Originally Posted by
Raiden
I don't totally understand your logic- why not just buy a new frame and sell or keep the old one? If you take out powdercoating and shipping (powdercoating because its a pure luxury, and shipping because, as stated and I agree, you shouldnt have to pay that for warantee issues), you're left with ONE frame at a cost of 330 + 160 = $490. If you kept your current frame and simply bought a new one, you'd have TWO frames at a cost of 330 + ~330 = $660; the net effect is 660 - 490 = $170 for a new frame, in comparison to returning it. You could proably CL/EBay the wacky frame for $170 or more.
I had a similar issue with a lightly damaged old phil wood hubbed wheel I received for near nothing- I paid no shipping to send the part back, but once there, they gave me a replacement option similar to what IRO gave you, and I decided it wasnt worth it.
PS Loctite?
Well, I'm a perfectionist. I have a vision of my "perfect" (cheaper) bike, and I try to build it. To me, the color of the frame isn't optional, that's just how my brain works. I wish I could just ride with any old color etc, etc, but it would forever bother me. =/ While I think that getting a frame is a good idea, I loath having to sell stuff. I'm in the process of getting rid of lots of my junk, and it's a PITA. I might just do what you did with the hub, it depends on what Iro does first, though.
Isn't loctite permanent? What about maintenance(sp?)?
Thanks