Problems with Scott Genius MC/RC frames?

[Ox_Wagon]

Does any body know more about problems with MC farme?s cracking around the chain stay pivot weld and seat tube welds?

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There are also rumors about problems with the pull shock(leakage and lockout not working)? Sound like it is easy fixed though. 

 

As anybody have problems with their carbon MC/RC frames?

[GoLefty!!]

I've seen many of them crack and fail in that area.

The rear shock is also poo.

[Ox_Wagon]

That is what is worrying me.  Does anyone now how Scott's warranty work? 

[Zaskar]

PM Jules, i know he had a CR1 frame replaced after the BB area failed.

[Ox_Wagon]

The problem is that your stuffed if you buy it second hand.

[lowracer]

if you bought it from the original owner, ask him to do the warrantee claim.

 

alternatively, if your lbs and you are in a very good relationship, they will most likely handle the claim 4 u, even if u didnt buy it from them or are the original owner

[Ox_Wagon]

The general feeling I am getting is that you need to stay away from these bikes. It is a shame because I really like them.

[DawieO]

I've been riding my Genius RC Ltd for 2 years now and it's one of the sweetest bikes around.

Despite my exceeding the recommended weight limit by a good couple of kg's (no, I won't say how many), this bike has been an absolute dream.

[DawieO]

And that includes 2 X Sabie Experience, 2 X Sani2C and a host of other races, so it hasn't been babied at all.

[Ox_Wagon]

What is the recommened weight limit?   Ox_Wagon2008-05-09 09:55:08

[GoLefty!!]

 There is a recommended weight limit.....?

[JasonW]

I own a RC 20 which developed a crack at the seat tube - top tube junction. Scott replaced the frame with no questions asked.

 

I don't think there is a weight limit for the frame. I weigh 65kgs anyway!

 

Personally I don't think this is a big issue as I know of people who have cracked Giant, Spez, Cervelo and Orbea carbon frames.

 

The biggest problem with the MC/RC is the rear shock which doesn't really work that well.

[Ox_Wagon]

I must say I don't like the trend.  Does anybody make steel Full susser frames

[Justify]

Hey Ox_Wagon

 

I own a Genius MC20 (carbon) 2005 model which I bought 2nd hand.

 

Has a few chips and scratches, which one would expect from a MTB, but I haven't had a day's trouble with it.

 

I weigh 100Kgs and the only 'issue' I've had is a bit of squeak as the seat tube flexes in the frame when I'm putting some hoof into it on uphills.

 

Great bike, very happy.

 

[gongmech]

hey Oxwagon,

 

I have a 2005  MC  which i have upgraded. I did break a  rear chain stay clean through on a ride once. Had it replaced and no problems since. I believe they do have problems with the rear stays breaking though although thank goodness it hasnt happened in 2 years and i ride a lot wilder now.

Having said that i didnt even service the rear shock for many years, until recently. I've never had major leaking problems with mine. I dump and repump air in on a regular basis and it works great. Very chuffed with the bike.