Oh no, I've killed my favourite bike!

andyz · Sep 22, 2016

On the last three or four rides, I'd noticed that the frame of my Orange Sub3 was starting to creak a little. I though it might be loose 'bars, seatpost, seat etc. but alas no. The top tube has cracked nearly all the way through!

Any ideas for a replacement frame? Early 2000s, lightweight full suss.

RickTheUncivil · Sep 22, 2016

same again?

Muddy paw · Sep 22, 2016

Can't you just get it repaired .

barry2017 · Sep 22, 2016

I bet if you didn't care what it looked like, that would be repairable.

andyz · Sep 22, 2016

Re:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

hamster · Sep 22, 2016

Orange Mr XC? Close relative of the Sub.

The History Man · Sep 22, 2016

Re: Re:

andyz":13dez0u4 said:
I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

Oooh you manly beast!

andyz · Sep 22, 2016

Re: Re:

The History Man":uhky03h5 said:
andyz":uhky03h5 said:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

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Oooh you manly beast!

No, just a bit overweight!

Muddy paw · Sep 22, 2016

Re: Re:

andyz":2jzrcl7d said:
The History Man":2jzrcl7d said:

andyz":2jzrcl7d said:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

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Oooh you manly beast!

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No, just a bit overweight!

Sounds like it will need a fair bit of reinforcing then :shock: ..

andyz · Sep 22, 2016

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Muddy paw":5gyj7itu said:
Sounds like it will need a fair bit of reinforcing then :shock: ..

Not that much! :shock:

Oh no, I've killed my favourite bike!

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