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Old 04-18-17 | 09:44 AM
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Bikes: It's complicated.

Originally Posted by bikemig
Sweet, that is a hi tensile rear triangle right? Isn't only the main triangle Reynolds?
Based on the decal, the only thing guaranteed is the main triangle, but based on the amount of force it took to bend them (permanently), I'd say the rear triangle was a higher yield strength alloy than hi ten.

Originally Posted by himespau
So a cold setting was all it took?
Yep. That a good vise, proper tools, and a steely attitude.

Originally Posted by exmechanic89
That turned out nice, I thought that frame was probably toast.
Yea of little faith...

edit: added permanently to be more concise

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