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Out of curiosity was it the carbon or aluminum that broke?

On Jun 7, 2009 11:01pm, Dan Saunders wrote:
> Greetings OBRA-land.

> I realize no-one knows me from any races as my plans for cx were cut
> short last year by a run-in with a car. Needless to say, I'll be out
> there this fall/winter and am riding as much as I can now.

> The situation is this. A few months back I posted a Kinesis MTB frame for
> sale. This frame was never built and was given to me with the
> understanding that it was a rideable frame. It did have a BB that would
> require a press-in BB, but other than that, all measurements seemed
> standard. The frame was considered their "pro" I believe, and had a
> carbon fiber seat (mono)stay. I chose not to build this bike and put it
> up to trade. Mr. Evan Plews took me up on the trade for a pair of
> shifters and a cassette that I have not yet put to use. We met, exchanged
> parts/frame and parted ways.

> Last week, I received an email from Mr. Plews letting me know that he
> broke the frame (I belive at the top of the monostay...I'd call it
> the 'yoke') after less than 200 miles. He is requesting either: cash for
> the work required to get it going (which is not an option), or return of
> the parts he traded me.

> My question to you: Should I return the shifters & cassette to Mr. Plews?
> It's a bit of a dillema for me as I am generally a pretty nice guy, but
> an exchange is an exchange. No warranties were part of the exchange. So,
> your answers will be the determining factor. All unique responses (based
> on email addresses) will be accepted until 7pm, this Tuesday, June 9th.

> I'm sure obra would appreciate off-line responses, but clarification
> questions/answers will be shared, and I will oblige by the tally created
> (yes, I can be trusted).

> Thank you for your input.

> Dan