It is highly possible that the minor cracks and the bolts snapping in the frame can be caused by the user over tightening the bolts to secure the carbon seat post in the frame. It has been identified that model year (MY)14 to MY18 Avanti carbon fibre road bike Corsa SL models have the potential for the seat clamp bolts to break, or for the frame to develop minor hairline cracks during use, where the seat clamp bolts enter the frame. The affected bicycles were available for retail sale from 1 July 2014. The following bicycles in the Avanti Carbon road range are various model year Corsa SL, Corsa ER, and Giro C outlined in the table below. Please note the following details regarding an Australia wide product recall from Sheppard Cycles Australia. This recall has been undertaken to ensure the safety of our customers as an ongoing commitment to maintain the highest possible standards of safety and product enjoyment at all times.įor all enquiries, please contact Sheppard Cycles New Zealand on 0800 999 499 READ MORE Important Notice for Australia Stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the retailer that you purchased the bicycle from to arrange for a replacement seat post clamp kit to be re-fitted. There is a low risk or possibility for the seat post to slide downwards inside the frame whilst riding the bicycle, which may cause the rider to lose balance and injure themselves and others. It has been identified that MY16 to MY18 Avanti Corsa ER and MY17 to MY18 Giro C road bicycles may have the potential for the seat clamp bolts to break during use (possibly due to overtightening).
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It has been identified that model year (MY)14 to MY18 Avanti carbon fibre road bike Corsa SL models have the potential for the seat clamp bolts to break, or for the frame to develop minor hairline cracks in the frame over time (possibly due to overtightening) where the seat clamp bolts enter the frame.Īs a result of the bolts snapping and / or the frame developing a minor crack over time, there is a risk or possibility for the seat post to slide downwards inside the frame whilst riding the bicycle, which may cause the rider to lose balance and injure themselves and others. The affected bicycles were available for retail sale from 1 July 2014, both online and through independent bicycles dealers. You can check the bottom bracket, at the bottom of the bike where the crank set is, for the details of the serial number.
The recall affects the following Corsa SL, Corsa ER, and Giro C models. Thanks New Zealand, Break Free! READ MORE Important Notice for New ZealandĪ New Zealand wide product recall has been issued by Sheppard Cycles New Zealand for the recall of various models of the Avanti Carbon road range of bicycles. Having Kiwi’s support and trust Avanti drives us to continue creating high quality bikes for the whole family.
We take pride in the fact that Kiwis can confidently ride and recommend Avanti bikes, knowing the brand is the most trusted in the nation. We believe maintaining trust with our consumers is so important, especially when it comes to both product quality and safety. We are very grateful for this award and want to thank all our fellow riders who vote for us, year after year. Avanti has been voted most trusted bicycle brand for the fifth year in a row!Ġ4 November 20: Avanti has been voted New Zealand's most trusted bicycle brand in the 2020 Reader's Digest Annual Trusted Brand Awards! Out of the five years in which the award has been offered in the bicycle category, Avanti has won four times.
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