Is my frame knackered :(
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Is my frame knackered :(
Just cleaned my bike after yesterdays audax and noticed something that I didnt like the look of.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid= ... 7247038582
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid= ... 7247038582
I know its not right but is it safe to ride. It could have been there a long time I dont know, ive only had the bike since january
Thanks
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid= ... 7247038582
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos?pid= ... 7247038582
I know its not right but is it safe to ride. It could have been there a long time I dont know, ive only had the bike since january
Thanks
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says they are in a public folder
try these links
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/c ... directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/1132800608 ... 2514538866
Its on the chainstay, actually looks worse in the pictures
try these links
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/c ... directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/1132800608 ... 2514538866
Its on the chainstay, actually looks worse in the pictures
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It certainly looks like a small hole, you could check I suppose with a small pin or similar. If it is a hole I should imagine it was always there & had just been covered over by the paint so I would suprised if it failed catastrophically on route to bike shop but I guess you could contact bike shop & email them link to photos for their view on safety of riding it.
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Now im baffledmartin mc wrote:It certainly looks like a small hole, you could check I suppose with a small pin or similar. If it is a hole I should imagine it was always there & had just been covered over by the paint so I would suprised if it failed catastrophically on route to bike shop but I guess you could contact bike shop & email them link to photos for their view on safety of riding it.
just had my torch on it and got a pin and it dont go through, so it isnt a hole, however it looks to have stripped back quite a bit. Definitely gone further than just the paint. Im happy to ride it I think but will email red kite tomorrow and see what they say.
Thanks for all your advice, probably find im over reacting but I got rides planned this week
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If it's a steel chain stay I'd be amazed if it was a hole. It looks to me like a stone or whatever has taken a chunk out of the paintwork. If it is a hole then I agree with Martin that it's probably always been there.
If it's a carbon section of the frame that may be a different matter all together. Try to squeeze the area in question with your fingers if it moves there's a problem.
Take it back to Red Kite and they should deal with entire process of warranty etc.
I'd be very surprised if a respected builder such as Condor don't provide a good service.
If it's a carbon section of the frame that may be a different matter all together. Try to squeeze the area in question with your fingers if it moves there's a problem.
Take it back to Red Kite and they should deal with entire process of warranty etc.
I'd be very surprised if a respected builder such as Condor don't provide a good service.
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cheers NicPedlo Mudguardo wrote:If it's a steel chain stay I'd be amazed if it was a hole. It looks to me like a stone or whatever has taken a chunk out of the paintwork. If it is a hole then I agree with Martin that it's probably always been there.
If it's a carbon section of the frame that may be a different matter all together. Try to squeeze the area in question with your fingers if it moves there's a problem.
Take it back to Red Kite and they should deal with entire process of warranty etc.
I'd be very surprised if a respected builder such as Condor don't provide a good service.
It's on a steel part so thinking now it should be fine, doesnt appear to be any movement which is good.
Feel a lot better now, wanted to try the training ride on Wednesday from Red Lion, will take the bike to red kite on Friday after work. Im sure Condor will be very good if anything is wrong
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Pretty much what they said at red kite.Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:If it's a steel chain stay I'd be amazed if it was a hole. It looks to me like a stone or whatever has taken a chunk out of the paintwork. If it is a hole then I agree with Martin that it's probably always been there.
If it's a carbon section of the frame that may be a different matter all together. Try to squeeze the area in question with your fingers if it moves there's a problem.
Take it back to Red Kite and they should deal with entire process of warranty etc.
I'd be very surprised if a respected builder such as Condor don't provide a good service.
They are going to try and sort some touch up paint from condor.
If I suddenly disappear from the ride tomorrow night its either too quick or my frame gives up on me!
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Did you forget the leeches and trepanning?Philip Whiteman wrote:Cold baths and compression tights! I gave up on that years ago. My advice is self flagellation with birch branches to bleed out the lactic acid.Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:..... I hear Mr Regan has been wearing compression tights and taking ice baths.