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Re: [yfoil] Paint crack near BB.

Thanks for the info Harry, I'm glad to be part of the group.  I'm even happier to know the crack isn't a major flaw!
 
Phil Gastilo
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> Welcome to the group gentlemen,
>
> Yes the thin crack is normal for the y. You will have to look at the old
> posts as the subject has been covered in great detail.
>
> At different club rides and triathalons, I take a look at each y foil.
> Guess what...all the frames have the thin crack.
> Each owner has aknowledged that its there. It has something to do with
> where the metal BB housing meets at the carbon frame.
>
> Some riders in the past have had them replaced by Trek. But since the frame
> is out of production, I doubt that any such replacements are available.
>
> My gold 56 and blue 59 Y foils still ride fine with the crack.
>
> Harry Varnas
> Southern California
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Fri Nov 5, 2004 7:11 pm

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Well, after 2 years my foil finally developed the thin crck in the paint near the top of the bottom bracket housing. I had talked to a couple of fellow foilers...
Mitts
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Oct 24, 2004
12:02 pm

Yeah, I'd like to know too. Mine showed up after my second ride on it which was its first century! Less than 150 miles and "it" shows up! Hope it's just...
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Oct 25, 2004
2:35 pm

Welcome to the group gentlemen, Yes the thin crack is normal for the y. You will have to look at the old posts as the subject has been covered in great...
Harry Varnas
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Oct 25, 2004
4:05 pm

... Actually, it is a joint where there is an internal carbon lug from the BB 'shell' glued to the inside of the main body 'tube'; not really related to the...
Rick Warner
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Oct 25, 2004
5:41 pm

Thanks for the info Harry, I'm glad to be part of the group. I'm even happier to know the crack isn't a major flaw! Phil Gastilo ... Thanks for the info...
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philgastilo
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Nov 5, 2004
7:11 pm

Hey Rick, Thanks for the insight, I'll definately keep an eye on the crack (that doesn't sound right) but you know what I mean! =) Right now you can barely...
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