zappa Posted June 29, 2014 Share I have removed the pressfit BB from Pyga (lots of moering). There was quite a bit of water inside the frame. Do i need to be concerned about this? I know some guys drill a hole in the frame to allow water to drain but not too keen on this idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted June 29, 2014 Share then live with the water. Your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baracuda Posted June 29, 2014 Share If you submerse your bike often it may be an option - give them a call to ask for the best point - my Giant has a small hole in the bottom of the bottombracket. Otherwise, take out the headset and bottom-bracket and give it a few days to dry out. Soufflé 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoLefty!! Posted June 29, 2014 Share Having a drain hole in the low point of the frame is still the best way to get rid of accumulated water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted June 29, 2014 Share The pyga I think if I rember correct has the same problem with the bottom pivot point, unless they changed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted June 29, 2014 Share Can also remove your seatpost and place the bike upside down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted June 29, 2014 Share Thanks. Will do seatpost thing regularly I think. Not berserk about drilling frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matchstix Posted June 29, 2014 Share Contact pyga as well they will give advice. Drilling might void your warranty nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openmind Posted June 29, 2014 Share Drill the frame. BB shells are over-engineered anyway. If memory serves me correctly, Johan Borman was also an advocate of drilling. If you don't know, he's the Chuck Norris of bike tech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterF Posted June 29, 2014 Share If the chainstay or the seat tube cracks I don't think Pyga are going to say "Mmmmmmm that 4mm hole in the bb shell must have been the cause of this, sorry ......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted June 30, 2014 Share Interesting thing, my bike was also designed by Pat and no hole here either. Seatpost thing was working fine until I got a Lev dropper, now I have to drill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gliders Posted June 30, 2014 Share Send PYGA an email. I had the same issue with my Zero29 and after contacting Pat it was agreed that I could drill a small hole below the BB to let the water out without any warranty issues.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 30, 2014 Share Drill the frame. BB shells are over-engineered anyway. If memory serves me correctly, Johan Borman was also an advocate of drilling. If you don't know, he's the Chuck Norris of bike tech. However he was put to the sword by many for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted June 30, 2014 Share If the chainstay or the seat tube cracks I don't think Pyga are going to say "Mmmmmmm that 4mm hole in the bb shell must have been the cause of this, sorry ......."No but they will say...."you modified the frame hence NO guarantee"Â AS the fine print ALWAYS states, the moment you modify it the guarantee is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smimby Posted June 30, 2014 Share Send PYGA an email. I had the same issue with my Zero29 and after contacting Pat it was agreed that I could drill a small hole below the BB to let the water out without any warranty issues.. Hope you have that in writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zappa Posted June 30, 2014 Share Reply from Pyga, good service.  Hi, Yes, please drill a 4mm hole in the centre bottom of the BB. This will not voide your warranty. Hope you are still loving the bike! Best regards, Cliff Beckett On 30/06/2014 08:16, Ed Smith wrote:Hi Pat I have just replaced the BB on my Pyga. There was a lot of water in the frame. Is this normal? If I drill a 4mm hole in BB will this void the warranty? If not, which is the best place to place the hole? Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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