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dstepper · 05-17-2009, 09:56 AM

About 6 months ago I broke the rear triangle yesterday I noticed this crack in my frame when we where loading Art's bike into my truck. Went back home and grabed my RFX so I did not miss a ride. Thanks to those that waited for me to get to trailhead.

I seem to only get about 2 years out of a frame before they crank. I broke my 5-Spot in the same place, seat tube between where the shock mounts. Niner replaced the triangle the same day and I hope they have some warranty frames around, I know these frames are backordered and the patch due in two weeks have already been sold.

I tore the frame down this AM and I am taking the frame over to The Path and should know tomorrow about a warranty frame. And no don't tell me to get a different frame that doesn't break, I have one of those, my Turner RFX but this is my light bike and I know that at my weight 225 I push it. I still like the way the RIP rides over the Sultan. Now if Donkey would sell me his new Lenz frame I would jump ship.

Dean

ShinKen · 05-17-2009, 10:06 AM

that sucks Dean!!

dstepper · 05-17-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShinKen

that sucks Dean!!

Yep but we both know Niner will make it right.

Dean

Bryguy17 · 05-17-2009, 10:35 AM

bummer. that is a monster crack too

good luck with the warranty work

VTVic · 05-17-2009, 12:16 PM

Sorry to hear about your frame Dean, but glad you caught it before the ride. It could have been bad out on the trail.

autoduel · 05-17-2009, 02:55 PM

another niner down. all cracking in the same place. defective design? no recall? surprisingly any other brand would be called out.

CalEpic · 05-17-2009, 02:55 PM

That bike was dirty anyway. Time for a new frame.

chupacabra · 05-17-2009, 03:21 PM

New bikes are fun.

1FG rider · 05-17-2009, 03:38 PM

Keeping my fingers crossed for my RIP. So far no problems on mine but I know of three RIP owners that have had frame issues. Seems like its just a matter of time before it gets a cracked triangle or seat tube.

Lor · 05-17-2009, 03:45 PM

It's a turner. ????

CPATCRASH · 05-17-2009, 04:04 PM

Soot! Hope they fix you up fast Dean!

eruizela · 05-17-2009, 04:19 PM

Your an animal Dean.

Albacore · 05-17-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by autoduel

another niner down. all cracking in the same place. defective design? no recall? surprisingly any other brand would be called out.

Defective design = aluminum

DISCO · 05-17-2009, 04:58 PM

Right at the weld again, not sure how the "boutique" brands do their post torch heat treat but it's clear they either need to work on it or spec a thicker seat tube on the larger sizes. Could just be the alloy though, 7000 series may be harder but is brittle compared with 6000. Or aren't these the more ductile scandium alloy?

Either way glad you found it on the truck and not the trail...

Johnny Dirt · 05-17-2009, 10:39 PM

'Tis the season, brah!! I took my broken bike to Switchback earlier this week and had Tim & Jason supe up my 'ok hardtail.
Hope you ride is fixed up fast.
"Way to go big boy!"

J_Sims · 05-18-2009, 09:39 AM

Sorry to see this... the one that I broke was an 07 replaced within 24 hrs and back up and running. It appears that they had made some changes with the gusset and the new one looks a bit more sturdy and has been issue free. It always cracks (no pun intended) me up how all of a sudden we need recalls and people start to talk SH!t about bikes that break when the bottom line is all bikes break. I was hitting stuff that I probably should not have but Niner stepped up and took care of it, no questions, no "where is your receipt" no anything other than here is your new ft triange and have a nice day..

Dean, I hope that you have the same experience...

guero · 05-18-2009, 10:27 AM

a pic is worth a 1000 words...or a cracked frame. j/k

dstepper · 05-18-2009, 04:54 PM

Replacement front triangle here Wednesday. The other option was a $150 up charge to the new RIP frame and wait until mid June when the next shipment comes in. I have dealt with buying frames in production before and they never get delivered on time...normally 1-2 months later than promised. So went with the Demo triangle they had.

Besides the $150 to upgrade to a 2009 RIP frame, I would have needed to buy, new seatpost (different diameter), seat clamp, front derailleur. Plus the new RIP has tapered headtube designed around a 120 fork...not sure my 100 Reba/Pike would work well. Don't really want to buy a new fork.

Tani, from The Path, thanks for getting right on it and getting things resolved...you are the best.

Dean

tradersancho · 05-18-2009, 05:01 PM

I would have given you my frame and $150 and rode my other bike for a few months. I want to get a 2009 frame

dstepper · 05-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradersancho

I would have given you my frame and $150 and rode my other bike for a few months. I want to get a 2009 frame

I had that same thought but if I was going to upgrade I would have gone to the WFO with the new Zoke 44.

Dean

05-17-2009, 09:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
dstepper Over the hill	Cracked 2007 RIP Frame About 6 months ago I broke the rear triangle yesterday I noticed this crack in my frame when we where loading Art's bike into my truck. Went back home and grabed my RFX so I did not miss a ride. Thanks to those that waited for me to get to trailhead. I seem to only get about 2 years out of a frame before they crank. I broke my 5-Spot in the same place, seat tube between where the shock mounts. Niner replaced the triangle the same day and I hope they have some warranty frames around, I know these frames are backordered and the patch due in two weeks have already been sold. I tore the frame down this AM and I am taking the frame over to The Path and should know tomorrow about a warranty frame. And no don't tell me to get a different frame that doesn't break, I have one of those, my Turner RFX but this is my light bike and I know that at my weight 225 I push it. I still like the way the RIP rides over the Sultan. Now if Donkey would sell me his new Lenz frame I would jump ship. Dean Attached Thumbnails __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

05-17-2009, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	that sucks Dean!! __________________ Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly?

05-17-2009, 10:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bryguy17 A little Shaggy	bummer. that is a monster crack too good luck with the warranty work __________________ Chewyeti: you're like the Kool-aid man, but full of carnitas freekengo: oooooooooohhhhhhhhh yyyyyyeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhhhh! SIXSIXONE --- Division26 --- Point1 Racing --- Royal Racing

05-17-2009, 12:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
VTVic STR Veteran	Sorry to hear about your frame Dean, but glad you caught it before the ride. It could have been bad out on the trail. __________________ FS: Bontrager Rhythm Comp Wheelset - Tubeless Ready Dirtmistress' new bike review: "is better than I could have ever dreamed. It made me feel things I never thought possible!

05-17-2009, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
autoduel sandbagger	another niner down. all cracking in the same place. defective design? no recall? surprisingly any other brand would be called out. __________________ Steve Just along for the ride

05-17-2009, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
CalEpic STR Moderator	That bike was dirty anyway. Time for a new frame.

05-17-2009, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
chupacabra STR Veteran	New bikes are fun.

05-17-2009, 03:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
1FG rider The G is for Gear	Keeping my fingers crossed for my RIP. So far no problems on mine but I know of three RIP owners that have had frame issues. Seems like its just a matter of time before it gets a cracked triangle or seat tube.

05-17-2009, 03:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lor Senior Member	It's a turner. ???? __________________ PEACE OUT OPUSKAT

05-17-2009, 04:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
CPATCRASH	Soot! Hope they fix you up fast Dean! __________________ Daily thought: Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs! Cowboy

05-17-2009, 04:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
eruizela mountain bike addict	Your an animal Dean. __________________ Powered by chili cheese fries Tweet me! (add me)- http://twitter.com/ErwinRuiz Facebook (add me) : http://tinyurl.com/qebtkj

05-17-2009, 04:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
DISCO Banned	225? stop counting grams and look at your calories Right at the weld again, not sure how the "boutique" brands do their post torch heat treat but it's clear they either need to work on it or spec a thicker seat tube on the larger sizes. Could just be the alloy though, 7000 series may be harder but is brittle compared with 6000. Or aren't these the more ductile scandium alloy? Either way glad you found it on the truck and not the trail...

05-17-2009, 10:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Johnny Dirt Dirt is Good!	'Tis the season, brah!! I took my broken bike to Switchback earlier this week and had Tim & Jason supe up my 'ok hardtail. Hope you ride is fixed up fast. "Way to go big boy!" __________________ Hipahipa!

05-18-2009, 09:39 AM	#16 (permalink)
J_Sims	Sorry to see this... the one that I broke was an 07 replaced within 24 hrs and back up and running. It appears that they had made some changes with the gusset and the new one looks a bit more sturdy and has been issue free. It always cracks (no pun intended) me up how all of a sudden we need recalls and people start to talk SH!t about bikes that break when the bottom line is all bikes break. I was hitting stuff that I probably should not have but Niner stepped up and took care of it, no questions, no "where is your receipt" no anything other than here is your new ft triange and have a nice day.. Dean, I hope that you have the same experience... __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

05-18-2009, 10:27 AM	#17 (permalink)
guero FOCUSSED.	a pic is worth a 1000 words...or a cracked frame. j/k

05-18-2009, 04:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
dstepper Over the hill	Update Replacement front triangle here Wednesday. The other option was a $150 up charge to the new RIP frame and wait until mid June when the next shipment comes in. I have dealt with buying frames in production before and they never get delivered on time...normally 1-2 months later than promised. So went with the Demo triangle they had. Besides the $150 to upgrade to a 2009 RIP frame, I would have needed to buy, new seatpost (different diameter), seat clamp, front derailleur. Plus the new RIP has tapered headtube designed around a 120 fork...not sure my 100 Reba/Pike would work well. Don't really want to buy a new fork. Tani, from The Path, thanks for getting right on it and getting things resolved...you are the best. Dean __________________ If I'm not lost or getting bushwacked, the trail was too easy. Prescott Valley Houses The Path

05-18-2009, 05:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
tradersancho STR Veteran	I would have given you my frame and $150 and rode my other bike for a few months. I want to get a 2009 frame __________________ I upped my fitness, up yours!

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