Bicycle Mechanics - Bent rear canti mount - how bad is this?

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fatchance
08-29-07, 04:07 PM
There is a bent rear canti mount on a steel (853) cyclocross frame I am hoping to build up. The mount is bent into the seatstay slightly, so that the canti boss points upward at about a 15-20 degree angle. How bad is this? Is it possible to just bend it back, or does it require frame repair? Or should I just ignore it, adjust my brakes accordingly, and hope that it works?


http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r110/yoeddy1/canti.jpg

mtnbk3000
08-29-07, 04:16 PM
it is steel so you might be able to bend it back without losing strength
Iowegian
08-29-07, 04:48 PM
I would try to bend it back, just go slow and be careful. I'd also put a bolt into the hole before bending the boss to keep it round.