repairing a crack in my frame.

Oct. 6, 2007, 8:48 p.m.

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anyone have a spare 02' VPS chainstay kicking around?

Trying to weld the crack is, IMO, a dangerous option.

The chainstays on the older VPS bikes were prone to failure. Everyone I've ever talked to about it said that Norco has been great about helping owners out with either warranty or crash replacement. You would be better to go that route.

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Oct. 6, 2007, 8:52 p.m.

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I can't think of the proper word, but i heard from a bike shop that norco put a lifetime warranty on all of there frames they had sold or something :S In other words if you bought it 10 years ago with a 5 year warranty, it now has a lifetime warranty… Don't quote me on it though, but thats what a guy at a norco dealer told me

Oct. 6, 2007, 9:40 p.m.

J-Kwon

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I can't think of the proper word, but i heard from a bike shop that norco put a lifetime warranty on all of there frames they had sold or something :S In other words if you bought it 10 years ago with a 5 year warranty, it now has a lifetime warranty… Don't quote me on it though, but thats what a guy at a norco dealer told me

no such thing. I think you are thinking about crash replacement.
not that it matters. a year old VPS frames run at 300-400bux.

Oct. 8, 2007, 10:39 p.m.

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duck tape,

Oct. 8, 2007, 10:42 p.m.

DaveM

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I wouldn't be surprised at all if Norco either had something kicking around, or if one of their newer chainstays would fit. Get your LBS to contact them.

Oct. 8, 2007, 11:54 p.m.

biggles604

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anyone have a spare 02' VPS chainstay kicking around? or old frame? I'm going to school and don't want to drop the money on a new bike right now.

135mm or 150mm spacing. If you need a 150. pm me.

Oct. 9, 2007, 10:39 a.m.

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thanks biggles, I will PM you if needed. I was looking to buy a new frame but might just check out what my warranty is on the chainstay.

Oct. 9, 2007, 10:40 a.m.

james

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double suspension frames only have a 5 year warranty. but usually Norco is pretty good about it. It also depends on were the crack is, and if the original proof of purchase is provided.

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Oct. 9, 2007, 1 p.m.

nouseforaname

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double suspension frames only have a 5 year warranty. but usually Norco is pretty good about it. It also depends on were the crack is, and if the original proof of purchase is provided.

5 years is a lifetime for an aluminium frame. Anyone who is sending it on a frame with more than 5 seasons (never mind that we can ride all year round) should have their head examined. Either that or start buying lottery tickets.

Oct. 10, 2007, 5:44 a.m.

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5 years is a lifetime for an aluminium frame

same thinking with aluminium handlebars..change mine very season, no point in taking risks for sake of $$$

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Oct. 10, 2007, 1:25 p.m.

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