Dented Top Tube
02-20-22, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by returnoftheyeti
Its brand new on eBay as damaged /non-operating. The price is good for a low end Allez, but its not a steal. Its my size, and I could use it as a trainer/commuter bike.
Considering it, but not 100% sold on it.
Considering it, but not 100% sold on it.
02-22-22, 10:04 PM
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I would not ride that bike without removing the paint to see if a cracked, in aluminum you could have a massive stress riser which will show up at the worst possible time.
02-23-22, 07:25 AM
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If I owned it, I would ride it. But I would not purchase it.
Aluminum doesn't like to be dented. It will eventually crack and tear. The nice thing about it is that it happens slowly, so it's not likely to be a catastrophic failure.
Aluminum doesn't like to be dented. It will eventually crack and tear. The nice thing about it is that it happens slowly, so it's not likely to be a catastrophic failure.
02-23-22, 07:27 AM
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Wouldn't ride without a confirmation from a professional that the structural integrity hasn't been compromised. My life is worth more than 100$ or less. Better be safe than sorry!
02-23-22, 09:36 PM
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You will all have fun then looking through these listings. Some of this seems stupid expensive.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/scratchandd...1&_ipg=&_from=
https://www.ebay.com/sch/scratchandd...1&_ipg=&_from=
02-24-22, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by returnoftheyeti
You will all have fun then looking through these listings. Some of this seems stupid expensive.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/scratchandd...1&_ipg=&_from=
https://www.ebay.com/sch/scratchandd...1&_ipg=&_from=
a $2800 williar, that you can't even use, or a 500 slasa warbird that has no useable frame AND no components left but wheels. this guy is really on something.
