Today, I was this close to blowing a gasket(this close)...I was getting ready for my lunchtime ride, took this weekend's race number off my bike and noticed a small hairline crack in the top tube, next to the seat post. Commence FREAK OUT!I called Colorado Multisport, where I had bought the bike not 8 months ago, in a frenzy and brought it to them for further inspection...We tried long and hard to get the seat post out, but it was jammed into the seat tube at an apparent wrong angle....It took a dead-blow hammer to eventually get it out revealing a long and spidery crack down the inside of the seat tube, as well as a signifivant amout of dirt (???).
As well, Aaron at the shop checked the torque on the seat post clamp and informed me that I overtightened it... FALSE! ... Now anybody that really knows me, in all of my anal retentive, OCD glory; about my bikes, my lawn...my EVERYTHING, would know that I am a meticulous nut case....If the clamp says 4NM then you can damn well bet that it was tightened to 4NM (Newton meters). Apparently the "wedged" seat post had done something to displace the pressure on the seat clamp.
We commenced to take photos and sent them to Cervelo, as this crack should be well covered under their LIFETIME WARRANTY! No word back today...Continue FREAK OUT!!!
Let's hope the boys at Colorado Multisport and Cervelo do what's right and get me a P2C that isn't cracked and FAST....We leave for CDA in T-minus 11 days and counting...Let's face it, riding something other than the bike I have trained on for the last 8 months is certainly an unwanted mental obstacle, let alone a physical one.
To be continued...Still FREAKING OUT!
7 comments:
OMG, I just blew a gasket reading this! Stay mentally strong, It will work out, but WHAT THE F@@K! Not ideal timing!
They've gotta cover that sort of thing, the bike can't be that old. Now, you are being tested mentally, so stay strong in the mind. Just like on race day, you'll have to maintain composure, take the task on at full force, and get it done. So this will all work out. It's not about the bike...it's the about the engine on the bike.
Not to minimize this situation but remember it's just a 'thing'. The good thing about things is that they are material goods that can be replaced.
Fact of the matter is, you will have a bike on J22 and what's important is that your healthy body in tip top shape will be riding that baby in T3.
Freaking out helps nothing so take a few deep breaths and realize that no matter what this situation will work out just fine.
It's out of your hands, you must let go at least for now. Trust that these guys will do what is right and until they prove you wrong sit tight and remain calm.
Your fitness and health is what matters the most. This thing will be taken care of. Let us know if we can do anything to help.
I can bust out some serious east coast if I need to!
My IM-tested Fuji is in the stable if you need her. These guys are all right, though. I can't believe this is coming out of my mouth, but think about Nascar.... you can drop a driver and an engine into another car and they'll still bury the field. I can't wait to understand the reason the universe threw this curve. Now get out there and run.
Oh Mikey,
Hang in there buddy! I agree with what BJ and Jess are saying, although it is not easy to do. I totally agree it is the engine on the bike, not the bike. Stay calm, yet assertive with the shop and Cervelo. They'll do what it right.
Jen
Hey Mike. Tough break, but I'm agreeing with everyone else here. Just look for some perspective. Just like training in the wind, the rain, or the cold...ask yourself "what if this was race day? How would I handle a mechanical problem?"
bsg
P.S. what the hell is T3 - must be where you go after the 4th leg of a triathlon that noone knows about.
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