crack by bottom bracket

bolts100

Hi

I decided to make the most of the nice weather today and clean my bike. Whilst doing so I noticed a new circular crack by the bottom bracket. It appears just to be the paint that has cracked but should I be worried about this?




Thanks
Steve

Monty Dog

Definitely take it back to the shop - looks like the alloy BB insert is moving in the frame which is why the paint has cracked. If you bought it new, could be a warranty issue.

majormantra

+1. What's the bike, out of curiosity?

marcusjb

Another 100% take that back - the BB tube insert is clearly making a bid for freedom.

bolts100

Thanks guys I'll take it back to the shop tomorrow. Was bought new so hopefully not a problem.

It's a 2012 specialized Roubaix. I've had experience with specialized before with a warranty and my experience was good so fingers crossed they'll sort this one for me.

Thanks
Steve

wishitwasallflat

Spesh are great with their warranty - if you are the original owner take the bike and the receipt back to the place you bought it.

bianchimoon

And keep us informed as to result please

Monty Dog

With it being a Specialized and you being the original owner, you should have few worries - one of the better brands at standing behind their product.

bolts100

Hi Guys

After a couple of weeks of going backward and forward with Evans Cycles and Specialized I finally picked up a brand new, upgraded frame today

In all it was a good experience from both Evans Cycles and Spesh.

Bolts

Semantik

Great to hear the update on this. The right result in the end.