I can't help myself looking at bikes. Now that I have one local builder (the Alpine) I had to jump at the chance for a Proteus, damaged as it was, for $30 delivered. Now I have to determine just how bad this frame is. It's very lightweight, but has been crumpled under the front derailleur mount, and the obvious, bad nds seat stay damage. It has a Proteus headbadge, but I couldn't find a serial number anywhere... could this be a Proteus kit, with headbadge? Could it be a class-built "bro-teus"? Most importantly, can it be repaired, or should I strip the headset, bb, stem, bars, levers, and front brake, and call it $30 well spent?
[MENTION=381793]gugie[/MENTION] - what do you think of the damage? [MENTION=129154]KonAaron Snake[/MENTION] [MENTION=78948]ethebull[/MENTION]
Where should I look for a serial number if this is one of Proteus's bikes? I'd guess it'd be one of the later ones if it is one of their marketed frames.

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