javadude Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Jaaaa. I warned you okes but you don't listen. You ask the wrong questions when choosing bike components. Don't ask "how much does it weigh?" but rather ask "how strong is it?". Jules' date=' I don't think that little spot is the end of the world. Touch it up with some clear lacquer or nail polish or, cover it with tape and be done with it. What the hell is helicopter tape? I am sure I need some, soon as I can figure out what it is. [/quote'] I'll disappoint you by ignoring your first statement JB, I may be over-reacting but I'm just not comfortable touching it up. I'm convinced it's weakened the down tube. Perhaps I could bring the frame over for a 2nd opinion when I collect my Electron? Admit it Jules, you just looking for an excuse to buy a new Colnago.
Jules Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 Admit it Jules' date=' you just looking for an excuse to buy a new Colnago.[/quote'] I'm always looking for an excuse to get a new bike, but I've joined a certain orange and blue club now, so it'll have to be a 'Dale Besides, my Master Olympic would get jealous if I got another Colnago in the house.
jmaccelari Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I'm convinced Mud Dee is right: the water and sand etc definitely played a role. It is just too much of a coincidence otherwise. My guess is there are several more carbon frames that got this kind of damage last weekend What I can say is that the Fast One trashed a set of new brake pads in one go on Sunday. When I cleaned the wheels, I found a nice grinding paste of brake compound and mud. If there was any rubbing on the frame the mud would cause major damage (in my opinion). My cages have a good lip at the bottom so the bottles can't fall out and also a "backbone", preventing any sort of contact between the bottles and frame and I have never seen this sort of damage (Elite carbon cages & Spec MTB plastic ones).
GoLefty!! Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Jaaaa. I warned you okes but you don't listen. You ask the wrong questions when choosing bike components. Don't ask "how much does it weigh?" but rather ask "how strong is it?". Jules' date=' I don't think that little spot is the end of the world. Touch it up with some clear lacquer or nail polish or, cover it with tape and be done with it. What the hell is helicopter tape? I am sure I need some, soon as I can figure out what it is. [/quote'] Helicopter tape is a Poyurethane protcetive tape with an Acrylic adhesive backing. Comes in various thicknesses and its used to protect the lading edge of helicopter blades and truboprop propellorsoperatingin desert conditions. I use it all over my bikes where there is cable housing rub or shoe rub or any other possibilty of scuffing. Its the same stuff they custom cut and fit to cars to protect teh paintwork. Its not cheap at around R350 per metre for 100m wide strip. Can purcahse from 3M or online from www.justridingalong.co.uk
NotSoBigBen Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Hey Jules as promised! Not great pics but you get the idea I am sure ......
Overlord Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 And that is the reason why I have a small spacer between my cages and frame.
Jules Posted January 27, 2010 Author Posted January 27, 2010 And that is the reason why I have a small spacer between my cages and frame. The problem is the lip at the bottom of the bottom cage. It's got nothing to do with a spacer between the cages and the frame...
AndreZA Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 It does not make any sense how the bottle get past the bottom lip, especially on the Specialized cages.
SwissVan Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 How exzaggily does the water bottle contact the frame where your circle is? Owbout a picture with da water bottle da the cage for thos of us with restricted imaginations? Hey Jules as promised! Not great pics but you get the idea I am sure ......
NotSoBigBen Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 I will try if I get a chance tonight Sweez but what else could have done that?
daggavis Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 another bikes pedal whilst on your bike rack?? sure seems mysterious..
NotSoBigBen Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 another bikes pedal whilst on your bike rack?? sure seems mysterious.. No chance! Was on a Thule where you tie both 'inside' cranks to the rack ....
EyeMod Posted January 27, 2010 Posted January 27, 2010 The Damage on the Downtube is caused by the waterbottle slipping through the Cage on the Seat Stay - Guaranteed!!!!!And those Specialized Waterbottle Cages are the most common culpritsThey are nice and stiff initially, but the rubber piece holding them together gives after a couple of weeks in the sun, and allows the bottles to slip past. I have changed my cages to Elite Cages - Problem solved How exzaggily does the water bottle contact the frame where your circle is? Owbout a picture with da water bottle da the cage for thos of us with restricted imaginations? Hey Jules as promised! Not great pics but you get the idea I am sure ......
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