Water inside of the frame
09-17-08, 10:11 AM
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Water inside of the frame
Has anyone came across such porblem on Specialized S-Works Tarmac E5? This weekend the rain caught me on the road, so I had nothing better to do then ride home as quick as I can. At home I washed the frame under shower. Next day I found out that there is water inside of the frame and it goes from top tube to down tube. Could it be so because I had no bottle cage bolts installed until now? And one more thing I've noticed. When I put my finger inside of the TT through the head tube, I feel the clearcoat came off the walls. What will this result in? Any ideas?
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When I wash my bike there will always be some leftover water in the frame. This is very common and I don't think it will cause any problems. To get rid of the water I usually remove my seatpost and hold the frame upside down to let the water out. Can't help you with the clearcoat problem though, I don't ride a specialized.
09-17-08, 11:00 AM
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I've tried this way and got aprox. 200ml of water! although it's alu, but this can rust the headset and what about the glue which joins alu and carbon tubes?
09-17-08, 11:07 AM
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The problem is that I live in Russia and it's kind of hard to call to the USA 
I'll email them, maybe they will respond
I'll email them, maybe they will respond
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Wow 200ml is a bit much. I don't think it will cause any problems but you should contact specialized just in case. Seems like there is a problem with the drainage system of your bike.
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Your frame is compromised and should be properly disposed of. I will provide such services free of charge.
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Once rode my commuter/MTB in a 24 hour relay during which it rained for about 12 hours. After returning home, I removed the BB to find about 30 cc of muddy water. Wherever the water enters the frame, seems to me it will eventually work its way down to the BB. I drilled a small hole in the bottom of the BB shell, at the BB's lowest point. Took care of the problem for me. The frame was Alu.
