Tiny K Posted August 3, 2013 Share Hey guys, So I was cleaning and re-greasing my GXP BB this morning and spotted this.... Is this the end of my steed? She is insured but want to make sure that I am not seeing things that aren't there. Also, what is the worst that can happen when riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterbean Posted August 3, 2013 Share May just be a paint crack. The paint tends to be put under stress right over those weld joints. I know the old looks with carbon tubes and alu lugs have the same issue. But get it checked at an lbs. They'll probably know best. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted August 3, 2013 Share Does look like a crack, rather unusual place for it to occur, may just be the paint cracking but to be honest doesn't look that encouraging.Have you googled the frame make and model to see if it happens in that spot? Just remember with insurance you only get paid out after an incident which results in you suffering a defined loss. This kind of crack would most likely would fall under wear n tear which insurance does not typically cover unless you can link it to an incident that resulted in the crack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted August 3, 2013 Share Looks to me to be just the paint... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 3, 2013 Share Looks to me to be just the paint... Looks to me like the typical crack around a weld. Vetseun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted August 3, 2013 Share Your frame is toast Lucky Luke. and Tiny K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted August 3, 2013 Share Looks to me like the typical crack around a weld. Ya, I do t know sh*t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 3, 2013 Share Ya, I do t know sh*t... So glad you at least admit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted August 3, 2013 Share So glad you at least admit it. I have never said otherwise... Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted August 3, 2013 Share Uncommon place to crack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 3, 2013 Share Uncommon place to crack? Nope. Lucky Luke. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Latent Blue Posted August 3, 2013 Share Nope.ahh... You got a bike shop dangle right? Wyatt Earp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted August 3, 2013 Share Looks to me like the typical crack around a weld.Jip. It is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted August 3, 2013 Share Your frame is toastYou can listen to this man, he knows his shite. Hard lines bud Tiny K and Mongoose! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted August 4, 2013 Share When your bike is more than 2 years old a crack in the frame = happy times = new frame = lots of smiles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel XTR Posted August 4, 2013 Share Don't try claim it off insurance as wear and tear. They'll repudiate it as non insurance covered. If anything, tell them you crashed and this caused it. Been down this road. Tiny K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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