FanieFiets Posted May 14, 2015 Share So my frame has a little crack on the paint. A mechanic told me I must have it checked out as it can be the carbon that is cracked. I asked a around and no one seems to be able to tell me with certainty that its the one or the the other. The bike is insured, but I do not want to submit a claim if it isn't a claim and also to not want to skip the claim process if it is a valid claim. All input will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted May 14, 2015 Share best would be to have it x-rayed somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erroli8a8 Posted May 14, 2015 Share xray it. the only other option is to sand the paint back till you get the clear coat on the carbon and then you will see the crack if there is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted May 14, 2015 Share Mark the crack with a permanent marker and see if it gets longer. Post a pic of the area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterza Posted May 14, 2015 Share Hit it hard with a hammer. If it's not cracked, it will be when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G e r h a r d Odendaal Posted May 14, 2015 Share Hit it hard with a hammer. If it's not cracked, it will be when you're done. ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickster Posted May 14, 2015 Share Don't carbon frames have a lifetime warranty if you are the original purchaser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Don't carbon frames have a lifetime warranty if you are the original purchaser?Hardly any do nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatek Posted May 14, 2015 Share Post a pic. I had a crack in my spez frame 3 weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcL Posted May 14, 2015 Share So my frame has a little crack on the paint. A mechanic told me I must have it checked out as it can be the carbon that is cracked. I asked a around and no one seems to be able to tell me with certainty that its the one or the the other. The bike is insured, but I do not want to submit a claim if it isn't a claim and also to not want to skip the claim process if it is a valid claim. All input will be appreciated. HiIn my view, there is no reason for the paint to just crack... unless the carbon underneath it has cracked too. Paint is generally more flexible than carbon and therefore has more give. I had a suspicious "paint" crack around my seat post. On removing the seat post to look inside... surprise surplice the carbon was cracked. As the bike was brand new, the supplier swopped it out, no questions asked. Not sure how old your bike is, but it is probably still under warranty, so take it back to your LBS. Hope that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted May 15, 2015 Share When its carbon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee_biker Posted May 15, 2015 Share Hardly any do nowadays.Thats why I have a Giant.... They do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Lizard Posted May 15, 2015 Share It will eventually go "snap, crackle and pop" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igg Posted May 15, 2015 Share On a related note, what do you guys do when you hear a cracking sound while on the trail? For me, having just recently bought a used carbon frame bike, it makes me somewhat nervous; but I always just chalk it up to my wheels kicking up a stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAP Posted May 15, 2015 Share Take a coin and tap the carbon in the supposed cracked area, if there is a dull sound on the spot then ten to one it is cracked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 15, 2015 Share Frames have places that are generally more exposed to stress fractures , It doesn't mean that if the paint is cracked the frame itself is cracked , Carbon is 'flexible' it twists and turns, the paint might not be as flexible. I've had a hairline crack on both my rear stays (hardtail) near the wheel hub side for about 2 years now.I'm also insured and trust me I haven't backed off from drop offs and jumps, In fact I rode harder trying to get it to fail and it's still going strong. I wouldn't worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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