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New CroMoto S.U.L Steel Stems

Monday April 26th, 2010 | 25 Comments | Gnat

Today we proudly re introduce our Salsa CroMoto S.U.L. threadless mountain and road stems.   Here are the details. 

- MSRP = $60

- 1 1/8th inch threadless (28.6mm)

- 26.0 bar clamp available in 60, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120mm lengths in both 90 degree & 105 degree

- 25.4 bar clamp available in 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120mm lenghts in both 90 degree & 100 degree

- All sizes called out above are in stock and already selling at QBP!

Note:  CroMoto S.U.L. quill stems are not in stock yet and still a month or two away

As you can see from the picture the new stems are visually identical to classic CroMoto S.U.L. threadless stems.    So, what is new about the stem?   

The biggest change is something you can't see.   We’ve come up with a 2-step heat-treat process to increase strength and fatigue resistance.    The end result is our strongest and most fatigue resistant CroMoto stem ever.   Considering we've been building this stem in some form for over 20 years, that is a strong statement and testament to the new stem.

How do you tell the difference between the new and old?    Good question.  

 

There is a hashmark on the inside of the stem bar clamp.  It is on the welded portion of the bar clamp, not the removable face plate.   

Since we are talking about he CroMoto stems, we need to recap and point out a few things.  

1)  If you have a CroMoto stem purchased after November 7th, 2007, please click here to go the CroMoto Stem Safety Recall Website to see if you have a stem included in the recall.    Note:  If you just purchased a stem after this date and it has the hashmark shown above, it IS NOT included in the CroMoto Stem Safety Recall.   The markings for new stems will be added to this website shortly.  

2)  If you have a Salsa complete bicycle with a painted to match Salsa CroMoto stem, the painted to match stem is included in the recall.    Please go the recall website and follow the procedures to get a credit or new stem.   Since we are unable to supply a painted to match stem as a replacement, many customers have asked for the paint codes so they can get the stem painted on their own.  Here is that information.   

- Copper Brown Ala Carte = YS9226

- Casseroll Ginger Beer = YS951   

- Casseroll Mustard = YS132C with a pearlized clear coat

- El Mariachi Red = YS9018

- La Cruz Orange = This was a custom color based of PMS 151 with a pearlized clear coat.  I'm sorry we do not have a stock YS paint color

Again, thanks to all of you for your patience and assistance during the last 15 months.   We are proud of the new stem and really happy to have it back in our product line for the years to come.    

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Salsa CroMoto SUL Stem Recall

Thursday February 26th, 2009 | 0 Comments | Kris

News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207

For Immediate Release Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 774-6208
February 25, 2009 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Release # 09-FOR CLEARANCE CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Salsa Bicycles Recalls Bicycles; Handlebar Stems Can Break Causing Rider To Fall

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of product: Handlebar Stems Used on Salsa Bicycles

Units: About 8600

Importer: Salsa Bicycles, a subsidiary of Quality Bicycle Products, of Bloomington, Minn.

Hazard: The handlebar stems can crack or break, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Incidents/Injuries: Salsa Bicycles has received three reports of handlebar stems breaking. One incident resulted in a rider suffering a broken wrist.

Description: This recall involves all CroMoto S.U.L. stems sold as individual aftermarket units and on these models of complete Salsa bicycles: Ala Carte, El Mariachi, Casseroll Triple, Casseroll Single and La Cruz. The aftermarket stems are black and have the word Salsa painted on the extension. The complete bike stems are painted to match the bike model color and have the word Salsa painted on the extension. The recalled stems range from 75 through 105-degree rise and extension length from 90 to 120mm. Please visit the firm's web site at www.salsacromotostem.com for a complete list of model numbers and names included in this recall.

Sold by: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2007 through December 2008 for between $880 and $1870 for complete bikes. The aftermarket stems were sold at specialty bicycle retailers nationwide and via web sites from March 2008 through December 2008 for between $60 and $65.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Salsa Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and replacement stem.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Salsa Bicycles toll-free at (877) 774-6208 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.salsacromotostem.com.

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