![]() If you're buying a bike that falls into that sort of category, check the small print first to make sure you're getting what you expect. Then swing arms, chainstays, seatstays, and shock links of full suspension frames have a five-year warranty. ![]() With Cannondale, for example, most frames are warrantied "for the lifetime of the original owner" but "frames of Gravity, Freeride, Downhill, Dirt Jump and other ASTM Category Five Bicycles" (covering extreme jumping or downhill grades on rough trails at speeds in excess of 25 mph) have a three-year warranty. What's covered by a road bike warranty is usually pretty straightforward but things can sometimes be more complicated with mountain bikes. In other words, the bike brand is only going to be accountable for problems that are its own fault, not surprisingly. You'll always find something in the warranty along the lines of Specialized's "structural defects in material or workmanship" phrase. Whether you're the first or a subsequent owner, you're going to need the original proof of purchase to begin any warranty claim. Warranties usually apply only to the original owner although with Specialized, if you're not the first owner you're eligible for a two-year warranty from the date of the initial purchase. We'll come back to warranty duration later. This means we offer a lifetime warranty to the original owner against structural defects in material or workmanship on ALL models of Specialized-branded frames and forks." Specialized's current warranty says, "We stand behind our frames - forever. ![]() Most of us only check out the warranty if an issue comes to light, but that could be a mistake. Have you ever read the warranty covering any bike you've ever bought? A few hands have gone up, but most people are staring at their shoes! Brands always publish warranties on their websites and you'll probably have got a copy with your bike but, let's be honest, they never make exciting reading. Here's what is and what isn't likely to be covered by the warranty, how they vary between brands, and some tips for handling a claim. Chances are that warranty isn't top of your list of considerations when buying a new bike because, well, it's not the most fun thing ever – but it could be crucial if an issue develops. ![]()
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