Damaged L seatstay...problem???
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Damaged L seatstay...problem???
We found a brand new KHS Milano tandem at a bike shop only 2 hours away. Size Large (what we need). I have not seen the bike, but the bike shop tells me it has a minor/small dent in the drive (L) side seatstay. They say it isn't something that will fail structurally (sp?).
I can get the bike - setup, everything, for 650 bucks. Almost 1/2 off the original cost, and about 25% the cost of a Burley.
Is a "slightly dented" seatstay something to worry about? Obviously all parts of a frame need to "work together" - but would the dent be something to preclude us from buying the bike?
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Andy and Vickie
I can get the bike - setup, everything, for 650 bucks. Almost 1/2 off the original cost, and about 25% the cost of a Burley.
Is a "slightly dented" seatstay something to worry about? Obviously all parts of a frame need to "work together" - but would the dent be something to preclude us from buying the bike?
Thanks!
Andy and Vickie
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Its a chrome moly steel frame. A minor dent shouldn't be a serious problem.Of course what's minor is subject to interpretation. You might have someone knowledgeable take a look at it, such as KHS rep. Are they will ing to give you any kind of warranty?
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Originally Posted by merlinextraligh
Its a chrome moly steel frame. A minor dent shouldn't be a serious problem.Of course what's minor is subject to interpretation. You might have someone knowledgeable take a look at it, such as KHS rep. Are they will ing to give you any kind of warranty?
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Originally Posted by AndyGrow
We found a brand new KHS Milano tandem at a bike shop only 2 hours away. Size Large (what we need). I have not seen the bike, but the bike shop tells me it has a minor/small dent in the drive (L) side seatstay. They say it isn't something that will fail structurally (sp?).
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Got the whole story from the bike shop. There won't be any warranty with the frame at all, specific to the tube being dented. The owner is sending pictures via email in the next few days, and I'll check it out with a frame repairer or two. It's a great deal, or it appears to be. He (the dealer) is very confident it will be a good starter tandem, especially for the price. But without a warranty backing him up...well...