Bummed. Just got email about my 2022 Emonda SLR involved in recall for integrated handlebar stem – which apparently can crack while riding.
Also involves Speed Concept models.
Anyone know of how Trek is going to handle this? For Speed Concept sounds like a replacement is available, but not yet for Emonda. Trek says they will supply temporary handlebars and stem until replacements are manufactured. Vague on timing and what the temporary equipment will even be.
In case you’re interested, here’s a like describing recall:
I think you have answered yourself there. Or am I misunderstanding your question?
WHAT TREK WILL DO FOR OWNERS OF THE RECALLED MODELS If you own an affected product, Trek will provide you—through an authorized Trek retailer—the following: • For Speed Concept SLR bicycles, Trek will provide you with a replacement base bar, new bar tape, and installation. • For Emonda SLR bicycles and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VC-R handlebars/stems, Trek will conduct a two-step remedy: 1 - To keep you riding, Trek will provide you with an individual handlebar and stem until an updated handlebar/stem combo is available and new bar tape. The individual handlebar and stem are yours to keep. 2 - Your retailer will notify you when the updated handlebar/stem combo is available for installation. In addition, when you bring your bicycle to a Trek retailer for repair, Trek will give you a $100 USD in-store credit that can be used toward any Trek or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is good through December 31, 2022 and has no cash value.
Guess question was if anyone had more concrete info about temp replacements and when they’ll come. I’m expecting many months before actual replacement part will be available. Just frustrated. Had bike about 3 months.
LBS said “a few weeks to a month” before they expect to see any temp replacement bars/stem, but that was pure speculation. Temp parts will consist of aluminum handlebars and stem.
Take a look at the mammoth Speed Concept thread. At least for the SC, the replacement bars rolled out this week. I dropped my bike off on Tuesday and got notification late this afternoon that the work was done and the bike was ready to be picked up.
My LBS already replaced the bar/stem combo on my Emonda, it was pretty painless. My LBS is pretty awesome and I didn’t miss any riding time with the swap.