001 model. Any RockShox front suspension bicycle fork with a serial number that does not begin with 01 is not affected by this recall.

The RockShox 2001 Judy TT, Judy TT Special, Jett and Metro model front suspension bicycle forks were sold as OEM equipment on various makes and models of bicycles and as aftermarket products primarily through independent bicycle dealers. These front suspension forks were first available in June of 2000 and as aftermarket products sold for approximately $89 - $149 (US) depending on the model.

Consumers should stop riding their bicycles immediately. Consumers who need assistance with determining if their RockShox front suspension fork is affected by this notice should call the RockShox Recall Hotline at 866-888-6192. Consumers may also write RockShox - RockShox Inc., Attn: Recall Task Force, 1610 Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.

This notice affects no RockShox product from previous model years or other 2001 RockShox model year products.


University MTB Article
(courtesy David Wright)

The following mountain bike article just appeared in the "Varsity" which is the University of Toronto's student newspaper.

www.campuslife.utoronto.ca/groups/varsity/sports/attention.html


Saskatchewan Cyclo-cross
(courtesy Denise)

There are 3 races in the series with a fourth race being the Provincials. The Provincials is a qualifying event to send a team to the National Cyclo-Cross Championships in Okotoks, Alberta

Next races:
Oct 15; Oct 22 (provincials)
Nov 4-5 Nationals in Alberta

Race 1 - Diefenbaker Park
A Race (50 min + 1 lap)
1Menno HubregsteSaskatoon57:37
2Shawn BunninSaskatoon57:50
3Kevin WilliamsSaskatoon58:39
4James SpoonerSaskatoon1:02:08
5Newell HedstromSaskatoon1:02:11
6Cory ZetterstromSaskatoon1:04:02
7Dan TomczakSaskatoon58:11+1 lap
8Mike McIntyreRegina58:54+1 lap
9Jeff HehnSaskatoon59:43+1 lap
10Neil ClarkSaskatoon1:00:08+1 lap
11Jimmy OneschukSaskatoon1:00:21+1 lap
12Dean ShawSaskatoon1:01:16+1 lap
13Shannon HoodSaskatoon1:03:14+1 lap
14Carl BunninSaskatoon1:04:34+1 lap
15Sarah RobinsSaskatoon1:05:39+1 lap
16Greg McKeeSaskatoon57:37+2 laps
17Ron GoldenSaskatoon1:02:03+2 laps
18Cheryl BrookeSaskatoon1:02:19+2 laps
19Brent CaronReginaDQ
20Bob HawboldtSaskatoonDNF
B Race (35 min + 1 lap)
1Glen SmithSaskatoon49:30
2Erica MusyjSaskatoon50:39+1 lap
3Bonnie GrattonSaskatoon50:46+1 lap
4Martha GuySaskatoon57:49+1 lap
Race 2 - Diefenbaker Park
A Race (50 min + 1 lap)
1Cory ForrestWaskesiu59:07
2Shawn BunninSaskatoon1:01:16
3Kevin WilliamsSaskatoon1:01:54
4Dan TomczakSaskatoon1:06:26
5Jimmy OneschukSaskatoon59:09+1 lap
6Jeff HehnSaskatoon1:00:50+1 lap
7Dean ShawSaskatoon1:01:14+1 lap
8Scott TaylorSaskatoon1:01:34+1 lap
9Blair ChapmanSaskatoon1:03:48+1 lap
10Newell HedstromSaskatoon1:03:51+1 lap
11Carl BunninSaskatoon1:05:35+1 lap
12Sarah RobinsSaskatoon59:41+2 laps
13Ron GoldenSaskatoon1:01:54+2 laps
14Menno HubregsteSaskatoonDNF
B Race (35 min + 1 lap)
1Mark RussellSaskatoon48:28
2Sarah MorrisSaskatoon51:19
3Trent TargersonSaskatoon53:55
4Sarah WilliamsSaskatoon56:13
5Bonnie GrattonSaskatoon56:28
6Martha GuySaskatoon58:43+1 lap



Potential Problems in Don Valley Trails

Paul Skafel just drop a note to us that a Toronto city councillor named Jane Pitfield is pushing for a road extension called the Redway Road that could affect trails in the Leaside area of the city. Apparently, she is part of a group that hopes to push through the expressway project under 'local road improvements' for her district.

The matter has not been voted on yet, because of the huge garbage fight (if you aren't from Ontario, briefly: Toronto wants to ship its garbage to dump in a mine in northern Ontario, there are a number of groups opposed).

If you want to contact your local councillor on the matter, here is an e-mail list:

councillor_adams@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_altobello@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_ashton@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_augimeri@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_balkissoon@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_berardinetti@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_berger@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_bossons@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_brown@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_bussin@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_cho@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_chong@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_chow@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_davis@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_disero@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_duguid@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_feldman@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_filion@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_flint@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_gardner@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_giansante@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_johnston@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_jones@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_kelly@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_kinahan@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_king@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_korwin-kuczynski@city.toronto.on.ca;
mayor_lastman@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_layton@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_lipreti@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_lindsay_luby@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_mahood@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_mammoliti@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_mihevc@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_mcconnell@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_miller@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_minnan-wong@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_moeser@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_moscoe@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_nunziata@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_o'brien@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_ootes@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_palacio@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_jpantal@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_prue@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_rae@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_saundercook@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_shaw@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_shiner@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_silva@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_sinclair@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_soknacki@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_tzekas@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_valenti@city.toronto.on.ca;
councillor_walker@city.toronto.on.ca
councillor_pitfield@city.toronto.on.ca

 

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