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Old 03-27-11 | 11:38 PM
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humboldt'sroads
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Oakland

Bikes: 2012 Cannondale CAADX 105; Wabi Classic Fixed Gear

Gossamer Garbage

I have 180 miles on my new setup with a BB30 Gossamer crankset, and could not be more unhappy with the cranks. After 135 miles, I developed an extremely loud knock that could be felt vibrating through the crank arms - did some research and realized that my crankset was one with a recall due to over tightening the non drive crank arm.

Spent all last week without my bike while taking care of the warranty. Today was the first ride back with the new crank arm, and what happens after about 30 miles? Clunk, clunk, clunk. Not as bad as the first one, and it only lasted about 2 miles before shutting up for 25 more, but are you f___ing kidding me?!? I knew I'd be replacing the crankset sooner or later due to its abysmal reputation, but I wouldn't have thought such problems to surface this quickly. HOW CAN FSA MARKET SUCH KNOWN GARBAGE AND CHARGE WHAT THEY DO?

Has anyone else shared the same experience after getting your BB30 Gossamer warrantied? If so, how did your LBS handle it, and did FSA replace it yet again? Even if they'll offer another free replacement, I will absolutely not put another piece of FSA trash on any bike.
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