Pacman777 Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 I bought an Anthem 29er a year ago and this morning the frame (aluminium) broke - the top tube where it meets the seat post tube. With the Anthem the top tube is very narrow/small at that point. I've put about 5000km on the bike. Has this happened to anyone else? Can the Anthem be trusted for a long stage race? I'm doing had joberg2c next year and don't want to DNF due to a broken frame.
BaGearA Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 giant have 5 year replacements on their bikes just go back to the shop they wil sort it out fast
King_Crispy Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 It's a weak spot on the anthem. Happened a lot to them. I believe the new model is much better
Maximis Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Wow that's strange, they are usually as tough as they come. I have not personally owned one but have mates that have had theirs for ages and the do stage races throughout the whole year with no issues as yet. Can u post a pic?
Pacman777 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 The seat post is fairly far out but not past the max line
SimpleDom Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 This was a problem with anthems about 3 models ago. Is yours a 2013? It's usually related to seatpost being out too far. I can't agree with it being weak. I ride mine plenty hard, and it's rock solid.
Pacman777 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 It's a 2013 model. The seat post is quite far of but not past or at the max mark
Rocket-Boy Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 That is the spot where the older anthems broke. I have a 2013 anthem too but its been fine so far, hope it stays that way!
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Yep. Take it back. Dragons will replace it for you
-cK- Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Just had it happen to me on my 2013 Anthem. As long as you have your proof of purchase as the first owner they should replace it. Got mine replaced within a week.
linnega Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Had the same happen to two of my Anthems. I believe it is a problem with the weld. At least Dragons are pretty good at sorting the warranty replacements.
Pacman777 Posted October 25, 2014 Author Posted October 25, 2014 Seems like it is a very common problem. Will have to consider another mtb next time perhaps Pyga or Specialised...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Nah, it was a problem during a specific period and has since been rectified. But their backup has always been good
TheV Posted October 25, 2014 Posted October 25, 2014 Bad luck bud, Sorry. Get it exchanged, maybe get a better size so you don't have to run post so far out? Whatever you do, don't buy a Spez mtb.
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