Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, CA is recalling about 1,000 high-end road bikes because their rear wheel can loosen from the dropout and cause fractures in the rear triangle.
The recall included the Specialized Venge Pro Via pictured here.
The recall involves 2016 Specialized S-Works Venge Vias and Venge Pro Vias road bicycles. They were sold in black, white, red and black, white and black and green and blue color combinations. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.
The firm has received seven reports of fractures in the bicycle’s rear triangle, including one report of a rider suffering a minor injury.
Specialized is instructing consumers to immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized retailer for free installation of a new rear derailleur hanger and a safety inspection.
The bikes were sold at authorized Specialized retailers from July 2015 through September 2016 for between $6,200 and $12,900.
