Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Repair a dented headtube?

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docboyd
03-17-11, 07:08 PM
Is this doable?
Its probably dented 1-2mm where the top part of the headset goes in...the frame is aluminum and it was free so i'm not to sad if its busted

FastJake
03-17-11, 07:20 PM
Picture?
TejanoTrackie
03-17-11, 07:21 PM
Is this doable?
Its probably dented 1-2mm where the top part of the headset goes in...the frame is aluminum and it was free so i'm not to sad if its busted

I had a similar situation with an aluminum frame and was able fix it. Assuming that the dent is at the top and inwards, first use a steel drift and hammer from the inside to reverse the dent as much as possible. Next, use a Dremel tool with a grinding wheel to smooth out the surface where the top headset cup is installed. On mine you can't even tell there was a dent from the outside.

docboyd
03-17-11, 07:34 PM
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It looks worse in this pic then it actually is and thanks tt i'll try that
rustybrown
03-17-11, 10:55 PM
What TT said.
Scrodzilla
03-17-11, 11:09 PM
Totally fixable. If you don't have the tools, any motorcycle shop worth its salt will be able to repair that for a minimal charge.