Ive certainly never seen carbon crack like that and ive broken my fair share of carbon bikes. Im not saying i havent encountered my share of cracked carbon frames. Santa cruz bicycles drops price on popular carbon frames. Santa cruz carbon fiber bicycle frames for sale in stock. Santa cruz bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame it determines to be defective. If you want santa cruz level of service youre going to have to pay the extra. Imo, there is no need or benefit to do anything to scratches on cf frames other than if you think doing something is a cosmetic improvement. As it stands, i feel like santa cruz is asking me to spend a considerable amount of money for me, right now on a f up on santa cruzs side of things. This form is also used for nofault crash replacements. Santa cruz hightower lt sports the very capable fox dpx2 rear shock. I realize frame wise there is not much they can do, but i probably wont buy a santa cruz again. Santa cruz bicycles nomad carbon cc xx1 eagle reserve rct coil mountain bike. Find carbon fiber santa cruz bikes for sale with a large selection of new and used bicycles at local bike trader. Santa cruz bicycles manufactures one style of axle, the collet thru axle.
Despite this, carbon is very good at vibration damping. Despite its strength, carbon fiber is a fairly brittle material and some excessive or focused impacts can cause carbon to crack. Cracking my first carbon mountain bike frame florida mtb. This cclevel carbon frame is every bit as stiff and strong as the clevel frame, but weighs about 230 grams less, due to the use of some lighter, stronger, and more expensive carbon fiber. Santa cruz and juliana share trail bragging rights with the 5010furtado. For more than 20 years santa cruz have beeb producing the very best mountain bikes frames in the business. Jun 24, 2015 the santa cruz v10 is best known for winning races and finishing atop the podium. The santa cruz chameleon may be a mountain bike, but it can do the same thing. My frame cracked and santa cruz fixed it for free youtube. Carbon fiber is better for bigger and heavier riders simply because its stronger in the larger sizes. Santa cruzs greg minnaar had an eventful practice in italy, with reports.
Cracked sc trc tallboy carbon frames singletrack magazine. Bikes like the santa cruz bronson carbon are similar in weight to their aluminum versions, but are significantly more durable and responsive. By raminator08 in forum general discussion replies. Santa cruz roadster 20 aero alloy tt frame, chris king headset, carbon fork. Anyone know where they actually have them in stock. Using this material in key places allowed santa cruz to use less material overall, which is what shaves off half a pound from the frame. If a crack appears, a frame should be retired for safety. For carbon production cost and simplicity reasons santa cruz designed the large size so that the syndicate riders the smallest is josh bryceland i at 62 could ride it. Jul 06, 2017 santa cruz hightower lt loses the flip chip because this bike is only meant for 29er wheels. Specialized and trek offer lifetime frame warranties so it doesnt matter. Santa cruz bicycles has heard the cry and went back to the drawing board to create lower priced carbon fiber frames on three of their most popular models. Most of the frame options are now carbon, but there are still a few alloy models in the range. New listing 2020 santa cruz chameleon c mountain bike xl 27.
The broken chain then got itself entangled in the rear derailleur. Remedy on stone and cable scratches on carbon frame. Propain dirt zelvy fort william downhill world cup round 2 7th june 2017. I had a small crash in the whistler bike park that resulted in a crack. Santa cruz offers five years and can repair broken frames. This santa cruz website uses cookies for example to improve and analyze the website, for social media and to ensure that you see relevant ads. Santa cruz bicycles bronson carbon cc mountain bike frame. Leisure lakes bikes stock the latest full suspension santa cruz bicycles. Santa cruz frames are the most desirable out there. Giant frame lifetime warranty my experience cyclechat.
Its first bike, the tazmon, was a single pivot dual suspension ride that challenged established norms and set the tone for what would be a brand on a hunt for perfection and bent on shaking things up. Santa cruz builds lower priced carbon frames, introduces. Santa cruz blur cc carbon frame xl 29 fox float dps sram dub boost mountain. Lifetime frame warranty santa cruz bicycles will repair or replace at its. Santa cruz hightower lt dropping in at ireland ews. Santa cruz hightower carbon cc frame 2017 the colorado. Full suspension santa cruz bicycles leisure lakes bikes. Last night i noticed this hairline crack on the top tube of my carbon bronson the mark near the dropper cable is a bit of gunk left from where i peeled frame protector off ive emailed santacruz with pictures while im waiting for a response what do my fellow bronson owners think anyone else had a crack in this location. Santa cruz carbon fiber bicycle frames for sale in stock ebay. The santa cruz tallboy d scored well in our performance rankings. Were well aware that bikes have been going up in price the last few years, says santa cruzs joe graney. Santa cruz bicycles was founded in 1993 in a space the size of a single car garage in the seabright cannery, in santa cruz california. I thought the paint just chipped on the bottom bracket.
Greg minnaars broken santa cruz v10 val di sole dh world cup. Key to the development of this new oneoff creation is the inhouse carbon fiber facility of santa cruz. Find great deals on ebay for santa cruz tallboy and santa cruz hightower. It was 1993 when santa cruz was founded in a tiny space in santa cruz, california by rob roskopp and rich novak. Fracture is actually breaking or cracking something. When you click on accept, you authorize santa cruz to use the cookies as set for our website. With development aided by one of the most successful teams in world cup downhill history, the santa cruz syndicate, v10 is reflective of the new generation of downhill race bikes in which hightech carbonfiber frames and 27. Who would ever figure their would be such good mountain bike trails in south florida. Frames from santa cruz include the 5010 their mm trail bike, the 150mm travel trailenduro bronson and the aggressive 170mm nomad enduro model. I dont want to wait for them to order from santa cruz. Apr 20, 2016 hi all, just wanted to make a thread about my experience with regards to giant and their lifetime warranty on their frames mainly because i spent aaaaages looking myself. Were well aware that bikes have been going up in price the last few years, says joe graney, who headedup. The only differences are the saddle, frame paint, and a shock tuned for lighter riders.
Stiffness on a bike frame assume a hardtail for clarity is going to come primarily from two sources. As it stands, i feel like santa cruz is asking me to spend a considerable amount of money for me, right now on a f up on santa cruz s side of things. Santa cruz hightower carbon cc frame 2017 for sale at the colorado cyclist. The cc carbon frame is lighter than ever and with the sram eagle 1x12 drivetrain, youll have the means to smash climbs as hard as you crush rock and dirt on the way down. Santa cruz hightower lt is seen here with the hightower in plus mode. The secret life of carbon fiber, cyclings most ubiquitous material. Custom framebuilding is often associated with steel and titanium, but. Are the cracking issues limited to carbon frames or are aluminum. My setup is a carbon 20 medium frame, all xtr components and easton ec90 sl stem, seat post, handlebar and wheels with feathery schwable racing.
The bike even includes a race face aeffect dropper post. Broke my carbon frame the other day, that unmistakable. Santa cruz says it has managed to do all this without sacrificing strength or stiffness compared to the carbon c versions. But while the tallboy frame is offered in aluminum as well as carbon, juliana has stuck with only the latter frame material.
One of the first santa cruz mountain bikes, the tazmon, was a single pivot dual suspension bike that rattled established sensibilities and helped define their then ethos of simply advanced. When i was riding i did not realize the carbon frame cracked. Frame size choices have changed significantly on the carbon model. Fortunately, the risk of this is getting lower as better wheels are. I couldnt go back to aluminum after riding carbon bikes. Dubbed simply carbon, the new frames are identical in shape and geometry to the higher end carbon c versions, but a different grade of carbon material sees the frame weight increase by about 250 to 280 grams. Were well aware that bikes have been going up in price the last few years, says joe graney, who headedup the project at santa cruz. The alloy heckler is a 150mm trail bike which is excellent value. Starting with butted aluminium, before moving on to hydroformed alloy and unidirectional carbon, santa cruz have led the way in terms of materials from the very beginning.
Increased stiffness means less bump absorption, which can be uncomfortable after a few hours. Cracked ones, and other frame related issues pinkbike forum. Apr 03, 2018 splitting duties between his signature inspired skye 24. While the frame geometry is undeniably dialedin, santa cruz opted for some less than stellar components on this particular build. I guess im worried that after spending so much and scouring for. If you want a lively allmountain monster that will handle it all, you have got to get your hands on the revamped santa cruz bicycles nomad 4 cc x01 complete mountain bike. The stiffness of a carbon frame means that power is transferred efficiently and the whole ride feels very responsive. Tolerances are kept so super tight, youre virtually guaranteed your.
All julianas are built around santa cruz frames, so the joplin is basically the same bike as the santa cruz tallboy. May 23, 2016 the 10 things you didnt know about carbon fiber. Santa cruz has been pumping out updated and brand new bikes at a surprising pace over the past several months. Santa cruz builds lower priced carbon frames, introduces new. Unfortunately, designing a carbon bike frame to be indestructible would make it uselessly heavy. Their so good that i cracked my rental bikes carbon frame. We feel the components fit the style of riding intended for the bike but skimped in performance. If a carbon frame cracks from fatigue, it shows small crack in the paint, then.
Jun 24, 2014 santa cruz bicycles has heard the cry and went back to the drawing board to create lower priced carbon fiber frames on three of their most popular models. Santa cruz bicycles nomad 4 cc x01 complete mountain bike. Looking to buy a santa cruz chameleon, but i just need a frame. Santa cruzs hightower was just released a year ago, benefiting from the companys continued refinement of the vpp suspension system.
Hi all, just wanted to make a thread about my experience with regards to giant and their lifetime warranty on their frames mainly because i spent aaaaages looking myself. Stiffness and material behaviour primer pt i santa cruz bicycles. The v10 is the most successful downhill bike in history, and the new v10 shows no signs of slowing down. Lifetime frame warranty santa cruz bicycles will repair or replace at its option any frame it determines to be defective. In fact, santa cruz only makes their largest sized mountain bikes in carbon because aluminum isnt strong enough to give the performance they want. The carbon fiber frame is what sets santa cruz at the top of the bike world extremely lightweight and incredibly durable. Back in august i decided to treat myself to a new carbon frame bike the giant defy advanced 2 after about 8 weeks and. The inside of a frame, the steerer, etc, are bare and constantly exposed to water and grease without any problems.
The rear triangle of my carbon santa cruz talboy from 2012 just snapped. Jun 28, 2010 frame size choices have changed significantly on the carbon model. So is this just a crack in the finish of my bronson or. List a bike that you want to sell or trade for free. Talked to a guy at santa cruz, he will send me a bronson frame and throw in a. They continually strive to improve quality control measures frames go through rigorous tolerance, alignment, critical dimension and weld checks throughout production, only to do it again before each process at their warehouse in santa cruz quality control, powdercoat, decal and assembly.
This topic has 80 replies, 36 voices, and was last updated 5 years ago by devs. Make a warranty claim for your bike santa cruz bicycles. The santa cruz v10 is best known for winning races and finishing atop the podium. To learn more about cookies, click on cookie policy. The 10 things you didnt know about carbon fiber bicycling. Splitting duties between his signature inspired skye 24. A new manufacturing partnership has allowed santa cruz bicycles to drop the prices on the carbon frames of some of its mostpopular models. With development aided by one of the most successful teams in world cup downhill history, the santa cruz syndicate, v10 is reflective of the new generation of downhill race bikes in which hightech carbon fiber frames and 27. May 06, 2010 2011 santa cruz carbon v10 images and specs. Get the best deals on santa cruz carbon fiber bikes when you shop the largest online.
Repairing a carbon frame can compromise your safety and will void the warranty. Were working hard, but safely to fulfil all orders in time we thank you for your patience. Just picked up a new santa cruz nomad carbon full xtr build with a. Santa cruz hightower lt features the new santa cruz carbon wheels. Stories from real people who are blending the outdoors with the everyday, the latest information about gear we love, advice to get you into a new activity or take your passion to the next level, and trip reports to help you plan your next adventure.