Decathlon America recalls about 1,150 Van Rysel gravel bikes over front wheel lock nut concerns
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WASHINGTON (BRAIN) — Decathlon America is recalling about 1,150 Van Rysel GRVL AF bikes because the front wheel lock nut can loosen over time. No incidents nor injuries have been reported.The recalled models are sword brown CN FR (model number 8911304), apex beige CN FR (8911305), sword pink CN FR (8911308), and GRVL AF GRX black (8929130). They were sold in sizes extra-small, small, medium, large and extra-large. They are designed for gravel riding, road cycling, commuting, and bikepacking.
  • thenextguy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    24 days ago

    Wtf is a front wheel lock nut?

    I have rebuilt and maintained bikes over many years and never encountered such a thing.

    • operationalHazard@lemmy.zipEnglish
      3·
      24 days ago

      Surely the phrase is wrt the old style (pre Thru Axle/QR) where the hub would have threads on it and a nut to ‘lock’ it to the fork. I’m not too familiar with the exact terminology as I’m more familliar with thru axle and quick release