bent steel frame, any chance of it bending back?
11-28-11 | 05:08 PM
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bent steel frame, any chance of it bending back?
just won this bad boy for £6.50, seeing as its made from steel and the bend isnt too severe, i thought its probably worth a punt. it looks like its been on a head on, but iv heard that doesnt neccessarily mean a right off.
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123
but do you guys know the best way to bend this back to place?
has anybody done it before ?
cheers Jonny
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123
but do you guys know the best way to bend this back to place?
has anybody done it before ?
cheers Jonny
11-28-11 | 05:24 PM
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That looks wrecked, it;s a budget bike / frame, and doubt it could be cost effectively repaired, vs getting an undamaged replacement. Would also be concerned about the fork / headset interface, as it doesn't look right.
Take it your 7+ foot tall, as that's sized for a giant.
Take it your 7+ foot tall, as that's sized for a giant.
11-28-11 | 05:40 PM
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It can be done, but I wouldn't try on a bike that is bent that seriously. Looks like it has gone through a serious collision. I don't think bike shops will give it a go either as that is a liability...
You need a tool to make sure the stays are in alignment, a tool to take out kinks in the stays (if any), and a beastly leverage tool to bend back the top and down tube (which is fairly difficult to find). It will be expensive and you will probably end up with a bike that is still misaligned. Oh yeah, you may have to straighten the fork too.
Not worth it.
You need a tool to make sure the stays are in alignment, a tool to take out kinks in the stays (if any), and a beastly leverage tool to bend back the top and down tube (which is fairly difficult to find). It will be expensive and you will probably end up with a bike that is still misaligned. Oh yeah, you may have to straighten the fork too.
Not worth it.
11-28-11 | 07:13 PM
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^^ Agree on all counts. You now own a wall hanger or an odd shaped door stop. As noted above that frame is HUGE and even if repairable, it would be suited only for a pro basketball player.
11-28-11 | 09:13 PM
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Save the parts & throw away the frame.
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11-29-11 | 04:29 AM
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Normally I would say yes, But do not bother with this one. You need speciall tools and a lot of skill, even then it's iffy if it would ride "right" or be safe. Some of the parts may be worthwhile
Strip it and find another Wookie sized frame.
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