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Warning of fork breakageLapierre launches recall for Aircode and Xelius models

Jens Klötzer

 · 22.01.2025

Warning of fork breakage: Lapierre launches recall for Aircode and Xelius modelsPhoto: Matthias Borchers
Lapierre Xelius SL, model year 2022
French manufacturer Lapierre has launched a recall for the Aircode DRS aero road bike and the Xelius SL3 lightweight model. The bikes were sold from September 2020.

As the French manufacturer announces on its website, the bikes in question are from model years 2021 to 2023 (Aircode DRS) and 2022-2023 (Xelius SL3). Only models equipped with an aluminium stem are affected. Variants with a carbon cockpit are expressly not part of the recall.

The aluminium stem of the Lapierre Xelius SL can cause problemsPhoto: Matthias BorchersThe aluminium stem of the Lapierre Xelius SL can cause problems

Lapierre warns of a possible breakage of the fork due to the installed combination of aluminium stem and reduction sleeve. This could lead to a crack in the steerer tube. Owners of the bikes are asked to stop using the bikes and to contact an authorised dealer of the brand. If the model is affected, the fork will be replaced as soon as possible.

The reduction sleeve of the steerer tube, numbered "3" in the picture, can damage the carbon steerer tubePhoto: LapierreThe reduction sleeve of the steerer tube, numbered "3" in the picture, can damage the carbon steerer tube

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Jens Klötzer

Jens Klötzer is a qualified industrial engineer and TOUR's expert for components of all kinds: brakes, gears, wheels and tyres - Jens puts everything through its paces. He collects historic racing bikes and owns both a modern time trial bike and a titanium gravel touring bike. When travelling, he likes to explore unknown roads in Eastern Europe - on wide but fast tyres.

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