Bottom bracket, should I be worried?

AstraMonti

As I was cleaning the bike I noticed something new.





It looks and feels like it's only the paint.. but it's worrying me all together.

What do you think?

niceonetom

Yeah, that's fcuked.

I'll give you a tenner for it.

at1withmyself

Ya its just the paint. If your really worried though you could remove the bottom bracket and check the inside but I don't think that's neccessary.

DualFrontDiscs

Spray EVERYTHING silver.

DFD.

rottenhat

This is why you should never clean your bike.

FISMA

Did you buy the bike new from a dealer? What kind of frame is it?

It could just be the paint chipping. If you tap it does it sound cracked? If you flex it - anything unusual?

Are you a gear masher? What's your weight? Have you ever dumped the bike?

If I bought this frame brand new from a dealer, I would take it back to them. Additionally, I would write a letter to the company, with pictures, and explain to them that your are unsure whether the bike is safe or not. Put the onus on them. If you bought a new bike, from a dealer, if there is any hint of a problem you''ll get a new frame.

This is why I swear by Treks and Cannondales. They stand by their product. Even if I hit a tree they have a fair replacement policy.

I am not worried about the images shown, just concerned. Carbon is very difficult to diagnose. I cracked a carbon Trek once - chain stay tube, and still managed to nurse it home about 15 miles at 15mph.

feck sake lads

it does look bad but i would safely say it's the paint.but to be sure take it to your nearest bike mechanic,if it's still under warranty look for a new frame;)

blorg

Looks like paint to me. I'm pretty sure I've seen similar.

Lumen

You probably wouldn't notice it if you had a black bike.

You'll know if your bottom bracket shell is cracked - the BB will start making clicking noises.

AstraMonti

Cheers guys, twas looking nasty that's why I asked