kuota problems

wiganwarriors

Hi there. Anybody out there experienced component issue problems with the Kuota Kharma. On a personal note mine has been back to the shop on seven different occasions with varying issues from gears slipping due to a bent hanger which eventually broke on straightening, to headset bearings needing replacing, to annoying frame creaks, I appreciate carbon does flex and possibly make unusual sounds but these are more than that. Had the bike two months and the bike is back in the workshop as I speak. In all fairness the shop has been fantastic in trying to resolve these ever increasing problems. I feel the bike was a Friday afternoon assembly and feel as though I warrant a replacement bike or at the very least new parts. Anybody got any opinions. I am a patient man but I am coming to the end of my tether. Apologies for the drawn out rant.

dnwhite88

Got mine the end of Jan, racked up the miles since then and had no problems, sounds like you've been really unlucky. Where did you get it from?

wiganwarriors

Hi. bought the bike from Bespoke in Derby. My friend and I purchased two identical kitted out bikes, his has been flawless. minus a little expected cable stretch, mine the complete opposite. Glad yours is performing well. What is your overall opinion on the Kuota. As I said the shop have been great cannot fault there resolve to sort the issues out. Not blessed with luck it has to be said.

dnwhite88

Love it, especially how you can custom the build. When the time comes to drop some serious money on a new bike (which is bound to happen eventually!) I'd certainly consider the KOM among other brands. If this latest trip to the shop doesn't solve your problems I would ask for a full service at their expense because the fault must lie with them, you're well within warranty.

Let me know how you get on with this

DaveL

Mine has been flawless for 2 years and 7000+ miles

Damn that's done it

Dave

wiganwarriors

Will do dnwhite88. I believe Andy at Bespoke will be stripping it down to the bare bones replacing the bearings where bearings are required. My cycling buddy who's previous bike was a allu spec is bowled over by the power output from the carbon BB30. Looking forward to a trouble free bike on it's return. So another satisfied customer in DaveL ?

DaveL

Yes I love the bike, upgraded the wheels to Fulcrum Quattros, although a bit harsh over bumpy roads, I can live with that as they look sh*t hot
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Dave

wiganwarriors

Yeh I found the ride a litte harsh and skittish on our scar filled roads, but the beauty of the bike far outweighs the negatives imo. I upgraded the bars to 3T carbon along with stem to take out a little of the harsh ride, appears to have lessened it rather than eradicate it. Also upgraded the hoops to mavic Krysiums elites. Apart from the above mentioned issues I love the bike.

Dave_P1

A friend of mine has had some issues, mainly around poor quality bearings and cables, but apart from that he's been really happy with it.

hatch87

I got mine about April time and 1.3k miles later and not a problem. The gears slipping and breaking won't be Kuota's fault as they don't make them, but the squeaky frame is. Just sounds like a lot of bad luck, hope it doesn't put you off as I have nothing but love for my Evo Force and will likely stick with the brand if and when I upgrade

Wulz

Three years on my Kebel, not far off 10k and still fine. Only wear was the headset which did about 6k before going a bit stiff. Frame can give a little creak now and then but i put that down to my massive power

It has been a little noisy from the first few months during which time it could quite annoy me. With time i just cared less and its not progressed. The headset getting changed got rid of a few creaks too. Seat post was responsible for some noise initially , which was cured with a touch of grease.

All in all i love it to bits and it still looks bloody great.



Willie