Cracked Paint or Cracked Fork?
Moderator: robbosmans
Don't take chances with anything in front of the top/down tube...
Not being an expert, I can't offer an informed opinion on cracked paint vs. cracked fork. With that disclaimer, I'd take advantage of the manufacturer's warranty. No yourself a favor and dispense with conjecture and lingering doubt (and potential risk). Why take a chance with serious injury or worse?
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my money is on "paint crack" due to exposed bondline.
carbon blade, secondary bonded carbon dropout, exposed bond-line and white paint.
but always better safe than sorry. take the replacement.
carbon blade, secondary bonded carbon dropout, exposed bond-line and white paint.
but always better safe than sorry. take the replacement.
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We see many forks with similar indications. Sometimes the scan shows a disbond in the adhesive join, there are often voids in the adhesive as well.
There are many problems bonding aluminium and carbon, including thermal mismatch, which can prematurely cause a part to fail.
Don't take a risk with fork tips, they hold the wheel on! Get it professionally assessed or replace it.
There are many problems bonding aluminium and carbon, including thermal mismatch, which can prematurely cause a part to fail.
Don't take a risk with fork tips, they hold the wheel on! Get it professionally assessed or replace it.
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Hello there,
I have the same problem on my Wilier. Did you get your fork checked out?
I have the same problem on my Wilier. Did you get your fork checked out?