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Old 05-30-18 | 08:46 AM
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PaulRivers
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Originally Posted by Ride_Fast
The front wheel was bent and I took it to my LBS to get it trued.
I'd be much more concerned about your front wheel and front fork, then I would the frame.

If your front wheel or fork breaks while riding you will go down faster than you can think. All your remember is a tiny sensation that something was going wrong then you'll be on the ground.

If your rear wheel goes out it happens slower you usually have a chance to get a foot down.

If your frame breaks it's a triangle, so you're still kinda supported by the rest of the frame. I've had a bottom bracket rust out while I was riding and other than making scary noises it was fine, I was able to coast to a stop, then coast on the frame part of the way back home.

I'd replace the front wheel and maybeish the front fork before I'd worry about the frame.
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