Joe S
05-27-04, 10:17 AM
Is this a problem? Dent in top tube. No cracking, but will it crack soon??? Fuji team 7005 aluminum
Road Cycling - Aluminum top tube dent??
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gpelpel
05-27-04, 11:05 AM
Is this a problem? Dent in top tube. No cracking, but will it crack soon??? Fuji team 7005 aluminum
I wouldn't worry about it. It looks small and shallow. Just check from time to time if it ever develops cracks. Otherwise keep rolling.
I wouldn't worry about it. It looks small and shallow. Just check from time to time if it ever develops cracks. Otherwise keep rolling.
531Aussie
05-27-04, 11:52 AM
I agree. It's not in a high stress area, and it's in a perfect spot to keep an eye on it.
Maybe it's a good excuse to change that horrible colour :D
Maybe it's a good excuse to change that horrible colour :D
Joe S
05-27-04, 11:55 AM
Thanks -- off I go. And thanks for the glamour tip as well! :D
SchreiberBike
05-27-04, 01:29 PM
Probably OK. Is the tube itself and the bike in generall still in perfect allignment? If not, then the whole bike is under more stress and the dent could be dangerous.
Bruco
05-28-04, 05:48 AM
Dent in top tube.
Just out of curiosity, how did this happen?
Just out of curiosity, how did this happen?
Joe S
05-28-04, 02:43 PM
handlebars swung around. I wasn't there when it happend, but it must have slammed around pretty good.
RacerX
05-28-04, 04:29 PM
looks fine and I doubt it would even crack. The paint might chip off more but I bet that will be the worst of it.