Mountain Biking - Dented Moots frame safe enough?

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hutchiam
01-19-05, 09:52 AM
I'm looking at buying a used Moots YBBeat frame. I'm new to mountain biking, but I know Moots from road biking and I know they make great stuff. The top tube has a decent dent, but otherwise the frame is in good shape. And it's a killer deal. Will this dent affect the ride, but more importantly, the safety of this bike? I've attached some photos of the dent.

http://b.im.craigslist.org/H6/C4/1pjVwzyAD0QHBCrGVvymdQv3rVXB.jpg http://b.im.craigslist.org/HP/Sc/mGFW7aWH7eWcAlU9M4MLzi20zjmH.jpg

lala
01-19-05, 09:56 AM
Yikes! It looks scary!
Cornish_Rdr_UK
01-19-05, 10:49 AM
I wouldnt bother, with the size of that dent, looks more like a bend in thie pic i would be scared to ride it, get a different frame....

a2psyklnut
01-19-05, 11:29 AM
I agree, that dent is pretty substantial. Looks like the top tube integrity has definitely been compromised.

Unless the deal is FREE! I'd pass!
lala
01-19-05, 11:41 AM
Is that TI or Alum? Can to tube be replaced?
hutchiam
01-19-05, 01:28 PM
Moots are all ti. I know the dent itself cannot be fixed, but I believe it might be possible for Moots to replace the top tube.
hutchiam
01-19-05, 01:38 PM
Actually Moots says it's not worth it price-wise and integrity-wise to replace it. On to find another frame then.... Thanks for all the advice and telling me what I needed to hear.
lala
01-19-05, 01:44 PM
Actually, they make at least one fully AL frame: the smoothie.


Moots are all ti. I know the dent itself cannot be fixed, but I believe it might be possible for Moots to replace the top tube.