Neighbor killed my bike!!
06-19-06, 12:18 PM
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Neighbor killed my bike!!
So I decided to hack some braze-ons off my bike. I borrowed some powersaw thing from my neighbor to get them off and smoth em out later. I turn around to plug in the saws extra battery and he decides to give it a go. I come back and he has hacked halfway through my top tube.
Well I certainly can't ride it now. what am I supposed to do? he offered to have some guy at work weld it. I was planning on ordering a new frame soon because this one is too small anyways, but I was waiting until I had a steady job. Am I now forced to buy a new frame? I was thinking about a spicer.
Well I certainly can't ride it now. what am I supposed to do? he offered to have some guy at work weld it. I was planning on ordering a new frame soon because this one is too small anyways, but I was waiting until I had a steady job. Am I now forced to buy a new frame? I was thinking about a spicer.
06-19-06, 12:23 PM
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Yeah, your friend ****ing sucks.
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stupid braze-ons think they're so great... I say screw 'em
06-19-06, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Yeah, your friend ****ing sucks.
Just invent the metal TT protector. Weld a sleeve of steel over that part of the frame. Start a new fad. Just never ever crash.
06-19-06, 12:30 PM
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sucks. usually you can just rip those suckers off with some pliers. i say perfect excuse for a new frame.
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Originally Posted by thurstonboise
Pretty much.
Just invent the metal TT protector. Weld a sleeve of steel over that part of the frame. Start a new fad. Just never ever crash.
Just invent the metal TT protector. Weld a sleeve of steel over that part of the frame. Start a new fad. Just never ever crash.
06-19-06, 12:31 PM
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Looks like he missed.
If it were me and I had the money, I'd use this as a good reason to buy a new frame.
Also, taking inspiration from this story: https://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortway...l/14833690.htm
I'd start a sign war with the neighbor that killed my bike.
Good luck.
If it were me and I had the money, I'd use this as a good reason to buy a new frame.
Also, taking inspiration from this story: https://www.fortwayne.com/mld/fortway...l/14833690.htm
I'd start a sign war with the neighbor that killed my bike.
Good luck.
06-19-06, 12:55 PM
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wow, so what did he say when you came back and saw what he did?
And the cut goes through the underside too. maybe i should walk around town with my frame and rant about my terrible neighbor.
06-19-06, 01:00 PM
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Get a new frame.
Neighbor should pay half.
Neighbor should pay half.
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Originally Posted by G0balistik
So I decided to hack some braze-ons off my bike. I borrowed some powersaw thing from my neighbor to get them off and smoth em out later. I turn around to plug in the saws extra battery and he decides to give it a go. I come back and he has hacked halfway through my top tube.
Well I certainly can't ride it now. what am I supposed to do? he offered to have some guy at work weld it. I was planning on ordering a new frame soon because this one is too small anyways, but I was waiting until I had a steady job. Am I now forced to buy a new frame? I was thinking about a spicer.
Well I certainly can't ride it now. what am I supposed to do? he offered to have some guy at work weld it. I was planning on ordering a new frame soon because this one is too small anyways, but I was waiting until I had a steady job. Am I now forced to buy a new frame? I was thinking about a spicer.
06-19-06, 01:13 PM
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Did you two get permission from your parents before you started this project?
I'm a youngin' but not that young.
quick question: would a shimano 600 headset fit into a spicer? I know i'll have to get a new bb and seatpost already.
06-19-06, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dutret
someone should turn that picture into a ytmnd.
Here you go - https://brazeon.ytmnd.com/
06-19-06, 01:24 PM
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Battery operated reciprocating saw - $425
Blades $20
Finally having a chance to get back at your neighbor for letting his dog sh*t in your yard
Priceless
Blades $20
Finally having a chance to get back at your neighbor for letting his dog sh*t in your yard
Priceless
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A third option, if you have a good frame builder in your area and want to salvage the bike, you could probably get the top-tube replaced for about $100. Then plan on adding another $100 or so for an inexpensive powerdcoat.
A quick google search revealed these bike builders who work in steel near you
https://www.anvilbikes.com/
https://www.columbinecycle.com/
and I got my pricing from cycles bikyle in bryn mawr.
https://www.bikyle.com/Repaints.htm
Just an idea.
A quick google search revealed these bike builders who work in steel near you
https://www.anvilbikes.com/
https://www.columbinecycle.com/
and I got my pricing from cycles bikyle in bryn mawr.
https://www.bikyle.com/Repaints.htm
Just an idea.
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i always think these sort of "my friend" stories are really just people trying to cover their own mistakes. 
maybe you should kill him with your bike and start a new thread entitled "neighbor killed by bike". or at least stuff a dog turd under the handle of his car door.
maybe you should kill him with your bike and start a new thread entitled "neighbor killed by bike". or at least stuff a dog turd under the handle of his car door.
06-19-06, 01:50 PM
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i always think these sort of "my friend" stories are really just people trying to cover their own mistakes.
As for the replacing the top tube. I found this bike for free and its just a peugeot. I was already looking for a bigger frame cause im 6'3" and I look like a clown on this one. But thanks, I would definitely look into that if I didn't need something bigger.
06-19-06, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sizzam
I was thinking it should use the mike tysons punch out music. Even though I am sick of internet memes and dumb referential humor I would probably laugh at that.
