Originally Posted by
stin
Just took delivery of a new Diamondback Century Sport. There are a couple of defects (bent front large chainring, warped front brake rotor) but the most serious appears to be the cracks around the axle nut in the front fork.
(this fork is listed as 'Full Monocoque Carbon "CFT",')
Requesting opinions. Can anyone confirm this looks dangerous and should not be ridden? Or is it a paint issue?
The box had no shipping damage but it looks like this bike has some problems....
Will be contacting the seller (bikes direct) in the morning, but wanted any info possible.
Thank you!
I'm new and can't post links or attach pics
. I uploaded the pic here:
i.imgur.com/ tV62uJg.jpg (remove the space)
Lots of details missing about your purchase (where what when why), but none of these things should be acceptable when buying a new bike.
Was the shipping box you received the original bike's box? I don't know how Bike Directs operate, but It is possible that it was removed from its original box, handled & shipped in another box.