Frame crack?
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- Genesis Croix de Fer
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Hard to say, but it made me go and check my 2016 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc!================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo0 -
How thick is the paint? Can you see whether the crack extends into the carbon (probably not as this is usually only possible where the paint chips, but worth a look with a loupe/magnifying glass).
Having had a couple of steerer tubes crack, carbon can crack along a seam in that kind of thin fissure, similar to your pics.
That is not to say it is a carbon crack but something to keep an eye on.
The problem is, and others may know better, with a painted frame it is very hard to tell unless you take it to a specialist, and even then it is not a 100% guarantee (unless the frame is clearly cracked, which yours isn't).
The tap test with a coin does give an indication, but again it is just an indication.
I would get two bits of tape and wrap one around the seat tube at the top of the crack, and the other at the bottom. If the crack starts to extend beyond the tape (or widen noticeably) then might to time to get it properly checked.0 -
The close up photo does look concerning to me. Is it the original seatpost and has it ever been ridden with it beyond its minimum insertion?
Assuming you bought it new, think I'd be contacting the retailer0 -
Yes original, and no never over extended. Thanks for the comments.Munsford0 said:The close up photo does look concerning to me. Is it the original seatpost and has it ever been ridden with it beyond its minimum insertion?
Assuming you bought it new, think I'd be contacting the retailer- Genesis Croix de Fer
- Dolan Tuono0 -
Only way to check is sand it down or xray it if its out of warranty .0
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It does look like a crack - I'd get it checked out - carbon repair can be very economically viable.[Castle Donington Ladies FC - going up in '22]0
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You can get some cheap USB boroscope/ endoscope type cameras these days. If you haven't got one, it would be worth getting and using that down the seat tube. If the frame is cracked through that should be visible.0
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You could try and run some petrol down the inside of the seat tube and see it leaks through the crack. Petrol will go the smallest of gaps if I’m right with remembering what I was taught 50 plus years ago.0
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Not looking good and firmly out of warranty
If anyone spots any bargains on road frames, 58 - 60cm, for discs and thru axles, please let me know!- Genesis Croix de Fer
- Dolan Tuono0 -
When you say 58-60cm, are you basing that off the very odd geo of the Cubes, that size small compared to many other brands?pangolin said:Not looking good and firmly out of warranty
If anyone spots any bargains on road frames, 58 - 60cm, for discs and thru axles, please let me know!================
2020 Voodoo Marasa
2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
2016 Voodoo Wazoo1 -
The petrol test is a good idea, but as the poster says, on old one. Vapes are a thing now, so maybe puffing a load of that down the seat tube in the dark, then close off the top and see if any smoke comes out of the crack with a torch.
It's a variation of how we trace water leaks on cars these days.0 -
Are you definitely out of the warranty period? The standard is 2 years but Cube seem to offer an additional 6 years on carbon frames made after 2012. Have you gone past the 6 year mark too?0
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Even if out of warranty it might be worth contacting them if you bought new. Can't think of the wording but its something to do with reasonable life expectancy, a bike frame should last a considerable time. If bought used you are probably on your own.0
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58 for most, 60 for cube!N0bodyOfTheGoat said:
When you say 58-60cm, are you basing that off the very odd geo of the Cubes, that size small compared to many other brands?pangolin said:Not looking good and firmly out of warranty
If anyone spots any bargains on road frames, 58 - 60cm, for discs and thru axles, please let me know!- Genesis Croix de Fer
- Dolan Tuono1 -
Hmm, the cube page I read said 3 years for carbon, and the retailer agreed.MidlandsGrimpeur2 said:Are you definitely out of the warranty period? The standard is 2 years but Cube seem to offer an additional 6 years on carbon frames made after 2012. Have you gone past the 6 year mark too?
I'll try cube direct though it's worth a punt.- Genesis Croix de Fer
- Dolan Tuono0 -
Planet X demise likely to result in any suitable frames appearing shortly??0
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If it is a crack, get it repaired! It's a dream (easy) repair for a reputable carbon repair outfit. Depending on where you are, there's a multitude of places. Probs IRO £200 repaired/ painted (don't quote me on that though)
- Target Composites (Cheshire)
- Fibre-Lyte (North East)
- Carbon Reincarnation (Lancs)
0 - Target Composites (Cheshire)
