Originally Posted by
Spld cyclist
I really appreciate all the responses I've gotten. I'm not claiming to be an expert at this, but I have stared at the frame and thought about it a great deal, and I'm convinced it's a buckle. ....
I'm scrapping the frame. I freely admit that I could be wrong about whether that is really necessary. .... Next time could be worse. So maybe I'm wasting money, but I'll least I'll have a little more peace of mind.
Thanks everyone!
I can't speak for others, but there's never a need to justify a personal decision to me.
Sadly, what was lost in this thread was consideration of what caused the accident in the first place. You mentioned brake shudder, but didn't say how bad it was or how often you felt it. Anything that cause poor modulation of the front brake can be serious (much more serious than a dented frame), so when you build the replacement make sure that the front brake is smooth and predictable. You might consider using a crown mounted cable hanger, which has been known to reduce shudder.
Best of luck for a speedy recovery, and a long season of great riding on the new bike.