Is This Frame Cracked?

[Desmonde]

[Desmonde]

Deal was done over Whatsapp

he even called me and said that the bike is in good condition 

[Hairy]

Just now, Desmonde said:

Deal was done over Whatsapp

he even called me and said that the bike is in good condition 

Your vids are not showing.

 

 

[Desmonde]

You can send me a message 

I also have a video. Video doesn’t want to upload that he have taken of the entire bike and saying it’s in good condition 

[Desmonde]

Video doesn’t want to upload 

It says failed 

if you want to see it you welcome to give me a WhatsApp on 0791147300 

[porqui]

Give Melkbos Cycles a call

[Desmonde]

I’m trying but no answer 

just rinning 

[Beerboy]

Have you tried contacting Melkbos Cycles, Maybe they can help get hold of the seller.

Thankfully Carbon can be repaired so if it is a crack then i would image 2-3K to repair it. 

[Desmonde]

Yess have tried 

And sended a photo but no reply yet 

[Me rida my bicycle]

Did you pay with Bikehub pay? Then they could have given you your money back and you send the bike back. 

[RobertWhitehead]

Hang on, there's still value in the parts, yes the frame may have a crack but you can still get value from the parts or you can get it fixed. 

 

Yes it may cost you some extra moola but you have those two options: 

1) Strip it down and sell the parts to get some cash back

2) Get the frame fixed 

[Mojoman]

I would say thats a crack...bearing is probably dry and lack of proper movement caused stress in that area?

[MajG]

Genuinely think that when ppl new to the hub are selling something,  when you message them you should receive pop up disclaimer 

"New hub user - please verify sellers authenticity before purchase etc...." 

Atleast some warning to buyers.

Could be for hubber with less than 3 months registration or less than 10 posts etc

@Desmonde see if the carbon can be checked and repaired. Sorry about your incident 

 

[Barry]

After watching the sellers video that was sent to Desmond i think the seller is full of BS. Shows select closeups of components.

Saying bike is very good condition. Bike has a new fork (That fork is not new looks well used)

Frame is perfect condition (Not).

He has 3 buyers coming in the morning so Desmond must do the deal now).

 

[Barry]

Desmond also sent a recording of a conversation with Melkbos. Supposedly they called him day of the sale and confirmed bike was all good. 

I would rather have called them than take the word of a stranger calling and saying he is from XYZ.

[Alouette3]

Just a not on the "broken part" or "grinding" on the swing arm, that is just a loop for you to cable tie the hose in place, they used to were through on most of those Giant models, I eventually just left it unattached so would not be worried. The clear coat flaking is most likely from a front derailleur that came fitted stock.

 

As for the crack, get a professional opinion first before Bikehub pitch forks someone again. Pictures can't diagnose it. But good job on a thorough inspection, that's the underside of the link and most people would never have seen it. I doubt the previous owner is even aware of it. 

If you not happy and eventually get hold of the seller, just try reverse the deal.