Subject: Re: Fork Failure - liability issues? Posted by: Al on December 10, 2005 at 08:36:02: In Reply to: Re: Fork Failure posted by Robert on December 07, 2005 at 15:31:15:

Message: >>I was severly injured recently during a training ride when the fork on my bike completely snapped without warning or impact. Does anyone have any information on this type of failure? It was a aluminum frame and carbon fork. Thanks >There are always recall notices on bicycle components. Check to make sure your fork wasn't recalled. As a rule I stick to carbon forks with a life time warranty. I avoid anything that has a one year warranty or is a no name brand import. What brand fork was it?!? Did the fork have a carbon steerer or an aluminum steerer? Was the headset properly installed? Did you OR a shop do the installation? Undoubtedly, there may be liability issues which would be either mitigated or aggravated by the level of YOUR involvement in the installation and maintenance.