porqui Posted February 7, 2019 Share A few paint chips does not a bad bike make.If I ever need to submit a more serious warranty claim, I'll base my decision on that Just no !! It's a mountain bike it should have some resilience. If I bought a Tata would I be happy if the paint started flaking in a couple of weeks? Specialized Bicycles do your thing !! Pieterlab1, partydave and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterlab1 Posted February 7, 2019 Share After getting my new EVO I almost wish the paint would peel off Not my 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5th colour choice..... if only there was a colour choice.Give it some time... Hairy and partydave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted February 7, 2019 Share Been riding a Spez Chisel for just over a year now. This is my only bike, so it has seen heavy-ish usage (3-4 rides per week). So far the paint job has held up pretty well. partydave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jako De Wet Posted February 8, 2019 Share Henning, it seems only be an issue on the new mat black paintjob on the alu frames that came out last year. henningvr and partydave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partydave Posted February 8, 2019 Share Henning, it seems only be an issue on the new mat black paintjob on the alu frames that came out last year. My (very) uneducated guess is that the alu used is much thinner than previous bikes. When getting a ping, the alu slightly bends and causes the paint to chip and dent. I could be very wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 8, 2019 Share Sounds great! What colour is it then?Dirty white Or as Spaz call itGloss East Sierras/Tarmac Black Pictures herehttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93073-where-has-your-bike-taken-you-today/page-937 Jako De Wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted February 8, 2019 Share Dirty white Or as Spaz call itGloss East Sierras/Tarmac Black Pictures herehttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93073-where-has-your-bike-taken-you-today/page-937I love that colour. Its so not black or red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrie Posted February 12, 2019 Share Mail on its way! @partydave how far did you get with the mail? I also have a matt black bike but a carbon road bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 12, 2019 Share I love that colour. Its so not black or red.It is different ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted February 12, 2019 Share It is different ????And easy to find in the secure bike parking area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted February 12, 2019 Share A bit off topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partydave Posted February 27, 2019 Share @partydave how far did you get with the mail? I also have a matt black bike but a carbon road bike Erm, so soSpecialized want to inspect the bike as it may be a warranty claim, however, I have to get it shipped to them at my own expense (R1500) Only if it is deemed a warranty claim will I get refunded the shipping costs. Same with the fork Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted February 27, 2019 Share sounds like specialized yes Pieterlab1 and partydave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted February 27, 2019 Share nothing wrong with that colour frame ... send it to me in CT for a couple of months to take a closer look at it will you! Dirty whiteOr as Spaz call itGloss East Sierras/Tarmac BlackPictures herehttps://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/93073-where-has-your-bike-taken-you-today/page-937 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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