Originally Posted by
LV2TNDM
I'd rather badger the seller into not selling it. Why allow some scam artist to put an unknowing person in harm's way? I PM'ed him about the obvious damage and that the bike shouldn't be ridden. Sell for parts only. You think a professional frame builder or mechanical engineer would give their stamp of approval on the bike's safety? HIGHLY DOUBT IT.
Personally I think you're exaggerating the danger. To a disturbing degree, given that none of can know from the photo. And yes I used to be a professional framebuilder, about 25 years full-time. A few credits short of an ME degree, though I don't claim to be an engineer. I dropped out when I had learned enough to be a bike frame builder, never had any intentions of taking a job that needed a degree.
I've seen plenty worse, that were ridden for ages without any unexpected dental work required.
If you are asking would I call it "safe", then we'd have to define what that means. A brand new bike straight from the bike shop can kill you for sure.