Coyote Cracked

[Wylie]

Hi, seems like i'm going to be after a frame very soon. Noticed this crack a while ago but it didn't seem as bad is it looks now. would it be ok riding round town casually, while i find a frame on here, or is it too dangerous?

 

[highlandsflyer]

That is not remotely problematic.

Get thee to a builder and have it sorted.

The only real issue is how much to fix v replace.

 

[JeRkY]

It could be fixed but it will be a problem to do so, not as easy as steel. You would be better buying a new frame imo.

 

[Wylie]

Get thee to a builder and have it sorted

sadly i don't know any builders

I will probably be looking for a nice frame to build up anyways ...but what would the fix involve?

 

[Crum]

Any reputable fabricator with a TIG welder should be able to weld that up with no problems... The only issue is cleaning off the weld inside the tube for the headset to fit... Shouldn't cost you more than a few bucks...

 

[FST4RD]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =321396375

This is what you want

 

[Wylie]

:shock: ....but its in New Zealand and local pickup only :cry:

Plz, plz, plz (if u have an account) could u ask them if they would poss be prepared to ship to the uk?

 

[MJN]

Drill the end of the crack to stop it spreading any further then make a collar and shrink fit it round the bottom of the headtube.

 

[FST4RD]

:shock: ....but its in New Zealand and local pickup only :cry:

Plz, plz, plz (if u have an account) could u ask them if they would poss be prepared to ship to the uk?

I'll have a talk to some people and see what I can do.

 

[Wylie]

Drill the end of the crack to stop it spreading any further then make a collar and shrink fit it round the bottom of the headtube.

thats prob very good advice, and if i wasnt such a noob i might even have a go.

I'll have a talk to some people and see what I can do.

that would be very kind of u idd. whatever the outcome, Biggest Thanks for looking out for me

EDIT
Btw, roughly how much would it cost to post a frame from New Zealand? & would there be import duties etc?