I was hoping some of the wise cyclists on here may have some experience and be able to offer advice on a problem I have with the Trek Madone bottom bracket.
The bike is a 2012 model Madone 5.2 bought in June 2012. Within two months of purchase the shop had replaced the bottom bracket twice. In 2013, I replaced the bracket at least three times. It always failed on the non drive side. Also, this bike is very rarely rode in wet conditions. It is stored from October to April/May time and the bearings always fail after the few times it has got wet.
I took the bike to Majorca at the beginning of April this year. On the first outing I rode the bike on damp roads, it wasn't raining but the roads were damp from rain earlier in the day. The bearing failed within 3 days. I replaced the bearing and went out the next day, again it had rained in the morning and although the roads were dry I rode through some sections were water was running off the hillside and across the road. The bearing failed after only 90km.
At this point I took the bike back to the dealer. Trek advised them to fit a V2 bottom bracket bearing, which they did. It lasted approx. 30 days, covering 1000km. Then it rained!!! Within 2 days the bearing was dry and grating.
Again the bike was returned to the dealer who sent the frame off to Trek, they have now rebuilt the bottom bracket with new bearings.
Is this story familiar and if so have you any advice.
Thanks
Alan
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