So the other day I discovered a small crack on the non-drive side chainstay of my Lynskey Cooper. The crack itself is probably a centimeter long, but on either end of it there is around an inch long "ripple" looking line. I am sure that this ripple is the crack in its incipient form. The defect is near the middle of the tube, which is to say that it doesn't seem to originate or have anything to do with a weld.

I am the original owner and I purchased the frame through a great local dealer. So, the frame will be going back for warranty service. I have heard nothing but good things coming from Lynskey in such matters. I want to make it clear that I am not bashing Lynskey here. These things, from what I understand, happen, and they are being great about it. Apparently they will replace both chainstays and the frame will be looking like new.

Here's my deal: I went out of my way to buy a titanium frame to ensure durability. I wanted to be confident that the frame would last 20 years, etc. So, finding a crack after one season and about 5,000 miles was a bit traumatic. What I need is some reassurance that this was a fluke thing--some rare defect in the tubing--and that, once repaired everything will be great and the frame will be buried next to me still structurally sound. Anyone have this happen? Everything going strong after the repair?