I just completed my third ever ride on my new Kestrel Talon. Man, I really love this bike!
This morning however, I noticed a small 'gap' or 'crack' near the seat-clamp screw which has me concerned. Its on the left hand side (if you're sitting on the bike) of the seatpost clamp screw and looks like a very uniform half-circle gap that almost looks like its there for a reason. I'm wondering if this is supposed to be there or if its a crack.
I haven't adjusted the seatpost since getting the bike, but they did adjust it at the store when I was fitted after my purchase.
I'm hoping I'm just being paranoid of my new 'baby', but any comments would be appreciated.
[email hidden] (Fred) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Hi,
I just completed my third ever ride on my new Kestrel Talon. Man, I really love this bike!
This morning however, I noticed a small 'gap' or 'crack' near the seat-clamp screw which has me concerned. Its on the left hand side (if you're sitting on the bike) of the seatpost clamp screw and looks like a very uniform half-circle gap that almost looks like its there for a reason. I'm wondering if this is supposed to be there or if its a crack.
I haven't adjusted the seatpost since getting the bike, but they did adjust it at the store when I was fitted after my purchase.
I'm hoping I'm just being paranoid of my new 'baby', but any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, Fred [email hidden]
I don't think it's anything to be alarmed about. I've noticed the same thing on my recently purchased Talon. The tighter the seat-clamp bolt, the slightly larger the "crack". I've assumed that it's a natural result of stress associated with the seat cluster assembly.
A cracked frame is never, never, never good. Mate, do yourself a favor and take it back to the shop tommorrow.
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[email hidden] (Fred) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Hi,
I just completed my third ever ride on my new Kestrel Talon. Man, I really love this bike!
This morning however, I noticed a small 'gap' or 'crack' near the seat-clamp screw which has me concerned. Its on the left hand side (if you're sitting on the bike) of the seatpost clamp screw and looks like a very uniform half-circle gap that almost looks like its there for a reason. I'm wondering if this is supposed to be there or if its a crack.
I haven't adjusted the seatpost since getting the bike, but they did adjust it at the store when I was fitted after my purchase.
I'm hoping I'm just being paranoid of my new 'baby', but any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, Fred [email hidden]
I don't think it's anything to be alarmed about. I've noticed the same thing on my recently purchased Talon. The tighter the seat-clamp bolt, the slightly larger the "crack". I've assumed that it's a natural result of stress associated with the seat cluster assembly.
I appreciate the comments on this. I contacted Kestrel customer service (great response from these folks) and it turns out that this gap is indeed supposed to be present. Its actually a void in the carbon mold that allows the integrated seat clamping mechanism to close around the seatpost - the tighter the seatpost is clamped the larger the gap appears.
Subsequent visits to my LBS confirmed that all the Kestrels there had this present, although its not too obvious if the seat post isn't clamped in securely.
- Fred
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A cracked frame is never, never, never good. Mate, do yourself a favor and take it back to the shop tommorrow.
[email hidden] (Roger Wrolstad) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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[email hidden] (Fred) wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...
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Hi,
I just completed my third ever ride on my new Kestrel Talon. Man, I really love this bike!
This morning however, I noticed a small 'gap' or 'crack' near the seat-clamp screw which has me concerned. Its on the left hand side (if you're sitting on the bike) of the seatpost clamp screw and looks like a very uniform half-circle gap that almost looks like its there for a reason. I'm wondering if this is supposed to be there or if its a crack.
I haven't adjusted the seatpost since getting the bike, but they did adjust it at the store when I was fitted after my purchase.
I'm hoping I'm just being paranoid of my new 'baby', but any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks, Fred [email hidden]
I don't think it's anything to be alarmed about. I've noticed the same thing on my recently purchased Talon. The tighter the seat-clamp bolt, the slightly larger the "crack". I've assumed that it's a natural result of stress associated with the seat cluster assembly.
"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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and it turns out that this gap is indeed supposed to be present. Its actually a void in the carbon mold that allows the integrated seat clamping mechanism to close around the seatpost - the tighter the seatpost is clamped the larger the gap appears.
Interesting. I've never heard of a carbon fibre manufacturer *designing* cracks into their structures - in fact they usually go to considerable lengths to avoid cracks - but I'm sure they wouldn't tell lies...
I'm glad I ride titanium :-) See crack? Dump frame.
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"Fred" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...
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and it turns out that this gap is indeed supposed to be present. Its actually a void in the carbon mold that allows the integrated seat clamping mechanism to close around the seatpost - the tighter the seatpost is clamped the larger the gap appears.
Interesting. I've never heard of a carbon fibre manufacturer *designing* cracks into their structures - in fact they usually go to considerable lengths to avoid cracks - but I'm sure they wouldn't tell lies...
I'm glad I ride titanium :-) See crack? Dump frame.
