Originally Posted by
cudak888
The before photo shows parallel geometry of headtube and seattube, which isn't the case in the post-crash photo. I also see a slight curvature behind the headlug.
Chances are the headtube has been bent as well. Look for light creases in the paint.
-Kurt
Oh, I didn't notice that! That's an entirely different story. The bike is toast. Sorry. :-(
Aaron, the market value of something does not necessarily dictate the amount of money one should put into repairs. If I pay $2,000 for a used car and it needs $3,000 in repairs, it may be worth it, because replacing the car with one that works as well as the one I have could cost more than $5,000. Also, sentimentality has a value.