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I've absolutely no knowledge of any impact ever on this bike, it is pretty much cosseted and stored safely in the garage with my other bikes, never been on a bike rack nor in a bike bag. All this explained to Giant over numerous emails but they are adamant, impact damage. So, either it was struck say by a stone/brick kicked up by a car, which hit the seat stay and I didn't notice it. Or possibly in the depths of time, at a cafe stop or something similar, the seat stay got damaged (flexed) not enough to break, then on a recent ride, I've hit a pot-hole or something and it's broke in this manner? Pure speculation granted, am now waiting on a call back from my LBS, as have been chatting to them again this morning, fingers crossed.

Thanks for all the words of wisdon, so far, much appreciated.

pwa wrote:Who is to say that the impact did not occur during handling or transportation prior to purchase?

I've had the bike just around 18 months befor this happened.

Yes, sorry, that photo is the drive-side seat stay, about half way down. That lift crack/damage is sort of iside of the seat stay to the front. So, Giant reckon it's been hit from the rear-side? Not whilst I was riding it but just trying to get a feel from others as to thoughts. Have just got some negative's the shop took for Giant to make their decison, will try to dig them out. Jsut realy want to know if it's worth me digging my heels in over this or not.


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I have a Giant Defy Advanced Pro 1 2015 model, last Thursday (20th October), went out to check the tyres before going out for a ride (was out the day before for a quick 20 miler). Noticed that the drive side seat stay looked odd. Closer inspection showed that it was fractured/cracked, could see the fibres. Took it straight to the shop I bought it from, Thatto Cyes, St.Helens. Heard back yesterday via the shop, from photos sent to them, Giant warranty dept said that the damage was due to a crash and/or impact damage. I have had neither a crash or impact whilst on the bike and it is always safely stored. So, really at a loss, that Giant are telling me that something happened to my bike, which was severe enough to write-off an 18 month old, £1300+ frame whilst not even registering with me whilst I was riding it?
They did say I could have a replacement frame but for a price I'd have to sort out with the shop but £500 was mentioned.
Also, priced up a a fix at a local carbon-repair specialist, £180. Anyone had a carbon frame fixed this way?

So, in general just wonder what experience any members on here have had with Giant or any other bits of advice welcome.
cheers

Bit of a snap, (pun intended). Just when i spotted it and took it to my lbs.
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Seems a bit odd, a Classic Road bike being stolen but this Benetto bike was stolen.

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/10142425.Can_you_help_return_stolen_bike_/

There have been a few thefts recently in the area but to break in for something quite niche, seems unusual.

If anyone spots something suspect, please post up here, as owner's a 72 year old chap and not a great start to the new year.

thanks

Eye contact is very important.
But after doing about 200+ mile per week for the last year (100 per week for previous 5 years!). Reckon there are five types of drivers out there:-

1. The vast majority being the decent (even considerate at times).

2. Incompetent, fair number of these. Usually, raise a hand in the SMISDY sort of way, if they even see you.

3. Distracted ones, can fall into either of the two groups above, similarity, at least most of these apologise, (not all mind you) when pointed out.

4. Arrogant/Macho ones. These are a different type all together. The ones who's machismo means they do not like being pushed about and force their way into any Qs etc. This is due to them feeling superior to other road users. They seem to be particularly threatened by cyclists, as if ridden properly and assertively they can't quite grasp why this cyclist is not quivering with fear by their approach and jumping into the nearest hedge! So they purposely, either drive too close, beep horns, cut up or are generally abusive or aggressive. Even when in they are in the wrong, you get an abusive gesture or comment. I've had a fair few of these and suppose being 6'3" have challenged and informed them of the error of their ways, probably to little avail.

5. Any others I missed out of the above....

Just my take on it. Be careful, ride assertively and keep your wits about you...

Brucey wrote:The other little potential problemette with this area is the 'stuck in Switzerland' outcome. Whether ski-ing or biking you can get stuck on the wrong side of the hills in the evening; if it is getting dark and/or the lifts have stopped running this can mean a long trip round on the road (many tens of miles and the local taxi-firms know how to charge for it...) a long climb late in the day, or a night in another country...

cheers

That reminded me, happened to a couple in our group, ended up staying overnight in Switzerland, as all cable cars had shut down.

bigjim wrote:Yes but how much do they charge?

Mine came to £200 at C&G, for metallic black and gold finish plus chrome renovation.

Also had a Merlin MTB frame, powder coated at a place in Warrington, Flare powder coat.
£30 all-in, bead-blasted, masked and powder coated in a subtle bright orange.

barbelfisher wrote:I can second C&G. I have had three frames done by them and they are ace.

Regards barbelfisher.

Third for C&G.
Got a '86 Tommasini which had been resprayed there back in mid 90's in an olive drab (bought from an ex-squaddie).
I got it redone in 2010 in black and gold (old JPS Lotus F1 car team colours), made up with the job.

Went over in 2009 to do this with some of the members of my Mountain Bikeclub (St.Helens Woollybacks)
http://www.passportesdusoleil.com/index.jsp?SDP_CHANGE_USERLANG=en

Stayed near Morzine/Les Gets. Bunch in one chalet, the event above is highly recomended, includes free lift passes and covers around 50 miles of cracking riding through the French and Swiss Alps (in Chatel). Body Armour would be worth while

After that, we had a week of superb riding, some chose to don full body armour and blast as many red/black runs as possible. A few of us also followed an XC route (about 37 miles) which was great, hardly met anyone on the ride as majority over there were going down all the "gnarley" stuff and getting "stoked" (really)..

All the runs are colour coded, as trail centres over here but a black run here is say a red over there.

We had a brilliant time and just need to talk the missus into letting me go over again.

dewi1 my comment wasn't meant as a slight on your post. Bought a fair few cycling bits from Aldi and Lidl (not going to mention the uni-cycle )!
Just seeing so many of these balance bikes and think, personally, money could be better spent.

My Heckler came with Joplin 3 dropper. I think they're great, went to the Alps (PassPorte du Soliel) and whilst everyone was stopping at bottom of climbs or top of the downhills, to get off and drop or raise their seatpost. I just pushed the handlebar remote, dropped the seat or raised it
Also great if whilst out on an unfamiliar trail which starts getting a bit more extreme than you anticipated, drop the saddle in the middle of the section with no need to stop.

One thing with the Joplin3 was that there was about =/- 0.5 cm of lateral movement (side to side) of the saddle, don't notice whilst riding.
In fact putting the Joplin3 on my Hardtail and have got a great deal on a Joplin4 for the Heckler.

Not used any other droppers but quite a few guys in my Mountain bike club have now got them RockShox I think and Joplin.

Personally wouldn't buy one of these, just take the pedals off their current bike.
Let them scoot along and get their balance, pedals back on,then after a short while getting used to
pedalling, done.

Got all my three kids riding one, just before their fourth birthdays doing this.
Save your cash for some bike bling instead.

Fish hook! Bugg*r to get out of the tyre.

I've just bought (off eBay) a ever so slighhtly used Santa Cruz Heckler and it's got one of these fiited. As mentioned earlier, the idea is to have it set high for climbs and flat stuff but by flicking the remote handlebar leaver the seat drops by about 3 inches to allow for extra clearance whilst enjoying an enthusiastic down hill blast.

Not used it yet in real anger but can see the benefits, would I have bought one for £170 if it hadn't come on the bike (got the original thompson post just in case), no do think I would, why?

Price.
Apparently needs stripping and reluing after every couple of rides.
The nose of the saddle has side to side play of just under 10mm, get used to it though, but assume it could get worse?

Any other questions let me know.
cheers