orange Vit T2 £300 BIN 'crack warning'

[secret_squirrel]

Not on a Vit T 2 afaik

 

[greencat]

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Personally I was more suspicious given the crack pic is the only one which is out of focus.

 

[mattr]

Not on a Vit T 2 afaik

All I can remember is that there was a massive premium for "proper" tubes at that time, and a good number of ti manufacturers were using rolled and welded in lieu of proper tubes, especially on the more expensive sizes.

 

[poggiali]

It looks very much like a split on a seam weld I have an identical but longer crack on an early Enigma that was on a chainstay.....and that was a rolled seam I think.

 

[559er]

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Were these ti frames ever made in England.
If this was a split tube another repair option is to fill the tubing with high strength epoxy
As I mentioned previously the chap couldn't answer my questions regarding how many gears etc etc

 

[mattr]

Re: Re:

Were these ti frames ever made in England.

Very unlikely.

 

[jaypee]

Re: vit t2 with crack

No one in Ryde then? Gotta be worth someone having a look.

There are now two photos of the crack so maybe the second one is new? Marginally better than the first.

Wouldn't a seam crack be straighter?

 

[futuristicoldman]

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Turned down my offer of £51 :cry:

 

[mattr]

Re: vit t2 with crack

Wouldn't a seam crack be straighter?

They tend to start straight then weave around a bit and drift off line depending on the heat affected zone and weld quality.

 

[beenatitforyears]

Well, took the plunge and bought it. Once I get my hands on it will add the restoration and repair to the site. Could be a challenge I think.