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As author of that initial post, r.e. design flaw, I would concur with Clamps. It is not a design flaw but rather a failed rear suspension strut about which there have been at least 3 posted incidents and thus not rare.

Failure of the Suntour rear shock is obviously not an isolated issue. This begs the question of whether Riese & Mueller have changed their equipment specs for more recent builds.

One more piece of evidence that it's the rear shock, and I think this is diagnostic. I found this picture of my bike on delivery. Rear rack to fender clearance is "normal" and unlike what I have now (see picture above). Thanks again for all the input.

Clamps, I suspect you are right. The timing of the difficulties are in synch with what you experienced. Furthermore, I am unable to "lock out" the rear shock, strongly suggesting that it can't hold pressure. BTW, I only recently put the 150 psi in try to lift the suspended portion of the frame...

Homage after 2 years: I believe there is a design flaw in the dual battery, 49 inch Homage which I purchased in September of 2021. The clearance between the rear rack and the rear fender is minimal, specifically 0.75 inches (19 mm) unloaded (no rider, no load on the rear rack) and with 150 (!)...

This may be too late. I would avoid the 49cm Homage because of a design flaw. It turns out there is minimal clearance between the rear fender and the rear rack. Depending on your weight, the rear rack load, and rear suspension setting, the rack will contact the fender. This can occur with a fair...