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Old 07-15-09, 08:13 AM
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HillRider
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If it was a steel or Ti frame, the answer would be clear that realigning it is possible and worth the trouble.

For an Al frame, particularly a very light one, I'd be hesitant to straighten it. Aluminum tends to fail rather suddenly and doesn't take to bending and rebending very well. I assume if the seatstay is bent, the chainstay is too and realigning the stays would require some real effort.

Short answer; kiss it goodby.

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