Trek handlebar recall

[Cycleops]

Trek has issued a notice for the recall of various models using Aeolus VR-C carbon handlebar/stem saying owners should stop using them immediately:​

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...-equipped-with-the-aeolus-rsl-vr-c-handlebars

 

[DRM]

Trek has issued a notice for the recall of various models using Aeolus VR-C carbon handlebar/stem saying owners should stop using them immediately:​

https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/...-equipped-with-the-aeolus-rsl-vr-c-handlebars

Yikes that’s not good, I wonder if any have cracked or even failed totally

 

[Cycleops]

Give me good old aluminium bars any day.

 

[Beebo]

“ the Trek Emonda SLR bikes and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VC-R handlebars/stems, Trek will provide an individual handlebar and stem until an updated handlebar/stem combo is available.”

they are basically saying that a separate stem and handle bar is a more sensible option for a amateur cyclist.

 

[Cycleops]

they are basically saying that a separate stem and handle bar is a more sensible option for a amateur cyclist.

Me, an Emonda rider an amateur? No way.