Broken headtube... (not mine)
08-22-12, 08:09 PM
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Broken headtube... (not mine)
I was at the local performance bike shop, stocking up on some tubes when I saw this in the mechanics area:
How does this even happen? I think it's an Al frame.
How does this even happen? I think it's an Al frame.
08-22-12, 08:15 PM
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Throw the stick!!!!
My guess is a garage door and a roof rack were involved.
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08-22-12, 08:17 PM
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That's what I was thinking. Maybe a ton of curb hopping weakened the welds and then a large blow, like hitting a wall at low speed or a bump at high speed caused it just to give. Unfortunately, I can't post this picture a lot because it bears a striking resemblance to my Fuji.
08-22-12, 08:41 PM
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Actually that is likely a frame crack that was warrantied but not yet stripped. To prevent dumpster divers from taking warranty units and restoring them(becoming liable) the companies mandate cut/destroy now... I got one before that policy wave happened. 
08-22-12, 08:59 PM
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That's interesting. So Performance cuts it before they send it back?
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I doubt they would chop it before stripping the parts from it. That would make headset removal more difficult than it has to be.
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And this is why I don't ride aluminum frames... they will explode if I look at it wrong (end sarcasm)
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Thank God HIPAA rules dont extend to the mechanics bay 
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The rest of the frame/components look to be in good shape. I think the roof rack + garage is a good guess. The bike was probably almost new... or maybe the guy had just taken it home? 
It still has the seatpost and wheel reflectors mounted.
It still has the seatpost and wheel reflectors mounted.
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i saw a bike today...right side only bartape tear and shifter scuff/scratches, with a broken (snapped) derailleur hanger, and apparently the rear derailleur was also actually bent...it happened when he was justing riding to work.
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