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Old 03-28-10 | 06:41 PM
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Klein frame has a crack





I just bought this used frame at a vintage swap. When I took it home I noticed this little crack on the down tube. I tested it with compress air and soapy water, it is definitely a crack. If I ride this frame, will it break catastrophically? It is a Klein Q Pro carbon team frame from 02-03, aluminum with carbon seat stays. Thanks
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Old 03-28-10 | 06:49 PM
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Forgot to ask, what options do I have to repair this frame?
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Old 03-28-10 | 07:13 PM
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Aluminum, correct? You have no economic options.
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Old 03-28-10 | 07:16 PM
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Old 03-28-10 | 07:56 PM
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Once aluminum starts to fail it does not stop.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fatigue_limit
And if the frame has reached its limit in one area it could be ready to crack in others.

Think of the frame more as art than a bicycle.
It will look very good hanging on the wall.
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Old 03-28-10 | 08:04 PM
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If you could afford to weld, heat treat, and paint that would fix the problem. But that's going to cost much more than this frame is worth.
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