How bent is too bent on an ALUMINUM frame
11-22-15, 02:09 AM
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How bent is too bent on an ALUMINUM frame
considering buying a frame for an actual road bike build....... it had a front impact and is bent, but not cracked. opinions, safe or not? go.
11-22-15, 07:49 AM
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No, even for the basic fact that geometry will be off, maybe giving twitchy handling.
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Front impacts can have two bad results even if the tubes aren't obviously cracked or buckled. First, the headtube angle will have changed and that will alter the handling. Second, it can ovalized the headtube so the headset won't fit properly and the steering itself can be uneven. Pass.
11-22-15, 08:10 AM
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I had an aluminum frame that got bent when a car pulled out in front of me. I continued to use it - on my trainer during the winter.
I wouldn't ride that frame on the road or trails. Shame as it looks like it was a very nice frame.
I wouldn't ride that frame on the road or trails. Shame as it looks like it was a very nice frame.
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Why start with a bad frame ? It makes no sense to me why anyone would even consider that unless it was something really really special which this frame is not.
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A proper size but not roadworthy frame is the perfect candidate. None of the other components have to be high line and your parts box is the perfect source for them. The bars have to be in the proper relationship to the pedals and saddle and the saddle has to be suitable but nothing else matters.
11-22-15, 09:34 AM
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In general, bent aluminum frames are retired, not fixed like (some) bent steel frames. The material is different, aluminum is much less suitable for bending and rebending.
In general, bent aluminum frames are retired, not fixed like (some) bent steel frames. The material is different, aluminum is much less suitable for bending and rebending.
11-22-15, 10:15 AM
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Buying and then adding a Gusset, welded on, is poor economy ... just buy a New Frame no one has ridden yet.
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Only way I would take that frame is if the owner *payed* me to take it.
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Why is the owner trying to sell a damaged frame ?
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Get a long cheater bar and bend it back. I wouldn't pay for that frame but I'd love to take a shot at straightening it. Haha
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