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I've been seening lots of small frame builders and "micro brands" pop up and I'm interested in a few but im wondering what the warranty is like for brands like this. It would be cool to own a rare bike but it also seems like if something goes wrong you're kinda screwed? Has anyone bought from a small frame brand and had any problems? If you have what did you do and how did the brand help?
They drive out and weld it back together for you between laps.
In all seriousness, I would imagine most purchasers go into it with the understanding that they are not guaranteed much in the way of warranty. The flip side is that small manufacturers might be more willing to fix it for you even if they don't have a chain stay lying on their shelf.
There’s a massive difference between a small builder and a micro brand sourcing rebranded bikes from overseas.
I’ve seen loads of the latter, wouldn’t waste my time.
Of the small builders, most will stand behind their product but that doesn’t always mean a fast turnaround.
I have a Production Privee OKA (2016). Very similar to the Shan. Chromoly. Production Privee is based in Andorra and I’m not sure where the frame’s are made. Bike is as tough as and can handle a lot of abuse. Your question makes me think you should go with a big mainstream manufacturer for your peace of mind.
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