Crack in new BMC RoadRacer 2009

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  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    The cracks back, this time on the other side. bikes back with evans again.
    LOL road riding.
  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    :roll: Nightmare mate, hopefuly will be sorted quickly now.
    winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
    Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    Evans have been pretty good about it, waiting to hear back from them on Monday. I've suggested a few options in a email to the MD.
    I think it's time for another frame type really.
    LOL road riding.
  • stronginthesun
    stronginthesun Posts: 433
    best option is a refund ?
  • STEFANOS4784
    STEFANOS4784 Posts: 4,109
    Or free upgrade 8)
    winter beast: http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff016.jpg
    Summer beast; http://i497.photobucket.com/albums/rr34 ... uff015.jpg
  • J55TTC
    J55TTC Posts: 224
    Oh poo!

    Mines at evans being serviced as I type, will be very interested to see when I get it back ........
  • J55TTC
    J55TTC Posts: 224
    Just found this too:
    http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showth ... ost2697844
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    Got a result, just waiting for the detail tomorrow.

    Got to say, Evans MK (the person i've been dealing with) have been A1 at keeping me updated.
    LOL road riding.
  • ADIHEAD
    ADIHEAD Posts: 575
    This is good enough reason not to buy a BMC me thinks :roll:
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    luckily you saw my topic before buying one tonight.
    LOL road riding.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    I'm still a bit confused - are these cracks in the surface of the paint, or cracks in the structure of the frame itself...??
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    BMC say it's just the paint.

    My concern is it's at a bonded junction on the frame so in a years time who knows what might happen.
    LOL road riding.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    Doombrain wrote:
    BMC say it's just the paint.

    My concern is it's at a bonded junction on the frame so in a years time who knows what might happen.

    indeed - the paint might crack some more...
  • godihatehills
    godihatehills Posts: 237
    ADIHEAD wrote:
    This is good enough reason not to buy a BMC me thinks :roll:

    Ive had two BMCs, a road racer SLO1 from 2008 and a race master SLX
    both have had fantastic finishes, great fit and ride and no probs with the QC side of things so I wouldnt take this as a reason NOT to buy, all manufacturers have issues from time to time and a cosmetic flaw, while not great is not as bad as some Ive seen.
    God I think Cervelos are renowned for having far more imperfections.
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    To back this up, BMC have quickly resolved my issues by warranty without any friction. If anything this topic highlights BMC as a wise investment.

    Nice blanket statement ADIHEAD, makes you look well smart innit.
    LOL road riding.
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    Complain to Wiggle !!!

    Did I get in there first with that one :lol::lol::lol:
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    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    KK, Evans/BMC have offered an upgrade to the SLX01 frame. I'm going for it.
    LOL road riding.
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    It's still away. Getting a little pissed off now.
    LOL road riding.
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Doombrain wrote:
    KK, Evans/BMC have offered an upgrade to the SLX01 frame. I'm going for it.
    Whoo neat. Welcome to my world. You're getting a decent frame there. Enjoy.
  • Doombrain
    Doombrain Posts: 360
    if i ever get a bike back. called for an update today. no one knows anything, can't tell me anything. promised a call back, didn't happen.

    i've had enough, it's been almost three weeks the second time around. i've complained to trading standards and their MD.
    LOL road riding.
  • godihatehills
    godihatehills Posts: 237
    Ive got the SLX01 from last year and its a graet frame- sounds like the issues youre having now are with Evans more than anything else - is that who you cpomplained to?

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