Zipp recalls 18,530 quick

Titanium and steel QRs sold between March 2015 and December 2015 on variety of Zipp wheels

By Ben Delaney

Published: March 16, 2016 at 9:17 pm

SRAM is recalling some 18,530 quick-release skewers that came on Zipp wheels sold between March 2015 and December 2015. There is no code on the affected quick releases, however they can be identified by their shape and the absence of a printed mark on the back center of the lever. In related news, SRAM is recalling Zipp 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8 hubs.

The quick releases, both titanium and steel, are being recalled because they can fail to engage when in the closed position. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries, Zipp says.

Zipp will replace affected quick releases with those that have either a date code or a "C" printed on the back of the lever. Quick releases that already have one of these markings are not affected.

If you have a set of affected quick releases, stop using them immediately and contact SRAM or a local bike shop for a free replacement.

In the United States, consumers can call SRAM at 1-800-346-2928.

For the hubs, SRAM is recalling 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8 alloy front hubs.The hub flanges could fail and could cause a crash.

In February 2015, SRAM recalled the original Zipp 88 alloy hubs that were sold between October 2008 and December 2010.

There is no UPC code or serial number on the front hubs. However, the affected ZIPP 88v6, 88v7 and 88v8 aluminum front hubs are identifiable by the presence of a separable flange ring. The geometry of all three affected models is the same. The models were offered in a variety of colors, including black, silver, and falcon grey. The 88v9 hubs are not affected.

Zipp 88 hubs with a flange ring, such as those two above at left, are affected by the expanded recall. Those without, such as the one at right, are not

Contributor

Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.

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