fingers are crossed regarding the warranty, but my lbs seems very confident. the other part that kills me is the point on the frame where it cracked had a wear spot from the wheel. i don't know if all caad4 frames have this problem. if so, current owners should beware that the weak spot can...
called my lbs and working to have the frame replaced under warranty.
will post some pics for the greater audience. and specifically mtbdawgJeff; no way a telephone pole could cause a chain/seatstay to bend away from the wheel.
haha. guess next time i need to choose my words better.
at any rate, it was dusk and i was riding without a light (never again; if it is even 8 hours before dusk i'm bring a light). stopped short to avoid decapitating myself and to say my buddy behind me touched the brake lever would be...