What do you guys think is this repairable it's a Bridgestone 400 and how much would u pay for it? A guy I know wants to get rid of it ?? And I'm considering it .. What do u guys think obviously I won't pay him a fortune

My main concerns will it affect the rear wheel (guys says no but idk n I'm a newbie to bikes)

It comes with

Stem ,bars ,brakes, derailers ,seat, shifters, chain

Thanks in advance for the help

Yes, it can be made rideable again.

It is not worth much judging from the shown condition and the frame problem.

I would accept it as a gift, I would not purchase it.

Yes, it can be repaired. Steel is very forgiving. as long as you do not apply too much stress on the brazed connections onn the frame. with a little creativity on a work bench with maybe wome clamps wood blocking and some muscle you can rig up something to bend that seatstay back straight. thing biggest thing is to try and avoid crushing or kinking the tubing as you go, so try and avoid applying any "point loads" to it while you are at it. Otherwise, if you are not confident enough to do it, a good bike shop can do it for you.
Good Luck and tell us how it goes....

I would give your friend $20 for it, if you want to give him something. However, why waste your time in paying someone to repair it when you can buy yourself a very nice complete bike (your size) with very nice components for about $100 to $150 (Craigslist or pawnshop, you can actually score at a garage sale something beautiful for under $50). It will take time, and luck, but if you're patient the law of averages in on your side) The bike looks to be in rough shape. Go garage sale hunting on Fridays and Saturdays...but you have to get up early. Vultures like me are out there all the time trying to score! :-) You can also go to thrift stores, pawn shops, your local Craigslist, and by word of mouth! Frankly, I would pass, and follow my advice to you! I can gurantee you'll find yourself a great bike! Remember me when you do, and come back and show it to all of us! We love that stuff! All the best to you! :-)

Flash

I'd pay nothing for it in its condition and lacking a set of wheels. Tell him you'll take it off his hands if he's unloading it.
If he's your buddy, he should give it to you gratis. And you can buy him a six-pack.

like Chombi said, it will take care to restore the alignment of that tube. If you're not experienced or equipped to do it, then pass on it.

Yeah, pass. Life's too short.

Unless you're *really* interested in the process of getting something like this back to normal. Does the frame come with some decent components? Then it might be worth your while to take them and save them for another project, or sell on the big auction site, etc.

I used to get a lot of those at the bike shop I worked at. "Oops, mom backed over my bike with her car."

Just requires some muscle. Stand on the bend and pull the rear triangle straight. Might also require a 2 x 4 for some leverage. Then check it for staightness with the string test. I think Sheldon Brown explains checking a frames alignment with a string.

A Bridgestone 400 is pretty nice. Maybe worth 20-$50 in that condition. Check the rest of the frame, especially the front fork and behind the head lugs for other damage. If there is more damage pass on it.

Park makes a tool just for straightening bends like this. i have one and can attest it works well and is satisfying to use.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/eoorider/5367017885/

this other Park tool can be used as well. just not quite as specific to your type of bend:

https://www.parktool.com/product/fram...ightener-ffs-2

PBR, not the crafty stuff.