This Can't Be Good-Big Hit

[Discostu]

So I was just getting my 2003 Big Hit Expert ready for Killington today and I noticed something very bad. I was checking the drivetrain and noticed the hanger was bent, so i pulled it off and i went to put a new one on, but it wouldn't fit. The dropout was spread out so the space was too large and the hanger would not match up. About a week ago i noticed I had a really badly bent rear axle, so it looks like I know where the problem comes from.

Another problem is, I bought the frame used on Ridemonkey's Buy and sell, so I'm unsure whether I can get a Spec. warranty. What do I do?

I think I can get something together so I can ride today, but I'm not sure if I trust this thing, in the last 2 weeks I have had 1 bent axle, 1 bent profile spindle and now 1 bent big hit frame!

[DaveM]

Specialized Warranty Statement (http://specialized.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/specialized.cfg/php/enduser/fattach_get.php?p_sid=h2n*QEch&p_tbl=9&p_id=1008&p_created=1076540830)

It says warranty is for original owners only. It's not really a warranty issue anyways as the damage is not a manufacturers defect. You might try for some type of crash replacement discount, but they really don't have to do anything for you.

[carter]

That happened to mine, I just hit it with some wood till it was perfect again.

[IFO]

yeah sounds like u prolly gunna have to pony up for a replacement seat stay assembly...

u can try to "tap" the drop out area back to shape but you'll def. be making that area weaker... Alloy dont like to get bent...

while u could try to have your LBS warrenty it, i doubt you have much chance at it...

i did the same thing to my 01 BIGHIT and fully expected to pay for a replacement, but my LBS "hooked me up" with a new one on the spot...

Dizzy cycles is teh :thepimp: spot...:D

[aShogunNamedMarcus]

Thats happened to a few of us. My 03 big hit dh was a month old when I ripped my derailleur off and stretched it.

Just put the old hanger in the front bolt/screw hole, leave the other bolt/screw out and lightly tap it with either a rubber mallet or a hammer on a peice of wood.

If that fails, then procede onto warranty clain. While your at it, check the rest of the bike over as you could find other issues with it.

[NickS]

Try to warrenty it if they dont just buy the new chain stay piece.

[DaveM]

Just remember the next time you complain about the high cost of bikes that part of the cause is from people claiming warranty when they don't deserve it.

[IFO]

true... spreading the dropout tip on the seatstay is NOT a warrenty item...

but some LBS's will look after it, depends on where eyou go, and how well they know you...

[Discostu]

I'm going to tell them exactly what happened, and most likely I'll have to pony up the $$$, but I guess thats what I get for buying used. The only thing I ever warrantied was a Z1 MCR that came brand new out of the box in a puddle of oil before I even mounted it. So I'm not out to get something I don't deserve, I just have to decide what the best route is to getting this resolved. I think that route is bending it back for now, and paying to get it replaced later.

[Slamigo]

karma is on your side then...

[IFO]

Originally posted by Slamigo
karma is on your side then...

agreed...

i would try to bend it back, but be prepared for the tip to crack or break off...

luckily i think a seatstay assembly is not expensive... and they may even be able to "crash repalcement" policy it for you...

depending on your LBS....