I droped the hamer on my bike today... is my frame going to fail?
10-15-15, 10:49 AM
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I droped the hamer on my bike today... is my frame going to fail?
I was working in my garage and I droped the hamer by accident.
The culprit-
Should I get this inspected by a mechanic? Or can I keep riding?
The culprit-
Should I get this inspected by a mechanic? Or can I keep riding?
10-15-15, 11:02 AM
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Ooops. Ride it, and stay away from hamers.
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10-15-15, 11:03 AM
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Carbon fiber frame, right? I'd have inspected and there are people out there that can repair CF frames - I understand Minneapolis (local) CF builder Appleman repairs CF frames.
Edit, or is that aluminum? If it's AL, ride on.
Edit, or is that aluminum? If it's AL, ride on.
10-15-15, 11:03 AM
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What's the material? If it is steel don't worry, you shaved off some weight if anything. If it is carbon throw it in the recycling bin.
10-15-15, 11:07 AM
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@PepeM it's crabon. I read that I should apply SPF35 or higher sunscreen to the scratches to prevent it from getting damaged while riding outside. That seems complicated. Should I just ride at night?
10-15-15, 11:13 AM
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Oof, that's at tough one. On the one hand you want to prevent sun damage, but cold is also tough on crabon. Maybe you can ride only at night but make sure to protect your frame with an aerogel blanket.
10-15-15, 11:16 AM
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What kind of bike is that? Is it a Niner?
I'd get it repaired if it is a high dollar frame. If it was steel I'd throw some nail polish on the exposed parts, pedal on and live with a blemished bike.
I'd get it repaired if it is a high dollar frame. If it was steel I'd throw some nail polish on the exposed parts, pedal on and live with a blemished bike.
10-15-15, 11:19 AM
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Why no one has asked what you were doing with the hammer in the first place, I don't know. Can't think of anything task for which I'd need a hammer.
Hurts just looking at it.
Hurts just looking at it.
10-15-15, 11:28 AM
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I was taking the hamer to my friend Fred's house to drope off, and got a little reckless when I saw the USPS guy ride by my house. I should have dialed my grip up to 400 N m.
10-15-15, 11:29 AM
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@PepeM I don't know, that is a real concern. I put it in a stand and tried flexing the frame sideways by hand, didn't move. Still plenty of lateral stiffness.
Can I measure vertical compliance with a standard park tools compliance gauge? Does it need to be re-calibrated with this hamer damage?
Can I measure vertical compliance with a standard park tools compliance gauge? Does it need to be re-calibrated with this hamer damage?
10-15-15, 11:45 AM
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From the minor damage, my guess is you didn't have enough watts dialed up when you droped the hamar. You should therefore immediately throw away the frame and buy a new Venge-Smenge with crabon wheels, post, stem, rails, crank, shifters, tire levers, valve caps and nuts. If you do not make this purchase immediately, the velominati will have to be called, and the beatings resumed.
10-15-15, 12:01 PM
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Don't know about the frame failing, but this thread certainly has.
10-15-15, 12:20 PM
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Kil that hamer or it'll do it again-once they get a taste... bad hamer.
10-15-15, 01:00 PM
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