Thread: Frontal Impact
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Old 08-06-18 | 09:17 PM
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Salamandrine
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Bikes: 78 Masi Criterium, 68 PX10, 2016 Mercian King of Mercia, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr

I guess I'll be the bearer of bad news. I'm sorry but the frame is toast. The bulge is a clear indication of a front end collision, and it creates a weak spot precisely in the most stressed part of the bike frame.

You could certainly ride it around town for beer runs and whatever, but it's days as a race bike flying down bumpy mountain roads are over. It's a safety hazard. If you do keep it, inspect it before every ride.
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