Cracked system six frame
billysewartcrf
Posts: 196
Ive just been looking over my system six road bike today and noticed theres a small crack on the top tube. I have Owend the bike for 18months it's a liquigas system six 105 . the crack is on the top tube on the side, about 10" the the fork tube, I cant under stand how it has happend as this is not a stress point? I've been looking and can't find my recipt (I must of lost it in between as I have moved house). I'm just wondering were do I stand? Will the bike be ok to ride?
Thanks billy
Thanks billy
Specialized Tarmac - Team bike
Kinesis Grand Fondo Ti - Year round training bike
Kinesis Pro 6 - CX bike
Orbea Alma 29er - MTB
Trek madone 5.2- Sold
Ragley Marley Mtb- Sold
http://www.team-chronomaster.com
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.co.uk
Kinesis Grand Fondo Ti - Year round training bike
Kinesis Pro 6 - CX bike
Orbea Alma 29er - MTB
Trek madone 5.2- Sold
Ragley Marley Mtb- Sold
http://www.team-chronomaster.com
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.co.uk
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Yes, it's a stressed part (under a significant compresive load- it stops the bike collapsing in the middle). As for the cause, it's difficult to say.
Personaly, I wouldn't ride it until there's been a proper assesment made, just in case the tube integrity has been compromised.
Give the shop that sold it a ring and they should have a record of the sale. That should be sufficient for a warrenty investigation/ claim.
Given 'dales usual response to frame issues you shouldn't be in for a hard time.How would I write my own epitaph? With a crayon - I'm not allowed anything I can sharpen to a sustainable point.
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Has the handlebar swung around and hit the top tube? That's one of the first things a warranty inspector would look for.0
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Is it a proper crack, or a feint one just running through the lacquer/paint?0
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Berk Bonebonce wrote:Is it a proper crack, or a feint one just running through the lacquer/paint?
I'll try get some pic's upSpecialized Tarmac - Team bike
Kinesis Grand Fondo Ti - Year round training bike
Kinesis Pro 6 - CX bike
Orbea Alma 29er - MTB
Trek madone 5.2- Sold
Ragley Marley Mtb- Sold
http://www.team-chronomaster.com
http://www.leisurelakesbikes.co.uk0