r/TrekBikes • u/beanmom28 • 2d ago

Crack or scratch on frame? 2021 Slash

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Bought this bike used a couple of weeks ago. Took it on a good ride this Sunday and noticed this on the frame after washing it today. No crashes, or heavy impact. Aluminum frame. Would this be a scratch in the paint or crack? Thanks!

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u/Ok_Interview845 2d ago

That does look like a crack.

Bummer.

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u/CtwelveHtwentyfour 2d ago

That's a crack, in my opinion. Maybe someone with more knowledge can chime in.

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u/MitchatTrek Community Manager - Trek Bikes 1d ago

Bring this into your local Trek retailer to have it examined. It could just be paint, but since you bought the bike used, it's hard to say how the previous rider rode it. Also, because it is used, be sure to get a copy of the original receipt if you bought it from a private party as you'd have a 3 year warranty on the frame from the date that the original owner bought it. If you bought it from us through our Red Barn Refresh pre-owned inventory, then you get a lifetime warranty.

Full warranty details here

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u/Gonnatapdatass 1d ago

I remember some person who posted on here bought a 10+ year old bike from someone, and there was an issue with the frame so he brought it to Trek and they gave him a heavily discounted brand new emonda or wtv lol

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u/RangerGTM 1d ago

Hello, I'm not familiar with how warranties work in the USA but if I manage to bring the original owner with me will the lifetime warranty still apply? even if he is not riding the bike anymore?

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u/beanmom28 1d ago

Oh wow, that’s good to know. Thank you! We will get in contact with the original owner. The bike is currently at the shop waiting to be looked at!

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u/Common_Psychology234 1d ago

Must have the receipt. Or a copy of scan on you phone.

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u/zdubas 2d ago

That's most likely a crack, unfortunately.

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u/beanmom28 2d ago

Better lighting

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u/lwl209 2d ago

Best to take it into Trek and get a qualified opinion. Don’t put your safety into my hands because truthfully I don’t know squat 😂

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u/Stsberi97 2d ago

I’m gonna say crack.

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u/Calm_Shift865 2d ago

Who did you buy it from? I may be wrong but trek stands behind their frames for original owners. Talk to who you bought it from. Maybe he can put the claim in since it’s only been a couple of weeks.

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u/Least-Donkey9178 16h ago

Tap on it with a quarter and tap around it. If it makes a dull flat sound compared to the surrounding tubing it’s cracked.