Rudi Pollard Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I noticed these marks on my specialized epic expert after washing it today. Is it just the paint or should I have it checked. It is at the seat clamp zimbojimbo 1
Pulse Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 No expert, but that just looks like the paint from 'clamping'. If I were in your shoes, I would just monitor it... even if it fails, it should not be catastrophic at that location.
PeterF Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Take it to your dealer and let them check it out, looks like another little crack a bit lower down. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem and Capricorn 2
Maximis Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Looks like paint hey... But take it to a lbs for another opinion. Rather be safe than sorry
KENDA Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 If it were mine i would make noise about it.... These things are expensive..... Wait for the 2015 stock before you get too serious )
PeterF Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 It actually looks like the frame took a bit of a knock there, did you have a fall?
Rudi Pollard Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 Carbon frame. Nope didnt have a fall with it. Will monitor it for now and see if it gets worse before I take it to the shop.
gummibear Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I noticed these marks on my specialized epic expert after washing it today. Is it just the paint or should I have it checked. It is at the seat clamp How old is the frame? Who tightened the seat post the last time?
Rudi Pollard Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 2012 model. I only tighten it with a torque wrench so its definitely not over torqued. I have taken it out quite a few times to clean etc but like I said its always been tightened to the correct torque setting
King_Crispy Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 If it's out if warranty send it to Bogus.He can fix it 100's Oracle BoB and Jakkals. 2
Rudi Pollard Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 that lower sign of a crack would worry me more. That is the one that I'm more concerned about... I think the top ones are just paint Capricorn 1
Eugene Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Take it back and let them replace under warranty. Even if it just the paint that has cracked. gummibear 1
Rudi Pollard Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 These are the spots I am specifically worried about. The bottom one more so...
Pulse Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Hi lapa I did not notice the lower mark initially. I think have it checked out at your LBS. I still think the top marks (at the clamp) is possibly just paint. Keep us updated.
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