Bicycle Mechanics - Lugged aluminum frame repair

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ponchotempest

05-19-07, 12:14 PM

I just picked up a nice aluminum guerciotti with a 14 speed campy drivetrain and a bunch of other nice parts, but the seat tube lug has a couple fine cracks. These have yet to affect the integrity of the bike, but I would hate for these cracks to open up at 40 mph.....

I guess the question is, can this be repaired? If not, are replacement lugs available?

http://i6.tinypic.com/66t2k3p.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/5z6dwuc.jpg
http://i3.tinypic.com/62qafww.jpg
http://i9.tinypic.com/544i2ht.jpg

Thanks for looking

cmdr

05-19-07, 05:33 PM

These guys use to repair Vitus bonded aluminum frames. They might be able to help you out.
http://www.hhracinggroup.com/