Corratec World Cup Super Bow - thoughts???

[raidan73]

I bought the Corratec that Matt-b had for sale here as I wanted quite a few of the bits for one of my builds. Matt was completely honest about what his LBS said about a possible crack/paint scratch but I wasn't too concerned as I wasn't buying it for the frame anyway.

My plan is to sell the frame but whether I advertise here or somewhere else I want to be completely honest about the discussions on here regarding the frame. The marks were barely noticeable to be honest but I decided to clean the paint off for a better look. I appreciate that looking at photos doesn't compare to the real thing but was looking for other people's opinions.

I'm no expert but it looks fine to me!

 

[Tazio]

Not the nicest weld I've ever seen as it seems a bit porous. But apart from that I wouldn't be concerned by it.

 

[ratbane]

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Looks fine. Ruff weld, but no crack from where I'm sitting.

 

[02gf74]

looks like a poor weld to me but that is a shoddy frame design :twisted: - welding is to join two components that are in contact, not for bridging gaps between them.

 

[raidan73]

looks like a poor weld to me but that is a shoddy frame design :twisted: - welding is to join two components that are in contact, not for bridging gaps between them.

I wouldn't fancy that kind of design with my bulk on the saddle but they've been making them since the early-mid 90's I believe.

 

[Reluctant]

I agree with all the above - it looks like an imperfect weld. I'd have no concerns riding that (but I don't weigh much!)

 

[cyfa2809]

Agree here too.

If you are THAT bothered, maybe email corratec?

 

[raidan73]

Agree here too.

If you are THAT bothered, maybe email corratec?

Nah, not that bothered, will probably go on eBay at the weekend. Just want to give an honest description.