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Title: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: (jeff) on July 01, 2016, 08:04:06 PM
I got my Barcode today after preordering it 5 months ago. When i tilt the frame, it sounds like sand in the seat or chain stays, both of which are closed so it can't come out. What the fuck?
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on July 01, 2016, 10:22:30 PM
It'll probably be metal shavings or slag or some shit. If you shake it around enough and it could come out at the bb junction. If you can narrow it down to one tube you could tape off the other vent holes so it doesn't go into a different tube when you shake it out. You could try fuck about with a magnet to pull it out or at least guide it to a vent hole.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: Prodigal Son on July 01, 2016, 10:30:07 PM
I sorta am not stoked on my barcode. Magnet idea sounds excellent though.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: (jeff) on July 02, 2016, 01:50:38 AM
The holes are closed though, i'd have to drill a tube to get the shit out.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: metalbmxer on July 02, 2016, 07:46:41 AM
No way you'd ever hear it when you're actually riding tho
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: .SIN. on July 02, 2016, 05:55:35 PM
make a small hole where either the top or down tube connect to the head tube or bottom bracket, squirt in some some type of glue.... problem solved...
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: LeonLikesToRock on July 02, 2016, 06:35:47 PM
No way you'd ever hear it when you're actually riding tho

Nah, you can hear this shit. Not a T1, but one of my frames has this problem but I can't be assed fixing it.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: Dr. Steve Brule on July 04, 2016, 03:45:40 AM
If you have a hole in the tube fill it with expanding foam.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: barcode1090 on July 04, 2016, 02:10:19 PM
Brutal, especially after waiting that long. Hope mine is alright when and if it shows up.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: Aesop Rock on July 04, 2016, 02:16:55 PM
Shame, but really there's a large possibility that it's just slag from a weld that broke off.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: (jeff) on July 06, 2016, 01:18:22 AM
I'm picky about little shit so i emailed T1. Joe Rich is an awesome guy and is sorting it out for me.  Can't say enough good things about the high level of customer service i received.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: BilboBaggins on July 12, 2016, 08:53:12 PM
Joe rich now thinks of you as a prissy little bitch.

Sucks to be you now, doesn't it.



Lololol
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: streetStreet on July 18, 2016, 12:07:16 PM
Wah waaaaaah.
Title: Re: 2016 T1 Barcode "sand" in tubes?
Post by: Mat. on July 26, 2016, 10:17:18 PM
After reading this thred I definitely checked my brand new Code for any bits inside it. When I shook it, I heard a little something. Since I've built it up I can't hear it while riding.