C59 Cracked BB

[titans]

The first pic shows what looks like a paint crack. I rode it for a few hundred miles and by the time I took it in for service new lines formed in pic 2. Not taking chances so I had the shop sand the area and the BB is toast. Bought new and had a tad over 26k miles. No crashes. If you’re a C59 owner with high mileage please inspect your BB. Attachment 1698005681

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[prototoast]

While it's probably outside of warranty now, it doesn't look beyond the capabilities of carbon repair if you like the frame and want to keep it going.

[quehill]

Agreed. I bet that’s fully fixable.

[vespasianus]

Agree with everyone else. The great benefit of carbon is that things like this can be repaired.

[SteveW]

I would contact Colnago regardless of warranty. I wouldn't expect that
with a C59, they certainly taught their quality so they would probably like to see it. If you follow through with Colnago let us know how they respond.

[FlashUNC]

I would start with Colnago, but given where that crack is, I'm skeptical it can be repaired by a third party shop. It ain't like it's a bash in a chainstay or top tube.

My initial reaction is that frame is toast.

[pdmtong]

Bought new and 26k...chapeau!

An opportunity to select a dance partner for the next 26k...

[peanutgallery]

Wall art, not all carbon is fixable

Bummer, as those are good looking bikes

[titans]

Originally Posted by SteveW

I would contact Colnago regardless of warranty. I wouldn't expect that
with a C59, they certainly taught their quality so they would probably like to see it. If you follow through with Colnago let us know how they respond.

I didn’t get an explanation for what might have caused this crack but I wasn’t really expecting one anyway. I did however get an offer for a new C64 at a reduced price. Pricing aside, would you buy one? Check your BB C59 owners!

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by titans

I didn’t get an explanation for what might have caused this crack but I wasn’t really expecting one anyway. I did however get an offer for a new C64 at a reduced price. Pricing aside, would you buy one? Check your BB C59 owners!

That of course depends on the price!

But if you don't take their offer, get it repaired. A crack like that is very easy to repair and might be much cheaper than you think.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by vespasianus

That of course depends on the price!

But if you don't take their offer, get it repaired. A crack like that is very easy to repair and might be much cheaper than you think.

I agree and DON'T let Colnago repair it. When selling them, we had the metal BB shell break loose on a C40 when trying to take BB cups out. Colnago said they would warranty/repair(all via the distributor..Todson??)..8 MONTHS later it came back, with a $800 repair bill. Be willing to bet Calfee or Ruckus could fix it.

[vespasianus]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I agree and DON'T let Colnago repair it. When selling them, we had the metal BB shell break loose on a C40 when trying to take BB cups out. Colnago said they would warranty/repair(all via the distributor..Todson??)..8 MONTHS later it came back, with a $800 repair bill. Be willing to bet Calfee or Ruckus could fix it.

Eek! That is ridiculous. I had a dent in my top tube, granted it was not big, that ended up costing ~$300 to fix. The hardest part was the decal and painting (where the dent was). On the bottom of the BB, in a solid color, should cost about $200 honestly.

[titans]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

I agree and DON'T let Colnago repair it. When selling them, we had the metal BB shell break loose on a C40 when trying to take BB cups out. Colnago said they would warranty/repair(all via the distributor..Todson??)..8 MONTHS later it came back, with a $800 repair bill. Be willing to bet Calfee or Ruckus could fix it.

Contacted Toby at Hottubes and he said repairable at around $400 and he does repainting too so I think I’m going to send it to him.

[C40_guy]

Originally Posted by titans

Contacted Toby at Hottubes and he said repairable at around $400 and he does repainting too so I think I’m going to send it to him.

Toby is great. And maybe a three hour drive for you. Roadtrip?

[chismog]

I'm surprised to see that the BB lug is failing. That should be about the thickest carbon on the whole bike. Can't imagine what would cause that.