Hi everybody,

After the club ride on Saturday I was cleaning up the bike and found a new 2" crack (split) in my left side chainstay. (I heard some unusual sounds during the ride but could not figure out what was causing it)  It is a titanium frame, purchased second hand thus no warranty.  Has anybody here ever had a Ti frame repaired?  Maybe know of a shop that can do this kind of work? I have searched the internet without much luck. Maybe just suck it up and get a new frame? 

Thanks, T

Bill Holland builds custom titanium frames and is located in Spring Valley.  I was in his shop recently and he had a Seven and in for repair.

I would think that even second hand a titanium bike should be bomb proof and it should be covered under warranty even if you are not the original owner.

HOLLAND CYCLES
3735 KENORA DRIVE
SPRING VALLEY CA 91977
619-469-1772

You can give him a call and ask him if he can fix it.

I would also try the manufacturer.

Judy

Oh.. by the way raleigh.. Since you said you might suck it up and buy a new ti bike.. I did a test ride on one of Bill Hollands this weekend and it was awesome..

a process called Exogrid...  Carbon on the inside.. Ti outside...

Here are some pictures of the ride.



http://picasaweb.google.com/55HeyJude/BoulevardRide/photo?authkey=BewAg_9pDz4#5199328876698328034

Judy

Don't bother looking anywhere else. Take it to Bill Holland. No one else even comes close.

Thanks,  I had already talked to Bill Holland about the repair...it does seem like he is the guy to go see in San Diego.  There is still quite a bit of expense and time required for this job and I am not sure I like the frame enough to invest it.  I know...that is a decision only I can make.  Maybe get a low cost replacement for now and fix the Ti later.  Still might go by Litespeed Dealer and see what they have to say...you never know???

T

Lightspeed should stand behind their product.  They have a lifetime warranty.

Check with the company..

 
If anything attests to our obsession with perfection, it's our lifetime guarantee*. At Litespeed, we know you're in it for the long haul, and so are we. We put our heart and soul into every bicycle frame we build--and we back it all up with a lifetime warranty*.

We are committed to the satisfaction of Litespeed customers. The warranty information stated below explains your rights and privileges as a Litespeed owner.

This limited warranty is a complete and exclusive statement of Litespeed's obligations. Litespeed makes no express or implied warranties including, without limitation, warranty of liability, whether in contact, in tort, under any warranty, in negligence or otherwise, shall not exceed the return of the amount of purchase price paid by the purchaser. Under no circumstances shall Litespeed be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, without limitation, damage to property and other economic loss.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damage. The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to your situation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, depending on which state you are in. Litespeed does not authorize or permit anyone else, including its dealers, to make any other warranties, express or implied, for Litespeed.

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http://www.litespeed.com/2006/warranty.aspx

Tony,
  I've got a Giant TCRc1 (Medium Frame) that I can loan you while your steed is being re-shod if you are interested.  We're pretty close geographically so if you want to swing by and check the fit let me know.  My home phone is 858 672-6209, and I'll be home after 1:00 PM tomorrow.
P.S.
Bring your own pedals
regards
Dave

Dave,  Thank you so much.  I will call you tomorrow and maybe we can work something out.  I do have to work tomorrow but will give you a call somtime after 3PM.  You guys are awesome!

T