Ride a Cannondale - Risk your life

[ccc2]

i went thru 3 cannondales (road pre CF) the 1st two were cracked frames after 2 years. my biggest issue first up was my lbs - after a week the bike still had not been collected for assesment by CCS (the agents at the time) so i took it there myself. at first they were a bit reluctant to deal directly with me but i got my way. 2 years later same story, but i got an upgrade, within 2 years frame cracked, replaced again another upgrade, within a year the paint on the 3rd frame started bubbling near the bottle cages. CCS disputed my claim for a new frame told me to bring it back when its cracked. gave them the middle finger and sold the bike for 2k to a friend. i was advised later i should have taken it up with Cannondale in the USA. the yanks are big into customer service.

[ccc2]

forgot to add - the last frame is still going strong 10 years later but looking a bit patchy.

['Dale]

forgot to add - the last frame is still going strong 10 years later but looking a bit patchy.

 

10 years is a good working life for a frame.

[-Az-]

I do think the author must change the thread title.

And his User name too

As a representative of "Think Bike ©", (the South African NPC) Safety & awareness campaign I'd just like to present a disclaimer that the campaign has had no dealings with Cannondale (or their affiliates) and is in no way related to the author of this thread

['Dale]

And his User name too

As a representative of "Think Bike ©", (the South African NPC) Safety & awareness campaign I'd just like to present a disclaimer that the campaign has had no dealings with Cannondale (or their affiliates) and is in no way related to the author of this thread

 

Yeah.

The author has not returned to his/her thread since the opening post, as far as I can see.

Edited January 6, 2013 by ' Dale

[kosmonooit]

mtb XC racer Marco Fontona riding Cyclocross World Cup race today, on a 'dale of course. Currently running 5th, chasing the lead group.

 

wearing this in memory of Burry

 

 

 

Links to live webcast here

['Dale]

mtb XC racer Marco Fontona riding Cyclocross World Cup race today, on a 'dale of course. Currently running 5th, chasing the lead group.

 

wearing this in memory of Burry

 

 

 

Links to live webcast here

 

Stunning touch.

:-)

[kosmonooit]

Marco finishes on the podium (3rd) and points to tribute to Burry as he crosses the link.

['Dale]

Marco finishes on the podium (3rd) and points to tribute to Burry as he crosses the link.

 

Wow.

[nickc]

mtb XC racer Marco Fontona riding Cyclocross World Cup race today, on a 'dale of course. Currently running 5th, chasing the lead group.

 

wearing this in memory of Burry

 

 

 

Links to live webcast here

 

That was great to see !!

[Cav']

[Daft Vader]

Is it just me who noticed that alot of people who responded to this thread had admitted that they had cracked cannondale frames replaced under warranty. So it seems that they do in fact crack relatively frequently.

 

With that in mind, is that not in itself confirmation that this brand fails on a relatively regular basis? Are there other brands that crack frequently as this?

 

My Look kg486 developed a small crack by the BB last year. (I bought it in 2005) I've since had it repaired and its right as rain once again.

 

And for the record, I think (thought) Cannondale is a stunning brand.

Edited January 7, 2013 by Daft Vader

[Spinnekop]

Is it just me who noticed that alot of people who responded to this thread had admitted that they had cracked cannondale frames replaced under warranty. So it seems that they do in fact crack relatively frequently.

 

With that in mind, is that not in itself confirmation that this brand fails on a relatively regular basis? Are there other brands that crack frequently as this?

 

My Look kg486 developed a small crack by the BB last year. (I bought it in 2005) I've since had it repaired and its right as rain once again.

 

And for the record, I think (thought) Cannondale is a stunning brand.

 

I think in general any bike will eventually crack somewhere.

I remember the days when I bought a Trek 5500. Cracked 4 of them. All replaced under warranty but still.

['Dale]

Frames crack.

All brands.

Frame fatigue it's called, mostly.

 

The OP should change the title as it reflects unfairly on a brand that's been at the top, used by the PROs, in multiple codes of cycling.

[kosmonooit]

Yes I will confess I had 'dale cracked frame once - Mtb Al chain stay after 4+ years of use, was replaced with a new one, no problems. That was back in '96, Since then I haven't had any problems at all.

['Dale]

Put up a different brand name and those stories will inevitably emerge...