Originally Posted by
Geosammy
Thanks for all the suggestions/advice, but I have to keep this bike on the road regardless of it's crack.
I try to keep my rear-end off the saddle, so not to create down force that might increase the cracks size.
I have to use this bike on a daily basis, so I have to for go the risk. I really don't think it will have a catastrophic failure any time soon.
A new frame is what's really in order here and I think you all have convinced me of that.
Any repair I do that doesn't involve wielding is futile.
Thanks all...
PS, I am the original owner, but have modified the bike that there are no longer any original parts let, except the frame...
The parts make no difference. If you can, contact the shop where you bought the bike. They may have records of the sale...serial numbers, etc...that you can use to prove ownership. I've had 2 Specialized frames break and both have been replaced through the shops I bought them from without providing any kind of documentation. But, after looking at your picture, I don't think your bike is a Specialized. I don't think they ever that kind of frame.
While FLYcrash is wrong about the frame failing catastrophically, the frame has failed. Putting bandaids on it or having it welded may void the warranty.
Since this is your transportation, think of it like you would a car. Would you continue to drive a car that had a broken ball joint or broken brakes? This is the equivalent, although cheaper to fix.