Scott frames?

hubcap
hubcap Posts: 163
edited October 2009 in Road buying advice
I have been looking at buying a Scott Speedster, possibly a second hand one so a 2007 or later model but reading the net there seems to be quite a few issues with frame cracks. I've read that some of them get a crack at the head tube and others, I think it was the S20 were cracking at the seat stays.

Has anyone experienced this with a Scott bike, I really like them but it's kind of putting me off buying one as I don't want to be worrying about it cracking whilst out for a ride.

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  • sampras38
    sampras38 Posts: 1,917
    I've had a Scott CR1 pro for ages and it's been faultless.

    Sorry, I guess that's not really going to help you.
  • brownbosh
    brownbosh Posts: 602
    I have had a speedster no issues and have owned 3 cr1's no issues bar one. A squeeky frame, scott replaced it without so much as a question on warranty for nothing. Scott are great!
  • tonyingram
    tonyingram Posts: 1
    Was trying to reply but think I went about it not quite correctly!

    I have 18 month old S20 and yes it has a crack - noticed it last weekend when cleaning the bike after a ride. I've traveled a fair few miles on it but, apart from the occassional and obligatory not quite avoiding the great British pothole have never had a crash.

    The crack is in the head tube about 5mm long running up from the bottom race. Bike now back with retailer/Scott and I was told they will probably replace the frame. My main worry is assuming they do will it happen again - head tube opening up on a 40 mph descent not a nice thought

    I would really like to know where you heard about this as I wasn't aware that this was a common fault

    cheers Tony

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