Tim Wright said:Hi, I recently purchased a second-hand ow-milage Quetzal Misterio.
More recently, it broke - the forks at the back (between the rear
suspension and the wheel) have actually bent to the side meaning that my
rear wheel no longer points in the same direction as the bike.
Pictures? Is this the same bike currently sold as the Quetzal SR:
<http://www.mikadobicycles.ca/en/randonnee_bikes.asp?id=6>?
Were the fork blades warped or did the bend occur at the pivot with the
main tube?
Quoted message said:I was wondering if this is a common problem with this model bike, and if
so, what's the best way to stop it happenning agaon (and to fix the forks?)
Did any unusual event occur; e.g. rear wheel stuck in storm sewer
grate, or did the damage happen during regular riding?
Quoted message said:Has anyone had a similar problem or heard stories (I'm worried it might
be a design defect).
If the damage occurred during regular riding, you are either too heavy
for the bike, the frame lacks an adequate factor of safety against
plastic deformation, or there was a manufacturing defect; e.g. change
in materials, material section or improper heat treatment.
Quoted message said:I sensibly bought the bike from a good bike dealer so they've got it
back for repairs (aah, warrenties🙂 but I was wondering if there was
something I could tell them to ensure it doesn't happen again.
Not enough information has been presented to form an opinion.
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Tom Sherman
