Open Cycle AG recalled Open Cycle-branded bicycles, models U.P. Ekar, Upper Ekar, Wide Ekar, Mind Ekar, and all Open Cycle framesets using a Campagnolo hydraulic rear disc brake. The rear brake could fail, posing a crash hazard.
The recalled bikes were sold in matte black, blue, gray, orange, or custom color.
The “Open” logo appears on the top of the downtube, and the model name is on the top of the top tube, near the seat tube.
Consumers were advised to immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and contact their local bike dealer to schedule a free repair kit installation, which includes a hydraulic brake hose/line and a new frame insert for the rear brake hose and rear shift cable.
The bikes were sold at independent bike stores nationwide and online at opencycle.com from November 2021 through February 2023 for between $5,000 and $8,300.
