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Doug in Michigan

How did they contact you. I have several octalink ergomos out there and I would like to get more info. Did they say anything else about the recall

it reports a failure in some spindles. Potential manufacturing defect. FAILURE OF THE BOTTOM BRACKET SPINDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. That's taken right out of the letter! Dang...

It goes on to say that the bottom cartridge should be removed and sent in to their US address. It will be sent on to Germany for inspection and possible replacement. 3-5 week turn around.

Yippee..........

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Doug in Michigan

I share your pain. Randy at Ergomo must be swamped by this issue. I just heard that my Ergomo is also being recalled and, like you, I'm looking for a new BB for the next month.

Rob

We sensed it was an interesting product but recognized it wasn't ready for "prime time" yet and may not be for a little while. Great concept though.

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Tom Demerly
The Tri Shop.com

at least it shows that it is a very responsible company.

I also have several of these out there, but my conversations with Randy have mollified my concerns about imminent death--the guy that broke the spindle was doing 1200 watt "jumps" up a steep wall. I spin up slowly and ride steady watts virtually all the time, so my odds of actually breaking the spindle are probably similar to my odds of standing on the podium in Kona--it aint gonna happen.

I'm still sorry to lose the capability for an extended period in the height of race season, but sh*t happens.

If anyone needs a copy of the letter sent out by Ergomo USA, drop me a note and I'll fax it to you.

wainwrightwj@29palms.usmc.mil