seat stay cracked?
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some of you might know from my previous post that i've been having some issues with my 2009 Scott Addict R1, where the rear felt loose when descending.
so tonight took it apart again.. wiped it down some more... and removed the garmin cadence that was on there with 2 zip ties.
did the penny tapping sound and found this section to be very high pitch as compared to the right side of the seat stay.
here are the photos... i've also sent email to Scott to see. Hopefully it's not cracked....
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e3gdclc8mn06 ... Xdfma?dl=0
last photo is from my farsport 38mm V shape rear wheel...
so tonight took it apart again.. wiped it down some more... and removed the garmin cadence that was on there with 2 zip ties.
did the penny tapping sound and found this section to be very high pitch as compared to the right side of the seat stay.
here are the photos... i've also sent email to Scott to see. Hopefully it's not cracked....
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/e3gdclc8mn06 ... Xdfma?dl=0
last photo is from my farsport 38mm V shape rear wheel...
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I can't see any cracks?
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I'm no expert with carbon, but I do believe the seatstay is fine - those are just voids in the resin (as I said not 100% sure). I've seen a few unidirectional carbon lay-ups which look similar. I wouldn't say it's anything to be concerned about.
It does look like your wheel is cracked though. I would strongly recommend at least getting the wheel looked at.
I'd hazard trying the bike with a different set of wheels, else consult a more professional opinion.
It does look like your wheel is cracked though. I would strongly recommend at least getting the wheel looked at.
I'd hazard trying the bike with a different set of wheels, else consult a more professional opinion.
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thanks istigatrice, i've sent the photos to Scott and have them take a look. worse case, will send frame in for them to examine.
i do have another pair of Farsport wheels i can try to ride on and see if it will produce that soft loose feel.
i've checked around and most say when there's a crack.. u should hear a dense sound.. but i'm hearing a high pitch sound. is that the same?
i do have another pair of Farsport wheels i can try to ride on and see if it will produce that soft loose feel.
i've checked around and most say when there's a crack.. u should hear a dense sound.. but i'm hearing a high pitch sound. is that the same?
No, the sound goes from higher pitched to lower pitched (dead sounding).
I don't think it's cracked. It reminds me of the carbon on my bike. I have some lines like that were the carbon [strips] came off stuck to the paint when I was removing it [ the paint] Its been fine. Years of riding.
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We should all just ride Surley Long Haul Truckers and forget this carbon fiber crap.