Originally Posted by
gugie
Although the OP has already passed on the frame, I'd like to comment.
I don't think it's crash damage. The tubing isn't bent. Crashes don't crack tubing without bending first. From my experience, cracks (if indeed that is what it is) are from an overheated tube and stresses from them.
I've seen lots of super close-up pictures that people post and others swear they know what it is wrong, but it turns out they aren't. I've had a lot of frames come through the Atelier that many have declared to be toast based on pictures that I've been able to save with some loving persuasion.
I'm going to have to disagree, at least in part. I'd like to see some additional photos, including a full side view and both main tubes. However, cracked paint on the top of the tube and bottom of the tube looks extremely suspicious for crash damage.
A bend could be hard to detect... Can it spring back? I've found that one can often feel them better than seeing them.
As far as "being saved"... yes, most likely. There are frame alignment tools for just this purpose.
However, the value quickly comes into question. It is just not a frame I'd pay a premium price for. If it was available for a bargain price, then sure. Or,if I already owned the bike, I'd probably do the repairs if necessary, and keep riding it.