At least it is not may

[liamthom]

Originally Posted by twowheels

The' 11s were the last year with the old linkage. Yours isn't the first to break in that area, and the factory used to sell upgraded aluminum hangers as well.
Most race teams replace frames on a regular basis.

After a little thought I realized i should not be upset, the replacement linkage is $30 and i am going to get the frame repaired for free also if i did not notice this now i would have had a busted bike in the middle of Fredrick's north loop.

[twowheels]

Originally Posted by liamthom

After a little thought I realized i should not be upset, the replacement linkage is $30 and i am going to get the frame repaired for free also if i did not notice this now i would have had a busted bike in the middle of Fredrick's north loop.

Have a good hard look at the other tab as well, and make sure you get everything jigged in the proper place before welding or you'll have continued problems.

As an aside the old linkage and new linkage are completely different geometries, so while the piece on your frame may have cracked off looking at the 2012+ frame is comparing apples to oranges.

[liamthom]

Originally Posted by twowheels

Have a good hard look at the other tab as well, and make sure you get everything jigged in the proper place before welding or you'll have continued problems.

As an aside the old linkage and new linkage are completely different geometries, so while the piece on your frame may have cracked off looking at the 2012+ frame is comparing apples to oranges.

For the linkage i was just Google the part number and came across a site with it in stock, and with the bike in pieces i will do a close look at every thing and make sure there is no damage to other things.

[Zman]

On a positive note, it looks like a reasonably easy problem to fix.

[liamthom]

Originally Posted by Zman

On a positive note, it looks like a reasonably easy problem to fix.

yes, except when it caused a trip to the ER