Specialized recalls Future Shock steerer tube collar

Models affected include Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus

Select bikes fitted with Future Shock are being recalled

David Caudery / Immediate Media

Mildred Locke

Published: January 10, 2019 at 12:30 pm
David Caudery / Immediate Media
Specialized

Specialized has announced a voluntary safety recall for many of its bikes fitted with Future Shock.

If you own a Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge or Sirrus from 2017–2019 this may affect you.

According to Specialized, the steerer tube collar on these Future Shock-equipped bikes is at risk of "stress corrosion cracking", which could lead to a sudden loss of steering control.

Here’s a list of the affected models:

All the models affected by the voluntary recall - Specialized

If your bike is one of these, you’re advised to stop riding it and return it your local Specialized dealer for a free replacement collar and torque adjustment, to improve its resistance to stress corrosion cracking.

Specialized has reported this recall to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and will release more details on the matter shortly.

Mildred Locke

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Mildred’s a utilitarian cyclist at heart, determined to do everything on two wheels, whether it’s shopping, commuting or moving house. She’s spent the past three years volunteering as a mechanic and workshop coordinator at the Bristol Bike Project, and now sits on its board of directors. Her expertise in bikes — and what people want out of them — comes from working in real-world bike shops and learning the ins and outs of the industry. At home on slicks and knobblies alike, Mildred’s ideal ride covers long distances through remote countryside, on mixed terrain that offers a bit of crunch. She’s easily won over by steel frames coupled with a 650B/plus-tyre combo, and is currently riding a Surly Bridge Club.
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