Dealing with dents ...

Deleted member 24574 · Jul 1, 2015

Hi,

I'm looking at a new project ... I have a frame in mind but I am not sure whether to buy it ...

WHat are your thoughts on this dent?

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Martin Rattler · Jul 1, 2015

Re:

Assuming that the headset races remain parallel to each other and that the geometry of the frame is unaffected I cannot see that this should be much of a problem.

xxnick1975 · Jul 1, 2015

The question being, "should I buy it"' then absolutely not, looks like a full on front ender. Are the forks around?

There will always be another bike to buy that's not smashed up

If the question is is it safe to ride, then maybe, but try it gently

Deleted member 24574 · Jul 1, 2015

Re:

This is the font end ... does not look like it has had a crash ... more like something has banged against the head tube ...

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Bats · Jul 1, 2015

xxnick1975":1dantyu6 said:
The question being, "should I buy it"' then absolutely not, looks like a full on front ender. Are the forks around?

There will always be another bike to buy that's not smashed up

If the question is is it safe to ride, then maybe, but try it gently

Don't be soft. From just one closeup of a tiny dent there's nothing to point to any safety problems. Especially when it's in the middle of the only tube in an entire bike frame to have redundancy.

What needs checking is that the geometry of the frame and forks is correct, or at least manageable, and that there's no kinked/crushed metal anywhere that could crack.

We're talking about a steel bike, after all. Anyone who's scared of a tiny steel dent obviously never unfolded a paperclip or saw a spring move or anything in their life.

Midlife · Jul 1, 2015

If it's just a dent then fine but boy would that annoy me! I'd have to get it filled and repainted.

Shaun

Bats · Jul 1, 2015

It's only getting dented again next time you lean it on something and it falls over. not worth worrying about to be honest

Deleted member 24574 · Jul 1, 2015

The next project will be a repainted job; just looking for the right starting point ... can't help feel that knowing the dent is there will annoy me even if it is filled before painting.

The chrome is in excellent condition and the size spot on ... I will dwell on it.

Bullpup · Jul 1, 2015

With great access if the forks are removed, would a car dent specialist not be able to fix that?

Midlife · Jul 1, 2015

Metal would be a bit thick for car bodywork type dent removal. Best filled with low temp braze

Shaun

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