Langster RIP

[Rob3rt]

Quite often (in my experience, dealing with equipment like amplifiers) with products of high value (cant speak for bikes since not had to go through warranty) you go through your dealer to sort out the warranty, hence the need for reciept.

But they may also need receipt to make sure it wasnt crash damaged and then sold on (to buy a new bike), then the new owner claiming for this crash damage as a failure.

 

[skupp]

Hi all,

Confirmed with a dealer that specialised do offer lifetime warrenty for their frame for the original owner only.

Kinda stuck as to what to do now, either buy a brand new bike, new frame or another second hand bike.

Thought it was much more cost effective buying secondhand, but it seems like over the longer term, it is a false economy...

Back to public transport for awhile now methinks....

 

[Andy in Sig]

I'd go for a steel frame replacement if only because it is a loads more comfortable ride.

 

[e-rider]

2 points to note:

1. lifetime warranties don't usually mean the riders lifetime, but the bikes! Confused? Yes, exactly; read the small print.

2. That crack looks like the result of poor frame building. Basically, when it's welded together it takes time and care to avoid stressing the frame - something that mass produced frames ignore to a large extent. Your frame is a good example of what happens.

 

[Svendo]

My Alumuinium Focus cracked at the drop out weld following a 35mph crash (see Photo, I've sanded paint off myself to investigate) I had it welded and the chainstays resprayed for £150, although you can get it done cheaper apparently.

Fame is quite sound now, only visible clue is where the paint was masked just behind the BB, which is pretty unoticable unless pointed out. On the seat stays the paint scheme had a colour change anyway so was just masked there and the transfers covers that join.

Finally an advantage to the multiple logos and transfers Focus' seem to have

 

[Fab Foodie]

Bad news...

But every cloud has a silver lining...

If I were in your position I'd just lookdfor a nice fixie frame and transfer the parts... an altenative in Steel would be say the Salsa Casserole Frame with old-style dropouts for fixed or geared use, has mudguard clearance too, useful for a commuter workhorse.

 

[skupp]

Planet X have carbon track frames for around £400 squids.

Would it be worth buying one of those and transferring the rest of the bike components onto the carbon frame? How much would a bike shop charge for this roughly?

Cheers,
Daniel