The cracks that appear near the BB in most instances are just a cosmetic
crack in the paint; it is not a defect, not a problem. There is a glue
joint there that flexes; paint is not all that flexible so over time it
cracks. No big deal.

- rick


PS - What size Y are you looking for?


On 3/4/07, tommo2469 <scoutah1heli@... > wrote:
>
> Hi guy's,
>
> I've just read through the bikes that are for sale and thought my reply
> to these guy's would end up on the address but i failed to see that
> they have been posted! so if you still have your bikes up for graps,
> please could you let me know what you have, where you are in the world,
> price and some photo's so i can see the bike and the hard wear etc.
>
> Can anyone please tell me anything about the cracks that appear at the
> Bottom Bracket area? Can they be fixed or is it a case of kissing good
> bye to the frame and looking esle where? I did not buy the bike from
> Trek. Do they still make the frame or offer a repair service for a
> price? Was this a weak point and if so will the bike fall in half??
>
> Cheers guy's
>
> Regards
>
> Tommo
>
>
>


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