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Post by top15 on Sept 16, 2014 19:32:15 GMT
I have just got back from the Breacon Beast which was great until the rear swing arm on the frame cracked leaving about 3mm holding the bike together (really glad I stopped for a banana and looked at the bike), when I got back I took it back to the shop and spoke to ATB (Whyte owners) who advised me they know that part has issues which is why they redesigned the part on other bikes.
When I asked why they had not recalled the bikes or advised users of the issue the said " its not affecting all bike only a few" so if you own one of these call ATB and get the part replaced with the new one before it fails and hurts you.
I'll be getting most of my money back but its a real shame as I like Whyte bikes.
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 20:14:16 GMT
Lucky you didn't have an accident. The terrain in Brecon is not easy on bikes. Didn't you finish or have to abandon?
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Post by wolfenstein on Sept 16, 2014 20:18:47 GMT
My fork died..and dont even ask about the rear hub bearings  |
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Post by top15 on Sept 16, 2014 20:49:26 GMT
Lucky you didn't have an accident. The terrain in Brecon is not easy on bikes. Didn't you finish or have to abandon? Really glad I noticed it before it feel to bits and got hurt, I had to walk for miles pushing the bloody bike. Going back next your to finish it.... The Beast is heavy on the bike a wolfenstein, did you finish it though? |
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Post by Jimbo on Sept 16, 2014 21:20:04 GMT
I got an annoying squeak on the 8k climb but fortunately went when I went through some water. Must have been all the red dust getting in the joints somewhere. Your bike would never have made it down the Gap if it was broken that was really tough on every part of the bike and your hands!
I was slower this time round at 5 hrs 22 but got really held up on the first major climb of the day. 5 of us got round without a puncture which was pretty amazing. Great event but probably going to try something different next year like C2C.
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Post by wolfenstein on Sept 17, 2014 15:39:32 GMT
top15 .. yah finish it roughly 7hours  ..4hrs (ish) on strava moving time...did a lot of stopping tbh. This may sound as an excuse but a lot of things go wrong for me that day, still grateful to finished in one piece though. I will be not be very friendly with other riders and them majestic view next time and concentrate on time.
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Post by top15 on Sept 17, 2014 18:45:19 GMT
the most important thing guys is you finished it unlike my bike but next year I'll be going back
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Post by wolfenstein on Sept 17, 2014 21:33:11 GMT
the most important thing guys is you finished it unlike my bike but next year I'll be going back Say hello to me and motozulu next year  |
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Post by top15 on Sept 17, 2014 21:57:34 GMT
the most important thing guys is you finished it unlike my bike but next year I'll be going back Say hello to me and motozulu next year Will do defo boys. |
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..4hrs (ish) on strava moving time...did a lot of stopping tbh. 