Recent content by Leew2011

Thanks very much, appreciate the advice 👍. I'll try and source either a sleeve with the correct OD and ID, or a long shim as a last resort (I've seen 100mm ones online).

Just to add, I tried measuring both the internal diameter of the frame (not very accurate as damaged), along with the outside diameter of the existing seat post, and I got 29.8mm on both. Having already looked for collars etc, this didn't stand out as a common size.

Gotcha. This parts all new to me but I know what you mean. So find a length of tubing that has an outside diameter, the same as my current internal diameter-27.2mm. Slide into the frame, coated with something like eproxy (assume this is what you'd use?) leaving 2 or 3 inches at the top where I...

Evening all Apologies, I know I'm going off the original topic. I've taken a deeper look at the saddle post situation and it doesn't look great. I've taken some more closer photos of the frame with the seat removed. There's a little meat left but not around the full circumference. I'll...

@ishaw thanks, i thnk this will be my exact approach to it, but I will probably just avoid using any heat where I can to avoid any scorching etc. I think for now, I will just plug the holes and make it look at best as I can. As for the forks, it will be a shame to be rid of them so I will...

Thanks for all the replies, it's really helpful. @Splatter Paint @bikeworkshop sounds like the easiest approach, thanks for the suggestions. Honestly, the pictures make that bodge job look like a work of art. I want to avoid making any irreversible chances as much as possible but if I can't...

Thanks a lot. How would you go about the seat post repair? Would you look at getting it welded properly?

@legrandefromage @markoc thanks for your replies, thats really helpful! I checked the advert scans and spotted "Lifetime warranty".....I wonder if they can repair my seat post :D @Gtpulse your message appeared just as I was clicking "post reply" - I briefly remember some numpty drilling the...

Hi All! I'm hoping to get some help in identifying a bike frame I've owned for many years. Unfortuantely no real story around it, other than my grandad gave it to me about 15 years ago (sinced passed, so I can't ask him). I've found out as much as I can with little knowledge so far but i'm at...