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09-15-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Boost250i

I have a Iro Mark V and it was given to me after an accident. The Top tube has a dent that goes in about a half inch and its about 5-6 inches from the headtube. I want to replace the TopTube but i dont know ANYTHING about frame building. Is it a good idea to just find the correct length tube and decent chro steel and get a welder to weld it on? I mean, is there any special rules to this ( how to weld, what to use when welding, material, ect)? Like Anything at all that i should know ahead of time. thx in advance

Is it the common handlebar dent caused by a crash ? Picture ? 1/2" deep literally or figuratively ?
Only let a real framebuilder work on it. No idea about pricing, but don't forget the repaint costs too ....

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