Cannondale recalls 23,000 mountain bikes for OPI stem

Stems on Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and Trigger models can fail

Cannondale is recalling 2011-2015 mountain bikes equipped with OPI stems

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Josh Patterson

Published: September 3, 2015 at 9:00 pm
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Cannondale

Cannondale is recalling more than 23,000 mountain bikes equipped with integrated OPI stem/steerers. A notice posted on Cannondale’s website stated that testing demonstrated that the nature of the connection between the base of the OPI stem and the top of the steerer tube results in a reduced fatigue life. Although there have been no reports of injuries, the risk of failure necessitated a recall.

This sweeping recall applies to model year 2011 through 2015 Flash, FSi , F-4, F-5, F-29, Lexi, RZ, Scalpel and Trigger models. These mountain bikes were sold in the US and Canada between July 2010 and July 2015.

Testing has revealed that this integrated stem/steerer tube interface as a reduced fatigue life :

If you have one of these affected models you should stop riding it immediately and take the bike to your nearest authorized Cannondale dealer for repair. Dealers will install a locking reinforcement wedge assembly inside the OPI stem and replace the clamp bolts.

For more information visit: http://www.cannondale.com/nam_en/manual_recalls

Josh Patterson

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Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
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