Suntour Forks Recall now affects some e-bikes

[flecc]

You can read about it on this BikeEurope link
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[RobF]

Someone, somewhere, will have bolted a BPM motor into one of these.

Hope his affairs are in order.

 

[Cyclezee]

and http://www.stromerbike.com/en/int/about-stromer/media/fork-recall

 

[Kudoscycles]

Just checked with our supplier,our 29ers (rear BPM motor)use Suntour XCT forks but from a batch after the problem was discovered so we are not affected....the feedback I am getting is the problem is XCT from 2011 to early 2013....the info is a bit sketchy but I understand that a spacer tube is required to fix.
As Rob has mentioned if you have bolted a strong motor into Suntour XCT forks maybe you should check with your supplier.
KudosDave

 

[Deleted member 4366]

The way I read it, it's a known problem that ebike converters have identified and learnt to deal with. My understanding is that the axle moves down in the drop-out so that there's sideways pressure is on the lawyers lips, which forces the drop-out apart until the front breaks off. It's no problem if you have properly fitted washers and nuts/skewers tightened properly.

For conversions and OEM bikes with front motors, there's no problem unless the first washer or nut doesn't fit completely within the dimple. When you convert, that normally brings the problem, so you have to deepen the drop-out, use eccentric washers or C-washers. Nothing to worry about, but be careful when fitting your front wheel to make sure that nothing touches the lawyers lips.