1993 Manitou Frameset

[bikemeister2000]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-1993-Ma ... 2eb81c2057

 

[ringo]

I thought this was pricey for an uncracked one and then I read the blurb and found it was cracked! :shock:

 

[bikemeister2000]

Yeah, I should have read it first.

 

[Raging_Bulls]

Would anyone mind explaining me why the so-far-uncracked ones would be better than those where the problem has already occured and has been rectified?

I really don't understand why people make such a big deal of it. I have never had any problems with fixed cracks.

 

[ringo]

I really don't understand why people make such a big deal of it. I have never had any problems with fixed cracks.

In that case do you wish to buy my really tidy (repaired crack RTS1)

 

[Raging_Bulls]

Not really interested in a Manitou as it's just not my kind of bike. However I see everyone going on about it having a crack or not, and just don't get what the fuss is all about.

I really only want an explanation on why it is so important that it has or has not cracked.

 

[ringo]

It doesn't matter that the crack has been repaired (either better than original or not). The market perception is that this is always a bad thing.

Hence prices are lower...

So come resale time...

 

[Raging_Bulls]

Aha, now I get it. Thanks for explaining what should have been obvious.

So it's all about the money. Good, I was kinda worried (by lack of a better word) that it had to do with the bike's life expectancy or behaviour.

Sounds good to me. If the styling ever grows on me, I can go for a cheap one.

 

[ringo]

Exactly!

If you know you like something and are never going to sell it - it's a bonus!

 

[kase1983]

this was my frame & the crack was repaired buy skilled folks. i rode it with no hesitations nor did i pamper it on the rides.

but yes a purist would not want a repaired frame.,

Doug