Found a hole!

[Jimmi]

I’ve got and old stump jumper frame and I’ve discovered a small 2mm hole in a chain stay, I’ve never seen this before. But to be fair I’ve never tried to rescue a bike this old before. Obviously this isn’t a good sign, but how bad is it? I’m not in love with this frame but equally I’d rather not skip it.

 

[foz]

Do you mean a hole caused by rust? Or a vent hole? A picture would help

 

[highlandsflyer]

I’ve got and old stump jumper frame and I’ve discovered a small 2mm hole in a chain stay, I’ve never seen this before. But to be fair I’ve never tried to rescue a bike this old before. Obviously this isn’t a good sign, but how bad is it? I’m not in love with this frame but equally I’d rather not skip it.

Do you have it stripped so you can shine a light in every orifice?

 

[Jimmi]

Do you mean a hole caused by rust? Or a vent hole?

 

[Jimmi]

Do you have it stripped so you can shine a light in every orifice?

Not yet, this one was covered by scabby paint. I took a brake from fighting with the seat post and started sanding, then I saw it.

 

[Bike Hoarder]

Oh dear, looks like a rust hole to me. I know how you feel, I found one on a Clockwork when I was cleaning it.

It can be repaired, but is it worth it?

 

[highlandsflyer]

Not a great place for a hole. I'd want to get a look inside the bottom bracket to start with, see if you can get a peek into the chainstays.

 

[legrandefromage]

Farped, sorry, totally farped

 

[widowmaker]

Sadly that's terminal, I wouldn't be surprised if there were others nearly as far down the line.

 

[Jimmi]

Such a shame