Trek Fuel EX 2010 - Frame Problem

Abras said:

Hi Guys,

After riding my Trek Fuel EX 9 for 3 months, I discovered that I hit the base of the bike as you can see in the picture. 2 months later, another hit, a smaller one.

Can anyone suggest what shoud I do? Do you think my frame is more fragile now? Can I repair this? I remember one thread that I guy put a carbon plane on this part of the bike, where can I find it?

Best Regards,

Rodrigo

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You can't repair a dent like that, but you can probably ride the bike. Just keep an eye on it. Otherwise call Trek and beg for a sympathy discount.

Pisgah said:

You can't repair a dent like that, but you can probably ride the bike. Just keep an eye on it. Otherwise call Trek and beg for a sympathy discount.

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agreed. I'd keep riding it, and watch for it to get worse. Crash replacement is an option, but still going to be expensive with the discount.

Cut up an old tire and zip tie the casing in place. I have a split tube on the down tube of my bike, and it has taken the brunt of several golf ball sized rocks without leaving a mark.

Once a warranty, sympathy and crash replacement is ruled out, you can bondo over the dent and paint over it. You can also attempt to push the dent out with a dent hammer punch system which you can assemble yourself.

Like so. http://www.buy.com/prod/16-dent-rem.../q/sellerid/23032500/loc/66357/213584220.html

Youll have to drill a small hole in the frame to insert a punch. You drive the dent out with the punch with the frame over a wood base. The hole is closed with a piece of vinyl tape.

Aint perfect, but gets the jobs done. Its all a matter of how deft or daft you are with your hands, and if you can get the job done without compromising the frame integrity. I wouldnt make a hole larger than the head of a water bottle bolt.

Another last resort try is to fill that section of tube with water, freeze it, and cross your fingers...