In an effort to expedite the recall effort of their hydraulic road disc brakes, SRAM will provide a free exchange and installation service at the US Cyclocross Nationals event in Boulder, CO.
Amateur athletes whose bikes are equipped with hydraulic disc brakes can bring their bikes to the SRAM tech truck for the free replacement service onsite starting at 8:00am, Tuesday, Jan. 7, through Saturday. Transitionary Avid mechanical disc brake systems will be installed free of charge. All riders can refer to SRAM’s recall site for further details:http://sramroadhydraulicbrakerecall.com/category/updates/
“The recall has especially impacted the US cyclocross community in advance of Nationals. Our race tech staff will work to be sure that any affected athletes bikes are race ready,” stated SRAM’s Global Marketing Director, David Zimberoff.
All riders will be serviced but those racing cross nationals will be prioritized. Athletes can register themselves for the recall onsite and the exchange service is expected to be same day. SRAM will have extra staff onsite to answer questions and assist riders. SRAM road hydraulic rim brake exchange will also be available.
SRAM also remains focused on the replacement plan for all consumers globally. Please be sure you have registered on the recall site to receive the email updates.
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