Hoy bikes recall.

[jdtate101]

Not really a good result for Hoy bikes. Last thing a new brand needs is a quality recall issue, but well done Evans for at least offering options.

 

[vickster]

Specialized had a major fork recall on 2011 models iirc, not sure what their dealers offered if immediate replacement wasn't possible. My then new bike was sorted before I collected it

 

[fossyant]

Option 5 get them to fit some nice Easton EC90 forks.

 

[Hip Priest]

I'd go for option one.

You get £200 *and* an excuse to get out of winter training.

 

[srw]

Something tells me this isn't going to be the end of the recall story. I'd expect the forks on a mass-produced bike to be off-the-shelf jobs sourced from somewhere else and painted to order. If Evans are going to to recall a bundle of bikes and offer financial incentives for doing so to protect a brand I suspect other makes will be in the same boat.

 

[Dusty Bin]

Something tells me this isn't going to be the end of the recall story. I'd expect the forks on a mass-produced bike to be off-the-shelf jobs sourced from somewhere else and painted to order. If Evans are going to to recall a bundle of bikes and offer financial incentives for doing so to protect a brand I suspect other makes will be in the same boat.

That's not how it works.

 

[srw]

That's not how it works.

How does it work? On every non-steel bike I've got the forks appear to be off-the-shelf interchangeable items. The seller will pass liability back to the bike manufacturer, who will in turn pass liability back to the component manufacturer.

 

[Dusty Bin]

How does it work? On every non-steel bike I've got the forks appear to be off-the-shelf interchangeable items. The seller will pass liability back to the bike manufacturer, who will in turn pass liability back to the component manufacturer.

Hoy's bikes were designed by Evans and manufactured to their (and Hoy's) spec. The parts may all be mass produced, but the frame & fork are probably unique to Hoy, as opposed to being 'generic pattern' parts. The fork may well be interchangeable with others like it, but that doesn't mean it's an off the shelf design.

 

[oiljam]

I think if it were me, I'd take option 3 and do a straight swap for maybe a Cannondale or a Specialized. I think they'll be more tried and tested, as the Hoy bikes are fresh off the design sheets. Plus it'll be like getting a brand new ride again, Christmas all over again and you'll not be without a bike. Loads to choose from in that bracket at Evans plus loads reduced now. Win win I recon

 

[400bhp]

What exactly is the fault.

Assuming the voucher would be available immediately you should have bought another bike with it for something around the £250 mark.

 

[simon the viking]

What exactly is the fault.

Assuming the voucher would be available immediately you should have bought another bike with it for something around the £250 mark.

I thought that! get yourself a "winter" bike almost free..... but i would have used my old bike, took the 200 quid voucher and got a very nice Garmin

 

[postman]

Is it that they will only turn left?

A mate of mine is going round in circles trying to get his fixed.

 

[jonny c]

I got the same call from Evans this week .Its the second time ive been contacted and was given a £50 voucher in the first instance to take my bike back in for inspection.I told customer service I had lost faith in the product and I ended up parting with £150 to upgrade to a Trek Madone3.5 .Well chuffed.

 

[Leaway2]

Nice colour and at least it's not black or grey

My Secteur is not grey. It is charcoal.

 

[fossyant]

My Secteur is not grey. It is charcoal.

Is that dirty white, or dusty black !