Merry Christmas everyone! Took a closer look at my frame the other day, and noticed this crack on the rear fork. Feels firm to the touch.
Looking for opinions on whether to continue to ride or replace the frame?
FYI, Focus Cayo 2018 w/ Ultegra Di2.
Cheers.
by Naive_Letterhead_108
10 Comments
All jokes aside this is urgently in need of a carbon repair shop or get ready for the crack to grow and you can have the chance to learn to fly a few feet/meters when you crash.
I’d ask Santa for a new frame or ask him to send it off to a carbon repair shop if you’re looking for a cheaper but equally good option
YOLO Full send homie. Put a little nail polish on that bad boy and line up at the front.
Yeah. If you like your teeth, that one is done.
RIP
oof that looks hella sketchy. I would not ride this and I’m very forgiving
I’d cut a PVC in half about an inch long, spray black, and then JB Weld it over the crack. 🤷🏻♂️
During lock down I had a near identical crack ( possibly minor crash damage ) . I had to repair it myself, one small wrap then a larger one, ( didn’t have a choice at that time )/ I only retired the frame last year for unrelated reasons after a further 20,000Km, about 4,000 of that loaded up touring.
That said, if you can find a second hand frame it might be a technically easier and price neutral option.
Have it repaired or bin it. Don’t ride it. Repair will be a minimum of $400 and perhaps more. That doesn’t include paint or clear coat. Carbon fail’s catastrophically, so it’s really not a good idea to ride it as is.
IT’S 🍞