Bent chainstay?
07-14-07, 03:29 PM
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Bent chainstay?
Ok, I don't know the name of the part, but it's the upper chainstay, where it goes up to the seat tube, anyway, is it supposed to have a slight curve in it? And outward curve. Just want to be save.
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What kind of bike? Many frames have bent seatstays for better tire clearance.
07-14-07, 04:00 PM
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My bike is displayed in my sig... Yeah it is the seat stay I suppose... I'l post pics later. But in your opinion, what height is safe to jump on a Trek 4500 for a 130 lb rider?
07-14-07, 04:44 PM
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I guess it's made like that. It's bent at the welds and it appears to be symetrical so I guess it's fine.
