funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) Hi Fellow Hubbers. So I was washing my bike today and horrified to see what appears to be a crack in the frame.The frame is a Giant TCR advanced.Attached is a picture and close up of the "crack"The defect in the paint is clearly visible and I can get the tip of my nail in the gap.Please note that the bike is upside down when I took the photos. What do the Hubbers think.Is my Frame toast, or is it just a scratch in the paint. Edited February 7, 2014 by funjunkie
Capricorn Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 could've been a cut made by something the tyre picked up. how far does the 'crack' extend in the direction of the seattube?
kosmonooit Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 could've been a cut made by something the tyre picked up. how far does the 'crack' extend in the direction of the seattube? Good point - could well be a scratch, note that it fades out with increased diameter of the tyre what maybe you can try to see if its a crack or a scratch is to see if some fluid like penetrating oil will seep in, and/or have an eyeball close up with a magnifying glass or USB microscope.
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 could've been a cut made by something the tyre picked up. how far does the 'crack' extend in the direction of the seattube? What you see in the pic is exactly where the "crack" is. I have highlighted the extent of the crack using MS paint.
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 Good point - could well be a scratch, note that it fades out with increased diameter of the tyre what maybe you can try to see if its a crack or a scratch is to see if some fluid like penetrating oil will seep in, and/or have an eyeball close up with a magnifying glass or USB microscope. Will have a look.Thanks.
voltex Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Based on the line this looks like a crack you should have it xrayed Reg Lizard 1
(Deon) Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I dunno, hardly a stress point... looks like a scratch. I've fixed for you. Firemeister, LongDonkey, Bat and 8 others 11
Christie Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) You cant detect cracks in carbon with x-rays. Warranty replacement. Edited February 7, 2014 by Christie
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 Will take to LBS on Monday.But im riding the Berg and Dale tomorrow.Should I chance it.
DJR Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I dunno, hardly a stress point... looks like a scratch. I've fixed for you. Yes, but you're a wizard!
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 I dunno, hardly a stress point... looks like a scratch. I've fixed for you. Thanks a million Iv got a few dents on my car. Can you fix as well. . (Deon) and Bat 2
kosmonooit Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 It was a crack surely it would extend to the radius just below it and down the other side? Capricorn 1
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 It was a crack surely it would extend to the radius just below it and down the other side? I hope so.I will pray to the cycling gods and ride it tomorrow.If it extends than its a crack.
Firemeister Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Ride it, just remember your helmet mrbaker 1
funjunkie Posted February 7, 2014 Author Posted February 7, 2014 Please update us with the outcome? Will do so
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