I completely agree with getting out of my pants quickly, but this situation isn’t ideal.
Typically, when someone mentions that their pants were torn off, it’s usually a positive experience, and if they also got a lift out of it, then all the more reason to be glad. Nonetheless, if the brand Specialized wherever you find features within that sequence of occurrences, you can be certain they had an unpleasant experience.
Specialized is voluntarily recalling the chain guards from Turbo Como IGH, Turbo Como SL IGH, and Turbo Vado IGH electric bicycles manufactured between 2021 and 2024. These recalls apply specifically to the chain guards of these models: Turbo Como IGH, Turbo Como SL IGH, and Turbo Vado IGH e-bikes. "IGH" denotes "Internal Gear Hub," encompassing all bikes fitted with Enviolo internal gear hubs and belt drives. Shimano gear bikes equipped with hubs featuring both belt and chain drives.
If you own a Specialized bicycle with a rear derailleur, indicating that it does not have a gear hub, then you can rest assured that your bike is unaffected.
The cause of the recall is that loose garments can become caught in the drivetrain, which presents a risk of falls—not exactly how anyone wants their clothes torn off.
Here’s a revised version of your list: The bikes impacted include: COMO SL 4.0, COMO SL 5.0, COMO 3.0 with Internal Gear Hub (IGH), COMO 4.0 with IGH, COMO 5.0 with IGH, VADO 3.0 with IGH, VADO 3.0 Step-Through with IGH, VADO 4.0 with IGH, VADO 4.0 Step-Through with IGH, VADO 5.0 with IGH, VADO 5.0 Step-Through with IGH, VADO S with IGH, and VADO S Step-Through with IGH.
If you confirm that your bike is affected by this recall or you're not sure, you should stop riding and make a service appointment with an authorized Specialized retailer. The retailer will inspect your bike and fit an updated chain guard free of charge.
The revised chain guard could differ based on the area where the retailer operates, yet the procedure remains fairly straightforward and should not consume too much of your time.
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