Dented Moots frame safe enough?
 

I'm looking at buying a used Moots YBBeat frame. I'm new to mountain biking, but I know Moots from road biking and I know they make great stuff. The top tube has a decent dent, but otherwise the frame is in good shape. And it's a killer deal. Will this dent affect the ride, but more importantly, the safety of this bike? I've attached some photos of the dent.

http://b.im.craigslist.org/H6/C4/1pj...ymdQv3rVXB.jpg http://b.im.craigslist.org/HP/Sc/mGF...MLzi20zjmH.jpg

Yikes! It looks scary!

I wouldnt bother, with the size of that dent, looks more like a bend in thie pic i would be scared to ride it, get a different frame....

I agree, that dent is pretty substantial. Looks like the top tube integrity has definitely been compromised.

Unless the deal is FREE! I'd pass!

Is that TI or Alum? Can to tube be replaced?

Moots are all ti. I know the dent itself cannot be fixed, but I believe it might be possible for Moots to replace the top tube.

Actually Moots says it's not worth it price-wise and integrity-wise to replace it. On to find another frame then.... Thanks for all the advice and telling me what I needed to hear.

Actually, they make at least one fully AL frame: the smoothie.