Jon0 Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Had same problem with my advanced tcr, sent it to dragons they drilled a hole, well a new one as my BB was blocking the path of the water so just drilled new one and ever had problem since.
Bat-ass Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I'v got TCR Advanced SL.. its got a hole in the BB and also, if you take off the plastic cable guide around the BB it has big drainage holes under it.. (i think its to do with DI2 compatability??) not sure if the regular Advanced has this?
The Drongo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Being both a Landy and a Trance fanboy, I, for once, don't quite know what to say!  Dude. You may rant away now. I said LANDCRUISER. Them what recover LANDROVERS from trouble.  Trance.
LeTurbo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 What is it with bikes these days? I've ridden the Le Turbo in raging gales and lightning downpours and never ever had water get into the frame. I just find it extremely weird. Or maybe everyone molly-coddles their machines too much - would you strip down your car after riding through puddles? Ride the damn thing and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The Drongo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Rant, grunt, grunt, rant.....  Rumble, rant, grunt, grunt*** Get over it ladies. We all have opinions. Pretty much 95% of everything is opinion. MY opinion, is that I would be am VERY dubious about drilling a hole through the BB shell of a Carbone bike. Particularly if there is an aluminium insert. Holes drilled through professional carbon paddle blades (made for insertion in water) post manufacture, always end up causing that part of the paddle connection to fail. Two reasons are apparent (and sure, this is a rather thin - 3.5mm section). 1.The drilling causes minute fractures in the resin (the material binding the carbon), which can be mitigated by using sharp bits and high speed. 2. Regardless of the fact that the resin is both pressure impregnated, and then the entire blade heat treated/cured, delamination of the bond between the two materials is not uncommon. For me, I would say use it as an excuse to remove your BB, grease and check everything, and drain. And NEVER be tempted to leave out the plastic sleeve between the 2 cups. It is there for a reason.Just another GOOD reason not to ride in the rain (if you can help it). It stuffs EVERYTHING up. Over. Out.
TNT1 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011  Just another GOOD reason not to ride in the rain (if you can help it). It stuffs EVERYTHING up.  But, how fast were you riding in the rain for the water to be forced in? We agreed that at 100km/h, water will kill a bicycle, so is there a safe speed? What if I use copious quantities of insulting tape and cling wrap before I ride in the rain?
The Drongo Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 But, how fast were you riding in the rain for the water to be forced in? We agreed that at 100km/h, water will kill a bicycle, so is there a safe speed? What if I use copious quantities of insulting tape and cling wrap before I ride in the rain? On you or the bike? If on you, a double wrap around the head section. Use insulation tape on the neck area. Keep on wrapping down.  You will need help to finish off. Otherwise, it is easier not to ride in the rain. Exspecially at 100kph.
Let's Ride Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 I just tip mine and stop once the water has stopped coming out.
Wyatt Earp Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Get over it ladies. We all have opinions.This much is true, even the fakes.
TNT1 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011   Pick me, pick me. I saw a piktcha of a bicycle once... edited by Slowbee to remove comment.
Wyatt Earp Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011  Some have said that those who do abrasive much are some of the biggest doose's on the planet. edited by SB
TNT1 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Some have said that those who do abrasive much are some of the biggest doose's on the planet. Again, pick me. FFS!
Wyatt Earp Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Again, pick me. FFS!Sorry BoB, till you call the people on here doose's, you are excused.
Danger Dassie Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Would be weary of drilling a hole in a carbon frame, think it should be done with a bit of care at the least. Ali or steel frames, don't see why not. Couple of the manufacturers do it anyway. Reckon the drainage would be more than any form of ingress which could occur on any number of areas on a frame anyway. This was discussed at length before though. I need a beer now, cheersh... ehrm, cheers.
TNT1 Posted December 13, 2011 Posted December 13, 2011 Sorry BoB, till you call the people on here doose's, you are excused. Right. That's it. I'm coming to your shop, and you better have beer.
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