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Just found this when doing some maintenance on my Yeti asr-5. Can't tell if it's a crack or not - what do people think? I'd been noticing a creak for a few weeks but thought it was the BB. It's on the driveside chainstay near the main pivot/bb.
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Looks very very much like a crack to me 🙁
i would say that couls easily turn into a crack
crack I reckon
Crack.
Unlucky.
That's as cracked as a cracked thing.
FUBAR'ed
Bad luck 🙁
What a PITA. It's my bike for the 24/12 in 3 weeks :-(. Also means a 2hr trip to Bromley Bikes to get them to have a look. These things happen I guess. Anyone know what kind of timescale Yeti warranty stuff takes? (if it turns out I need a new rear triangle)
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=709658
http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=219229
Hope it works out ok for you.
That's a carbon rear end isnt it? Looks like a crack to me, but could probably be repaired easily enough I'd guess... one of the advantages of carbon, give these guys a call - [url=
CARBONCYCLEREPAIRS.CO.UK Cycle Repairs[/url], I reckon they'll be able to sort it out for you...
Anyone know... ...Yeti warranty
Doubt it'd be a warranty issue, looks like a rock strike to me? They'd probably do a decent price under their 'crash replacement' scheme though...
Just an idea but if time is an issue could you not buy a new rear triangle when you drop the old one off and then if they decide it is a warranty replacement issue have them refund you the cost of the rear end you bought?
Might be worth having the conversation with Bromley Bikes to see if they will play ball 😕
That looks like it definitely needs replacing.
Not a fatigue crack by the looks of it. I'd say that it looks like impact damage from a "foreign object" crashing into it or, perhaps, a chain? If so, this is not warranty from a fatigue crack and "normal wear and tear" but more something that one would expect to be covered under a cut price crash replacement policy.
The bonus is that, unlike warranty, where a bike company might, reasonably, expect to have the part back to inspect to determine whether it's fatigue or abuse, a crash replacement policy is normally no-quibble i.e. they don't distinguish between a foreign object impacting the frame through no fault of the rider, or you hitting it with a hammer or through just abusing it some how (like with a hammer!).
Hope you get a replacement in time for TwentyFour12
Rob
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Cheers everybody. I'm expecting the worst but that's biking I guess. I've sent Bromley an email with a picture and will wait to see what they say.
I'd be interested to see if it extends under the metal guard, could have started underneath.
I have an 08 Yeti with the carbon swingarm, tempted to look for an alloy replacement if it makes the bike a bit stiffer and increases tyre clearance.
Great service from Bromley Bike Co. - sent the rear triangle to them to have a look at on Monday and received a new one in the post today.
Brilliant, good for you. Good luck in the 24/12 😀
for gratis?
Top service.
Bromley bikes duly noted.
isnt this the 4th forum you have posted this on ? Do you work for a competitor to Yeti ?
Yes - no charge
4th forum? No, I've posted on bikemagic and here.
+1 for Yeti warranty.
Very good and one of the reasons I've just ordered a Yeti 5 alloy to replace the ASR-sl.
localhero94 - Member
Great service from Bromley Bike Co. - sent the rear triangle to them to have a look at on Monday and received a new one in the post today.POSTED 34 MINUTES AGO # REPORT-POST
What superb service. Hats off.
Great service from Bromley Bike Co. - sent the rear triangle to them to have a look at on Monday and received a new one in the post today
Awesome!!
All is well in the world : )
Well, almost....
Firstly I repeat what everybody else says on here, bad luck, great warranty service by Bromley Bikes etc. But will you know if it was a crack through warranty or a rock strike? It seems amazing to me that we are being sold products advertised as "all mountain" that after a whack with a rock (which are numerous on mountains are they not?)they are FUBARED? Is it just me that thinks this is odd?
Doubt it is bad luck imo.
Know someone else who had a rear triangle fail and sure there has been other threads re Yeti rear triangle failure.
Why would the shop(any shop)keep a rear triangle if it was not known to be a weak point and supply foc ❓
4th forum? No, I've posted on bikemagic and here.
sorry, 3rd, Yetifan aswell.
Why would the shop(any shop)keep a rear triangle if it was not known to be a weak point and supply foc
Possibly because their other company is the UK importer/distributor for Yeti?
Why are some folk so cynical when it comes to great customer service - is it really that rare these days?
Simonm - what exactly is your problem? I have not posted this on yeti fan. Even if I did it would be f-all to do with you. This wasn't an anti-yeti thread, it was me trying to get opinions as to whether the damage was a crack or not. Turns out it was, I got great service and will now continue to enjoy my bike. I've had some good opinions and advice on this thread which have been very much appreciated. Then there is yours.
Well said localhero 🙂
simonm seems to be a bit obsessed....
not sure how this comes out as an anti-yeti thread, the crack looks like it may have been damage rather than manufacturer defect and the OP gets exemplary service from their shop (who may also be the importer). Having passed up on one of their stupid cheap ASR7's for an Alpine 160 I can only hope Orange as are as good as Yeti (and recent threads suggest not).
What's even weirder is the critical post appears [i]after[/i] the OP has posted about a positive outcome.
I've googled "Rules of the Internet" and cant find anything about not posting on more than one forum. I also googled "google" and broke the internet, though.... 🙂
I think this shows yeti and bromley bikes in great light, I often multiple post so as to elicit the fastest response.
I've googled "Rules of the Internet" and cant find anything about not posting on more than one forum. I also googled "google" and broke the internet, though....
MC +1
Excellent service, I hope Raleigh turn round my road bike nearly as quick after the shop sent it back on Monday due to a crack right round the BB shell where the carbon stays are bonded in - almighty creaking under power made me look for it 😯