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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

After what happened to my frame, I'm leery about...

After what happened to my frame, I'm leery about any carbon frame. That said, I've been climbing hills and doing descents all week long. So far no problems and I'm really enjoying the new frame. All...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-18, 11:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Thank you! very much appreciated. The new frame...

Thank you! very much appreciated. The new frame feels so much more responsive and stiff. I thought it might just be in my head, so headed to go do some more steep hill climbs. The power transfer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-14-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Dear forum members. Took a while, but finally got...

Dear forum members. Took a while, but finally got my new frame this past weekend. Sorry for wait.

Colnago sent me a new frame and my LBS transferred all the components from the old bike to the new...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-18, 05:32 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

@ mongol777. I'm not sure yet if I'll get to keep...

@ mongol777. I'm not sure yet if I'll get to keep the broken frame. I'd like to keep it. Might consider getting it fixed if the price isn't too bad and as I upgrade my current ride, I'll slowly build...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-18, 06:18 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

I have very good news to report. Colnago...

I have very good news to report.

Colnago will be sending me a new frame! They asked if a black frame will be okay with me. The matt black frame colour was not sold in Japan, so my LBS wanted to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Makes the most sense to me that an impact...

Makes the most sense to me that an impact occurred during shipment from the Factory to LBS. Colnago argued that a dent or damage would've appeared on the box. Colnago asked the LBS if there was any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-18, 10:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

My previous email to the LBS may have seemed a...

My previous email to the LBS may have seemed a bit strong, but I felt I had to place some fire under them to speed up the process.

Late last night I received an email from my LBS. The news from my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-18-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Local government trains in Japan don't have a...

Local government trains in Japan don't have a special baggage area. They don't even have a special car for bicycles. When I did transport my bike, I placed it in the last car. There is a large area...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-18, 08:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Interesting that you mention that. As I was going...

Interesting that you mention that. As I was going up the hill, I first took it easy and shifted the big ring to the smaller one. I shifted the rear derailleur to a smaller gear and proceeded to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-18, 05:31 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

The latest news from the bike shop. They are...

The latest news from the bike shop.

They are still discussing the matter with Colnago and have informed me that this matter will probably take a long time to resolve. The shop is trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-18, 11:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

CliffordK, I didn't take a photo from that angle....

CliffordK, I didn't take a photo from that angle. The bike is currently at the shop, so I am unable to provide such a photo.

Yes. It a type of alloy guard. Either molded into the frame during...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

I have received news from Colnago and the bike...

I have received news from Colnago and the bike shop. Quite disappointing.

Colnago said they've analysed the photos and have determined after communicating with experts that the bike must've been...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 08:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Yes. It's carbon fibre :innocent:

Yes. It's carbon fibre :innocent:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Luckily I didn't get hurt. It was a steep climb....

Luckily I didn't get hurt. It was a steep climb. Somehow after the bike halted, I managed to maintain balance until I was able to un-clip my shoes. Afterwards I kept wondering what would've happened...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 07:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

If they'll give me my money back or offer a...

If they'll give me my money back or offer a different brand, then I'll also be very happy. The shop doesn't sell Trek, but they have plenty of other brands including Specialized, Cannondale and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 07:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Customer service is still great in Japan. Most of...

Customer service is still great in Japan. Most of the time it amazes me. Sometimes it can also be so systematic in its approach that it can be very confusing for foreigners and in their kind approach...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-12-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

On a couple of rides before the incident. I...

On a couple of rides before the incident. I remember hearing some kind of knocking/ stress sound when going over a bump. At the time I forgot about it as I couldn't see any cracks.

There might as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-18, 05:00 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

No I didn't. It was in the moment as I shifted to...

No I didn't. It was in the moment as I shifted to smaller gears and got out of the saddle.

Yes! Soon I'll have those 10 posts :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-18, 12:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Yes. I bought it brand new from the shop.

Yes. I bought it brand new from the shop.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-18, 10:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

I will post photo's as soon as I can. This forum...

I will post photo's as soon as I can. This forum states that I need more than 10 posts before I can upload any photos or URL's
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-18, 10:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

Ideally I would. What I failed to mention is that...

Ideally I would. What I failed to mention is that my Japanese language ability over a phone is still very poor and the shop doesn't have an email address. They did tell me they'll send an email to me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-18, 09:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,863
Posted By Futago

New Colnago C-RS frame broke during hill climbing.

Dear forum members,

I'm new to this forum. Hope this post is in the correct space.

Almost 3 months ago I purchased a Colnago C-RS. I've been loving the ride and this past Saturday I decided to...
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