Slider crack - maybe?
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Midnight
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My fear!
chicorider
Zen MBB Master
Mine did the exact same thing, within the first couple months. Like you, I applied torque to spec. I took pics and sent them to Robert Holler. He recommended that I not continue using the part and sent me a replacement, free of charge. I've been fine ever since.
Robertas
Member
I will check mine, as had some boom adjustments and manipulated with these bolts.
Rolling Along
Active Member
I just checked today and mine looks similar to Robertas. Both sides.
Rolling Along
Active Member
I only have 3375 miles on my V20c. I have never had the bike in a bike repair stand. So no chance of somehow clamping it too hard. My adjustments were within the first month or two. I bought the torque wrench set recommended by Cruzbike and always torqued to specs.
When I examined it today, I am not sure if it has something to do with the way the part is made.
When I examined it today, I am not sure if it has something to do with the way the part is made.
Midnight
Member
Hoping it’s just an outer layer issue - not structural
Rolling Along
Active Member
Appears that way. I just rode it 35 miles yesterday. Let's see what Mathew Fy finds inside.
vmi1056
Active Member
I was curious and checked mine today and noticed the exact same thing. I’m leaning towards design because the “cracks”, and I’m using that term loosely, are exactly the same length, in the same spot on both sides and perfectly straight, as in the part was made with that detail. That being said, you can definitely take your fingernail and feel the line. I have faith CB support will address this soon.
Mathew Fy
GRU
Follow up. I've replaced mine, back to the original straight slider. On the inside of my curved slider I can't see the crack, but my fingernail catches on a corresponding ridge on each side. So probably the resin has failed.
I sent a message to Cruzbike through the "Contact Us" web link. I'm sure this will be addressed.
When the version 2 Race Case was failing they sent me an updated one with screws. “Race Cases did not meet our standards for durability.”
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I sent a message to Cruzbike through the "Contact Us" web link. I'm sure this will be addressed.
When the version 2 Race Case was failing they sent me an updated one with screws. “Race Cases did not meet our standards for durability.”
New race case?
Cruzbike just released a new video about attaching lights and mirrors to a v20... Shows a new design race case. Looks a little boxy, Matt black, more robust bidon holders, flag and light attachments.... But it's not up on the website....
forum.cruzbike.com
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Rolling Along
Active Member
Mathew, is that the outer sides only that your fingernail catches a ridge? I assume you did not find anything unusual on the inside.
Mathew Fy
GRU
I can feel the crack on the inside as well, corresponding to the location and length of the outer cracks. (above post has been edited for clarity)
The good news is that I've probably been riding a few thousand miles on it like this, so it must be pretty robust!
Still, I'm setting this damaged one aside. I ordered a replacement curved slider to use until Crusbike can get this sorted out. I suspect it would take some time. Maybe a redesign with additional material at the weak area?
Midnight
Member
Did you main directly to Robert via this forum?
