Trek frame warrantee

[drew c]

Does anyone have any experience with Trek lifetime warrantees? I noticed today that my 2006 1500 aluminum frame had a dent in it and would like to know if anyone has had experience with Trek getting a frame replaced under warrantee. Any advice would be great!

 

[olegbabich]

Does anyone have any experience with Trek lifetime warrantees? I noticed today that my 2006 1500 aluminum frame had a dent in it and would like to know if anyone has had experience with Trek getting a frame replaced under warrantee. Any advice would be great!

The dent is not covered under warranty. Just like a dent in your car is not covered by the manufacturer of your vehicle.

Good luck.

 

[brybry57]

if a tiny dent is the only problem with a mountain frame from 2006 then you are golden bud

 

[drew c]

It is actually a road frame. I don't see a crack anywhere, but am worried about the integrity of the frame. I am a heavy guy, and not want to have the frame crumble while i am out for a ride.

 

[CycleBoy]

looks like it's right where your drop bars would line up with the top tube.

 

[743power]

Warranties cover manufacturing defects. A dent is not that.

 

[drew c]

I wasn't thinking about it clearly. I was upset about the frame having the dent, but it makes sense that warranty doesn't cover this dent. My next question is how cautious do i need to be with this. The is no frame flex or crack in the frame. I am going to get it checked out at my LBS, but what is the consensus on riding a frame with a small dent in it?

 

[1speed]

Don't give up yet -- Trek is actually a great company to deal with in terms of warranty questions and all that. I had a frame that my neighbor ran over with her car and they stepped up and warrantied. My advice would be to speak to your LBS and see what your options may be.