Originally Posted by
Piff
So, what's the difference between frames that are bent but can be saved, vs frames that are bent but also have small cracks in the paint that translates to the frame being toast? I know it's impossible to quantify, but what are some markers that make one say: "Nah, that frame is unsafe to ride if you tried to realign the frame."
Difference between bent salvageable or no??? A good frame man, with the willingness and tools to make it right. A guy like Mark Gugie....
Also, where it is bent and how badly, and in the extreme how much you might be willing to spend to replace fork, or a dropout, or even a tube. Cracked paint is not a definitive enough picture. Amount of rust is not definitive. Sometimes you just take a chance and like gambling = never invest more than you might be willing to lose.
Sorry for the indeterminate answer, it's a case by case evaluation.
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