The Worst Frame Warranty Ever ?

[kingrollo]

https://www.moda-bikes.com/pages/warranty

"Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, including the results of fatigue, is not covered. This warranty is made void in its entirety by any modification of the frame, fork, or components."

 

[fossyant]

Never needed a warranty on a frame, so does make you wonder. - 3 of my frames are circa 30 years old, and my more Modern MTB is 6 years old.

 

[kingrollo]

"Sorry mate you've been riding up too many hills - the frame is fatigued "

 

[Roseland triker]

Send it to them by reverse charges and move on...

 

[DCLane]

Moda's owner also distributed Kuota, so this doesn't surprise me.

 

[Dogtrousers]

https://www.moda-bikes.com/pages/warranty

"Damage resulting from normal wear and tear, including the results of fatigue, is not covered. This warranty is made void in its entirety by any modification of the frame, fork, or components."

But look on the bright side, if you keep it in the garage, never ride it, and it spontaneously combusts then you are 100% covered.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The warranty is made void if you ride this bike outside the bike shop…

 

[kingrollo]

But look on the bright side, if you keep it in the garage, never ride it, and it spontaneously combusts then you are 100% covered.

The bright side - they aren't over promising.

 

[T4tomo]

The crash / damage warranty on my Carbon rims / wheels are "if you break them, I'll rebuild them"

 

[si_c]

I think this is a common misconception about warranties, they are there to ensure that the product is designed and manufactured competently and to a good standard. If damage is down to wear and tear then it's not unreasonable that a frame wouldn't be replaced.

You don't get to replace tyres under warranty if they wear out, that would be ridiculous. If the rubber came away from the casing that would be design/manufacture though so a warranty replacement would be reasonable.

 

[matticus]

The crash / damage warranty on my Carbon rims / wheels are "if you break them, I'll rebuild them"

< a few people will crash at high speed and not make a claim - so that should balance out his finances ... .

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I think this is a common misconception about warranties, they are there to ensure that the product is designed and manufactured competently and to a good standard. If damage is down to wear and tear then it's not unreasonable that a frame wouldn't be replaced.

You don't get to replace tyres under warranty if they wear out, that would be ridiculous. If the rubber came away from the casing that would be design/manufacture though so a warranty replacement would be reasonable.

You missed the point where the warranty is made void, for instance, if you replace an inner tube.

 

[Grant Fondo]

I was always confused by Cannondales 'lifetime of original owner' warranty on their frames, so if you buy secondhand warranty is void?

 

[Cycleops]

Doesn't sound unreasonable. At least you're under no illusions. Looks like all are CF frame and fork. Higher end ones are likely to be used for racing.
If you want a better warranty shop elsewhere. Wonder what Hambini makes of them?

 

[Ian H]

You missed the point where the warranty is made void, for instance, if you replace an inner tube.

I don't see that stated or implied. In fact the warranty looks reasonable to me.