Paint chipping away on my Supersix, is this a warranty issue?
09-29-12, 09:59 PM
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Paint chipping away on my Supersix, is this a warranty issue?
Upon flipping my bike over to clean the underside, I noticed the paint has begin to chip away on the bottom of the drive-side dropout. Should I be concerned and take it in for a possible warranty fix? I know cannondale warranties paint for a year, but I'm not even sure if this is something to worry about. Here's a link to the image:
https://i.imgur.com/Zh8sK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Zh8sK.jpg
09-29-12, 10:09 PM
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I assume you have taken the wheel off at least once. I would guess it got chipped when you put it back on. It's easy to do and most people who have ridden their bikes for a while probably have scratches and/or chips in the paint in that area. Why in the world would this be a warranty issue?
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09-29-12, 10:35 PM
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I assume you have taken the wheel off at least once. I would guess it got chipped when you put it back on. It's easy to do and most people who have ridden their bikes for a while probably have scratches and/or chips in the paint in that area. Why in the world would this be a warranty issue?
09-30-12, 05:27 AM
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I assume you have taken the wheel off at least once. I would guess it got chipped when you put it back on. It's easy to do and most people who have ridden their bikes for a while probably have scratches and/or chips in the paint in that area. Why in the world would this be a warranty issue?
Otherwise every single bike frame I've ever owned would have been considered "defective". When you put your wheel in it's normal to miss by a bit - that's why they have little tabs on the brake pads, to guide the tire, and that's why the dropout has extra material, so it can get a bit worn from wheel/cassette/chain impacts.
If this is such a concern then buy a non-painted Ti frame. The harder material (soft aluminum doesn't hold paint well when bumped with harder steel chains or cassettes) won't wear and the fact that it's not painted will make paint a non-issue.
09-30-12, 05:33 AM
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Upon flipping my bike over to clean the underside, I noticed the paint has begin to chip away on the bottom of the drive-side dropout. Should I be concerned and take it in for a possible warranty fix? I know cannondale warranties paint for a year, but I'm not even sure if this is something to worry about. Here's a link to the image:
https://i.imgur.com/Zh8sK.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Zh8sK.jpg
My Super Six HM has the same deal. It's normal.
09-30-12, 05:34 AM
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Otherwise every single bike frame I've ever owned would have been considered "defective". When you put your wheel in it's normal to miss by a bit - that's why they have little tabs on the brake pads, to guide the tire, and that's why the dropout has extra material, so it can get a bit worn from wheel/cassette/chain impacts.
If this is such a concern then buy a non-painted Ti frame. The harder material (soft aluminum doesn't hold paint well when bumped with harder steel chains or cassettes) won't wear and the fact that it's not painted will make paint a non-issue.
Otherwise every single bike frame I've ever owned would have been considered "defective". When you put your wheel in it's normal to miss by a bit - that's why they have little tabs on the brake pads, to guide the tire, and that's why the dropout has extra material, so it can get a bit worn from wheel/cassette/chain impacts.
If this is such a concern then buy a non-painted Ti frame. The harder material (soft aluminum doesn't hold paint well when bumped with harder steel chains or cassettes) won't wear and the fact that it's not painted will make paint a non-issue.
09-30-12, 09:22 AM
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I bought lizard skins frame protectors and cut them small enough to cover the area adjacent the the drop out. I dont know whats uglier.. the Lizard skins or the chips but its on the bottom any way.
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The same thing happened to the dropout on the fork of my 3 month old Supersix. Mine isn't just on the underside though. Mine is about a 0.5 cm diameter chip on the front of the dropout.
I've only removed the front wheel twice and was extremely careful both times. I think it must have happened while it was in the shop once. Perhaps the paint really is extra fragile on new Cannondales?
edited to clarify that I'm not complaining. It's not a big deal to me... just an observation.
I've only removed the front wheel twice and was extremely careful both times. I think it must have happened while it was in the shop once. Perhaps the paint really is extra fragile on new Cannondales?
edited to clarify that I'm not complaining. It's not a big deal to me... just an observation.
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09-30-12, 10:30 AM
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The same thing happened to the dropout on the fork of my 3 month old Supersix. Mine isn't just on the underside though. Mine is about a 0.5 cm diameter chip on the front of the dropout.
I've only removed the front wheel twice and was extremely careful both times. I think it must have happened while it was in the shop once. Perhaps the paint really is extra fragile on new Cannondales?
edited to clarify that I'm not complaining. It's not a big deal to me... just an observation.
I've only removed the front wheel twice and was extremely careful both times. I think it must have happened while it was in the shop once. Perhaps the paint really is extra fragile on new Cannondales?
edited to clarify that I'm not complaining. It's not a big deal to me... just an observation.
And, yes, paint jobs are getting cheaper. My old (entry level) steel frame I got in '99 has a paint job that is tough as nails. My newer bikes, with the particular mention of my beater cyclocross frame I got from Performance (Scattante), all have more fragile paint. It is not something a warranty will cover because it is likely the owner grinding against something that causes the chip, but paint is more fragile than it was. My old Madone actually had rather large flakes coming off from the bottom bracket area and the new Madone already has little microcracks in the paint (particularly visible because the frame is white) in the bottom bracket area. Totally aesthetic, so I don't worry about it.
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09-30-12, 12:59 PM
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09-30-12, 01:43 PM
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Really...I have a no name chinese frame that has paint that is holding up better then my Specialized frames...
09-30-12, 01:54 PM
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09-30-12, 02:13 PM
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Hey, thanks for the responses everybody. I had no idra this was a normal thing. I'll do my best to get out and ride more and to stop obsessing over minuscule details. Thanks again!
10-01-12, 10:59 AM
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The only way to avoid any and all cosmetic imperfections is to hang your bike on the wall, and leave it there.
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