Saracen Kili 1989

[coomber]

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That's true but wont be me doing that. It was meant to be a cheap doer upper for me and next summer assuming i'd built it nicely and enjoyed riding it, I was gonna respray it.

Seattube would be at least a ton i'd imagine, decent strip and paint by Argos (cheaper alternatives available I know) 150.. not money I can afford on a cheap project.

Looks like this crack is from a clamp. Imagine there was a rack or tagalong on the bike for a long period and it collated water there.

Either way i'm gutted. Oh well. If seller and I can agree refund i'll offer this up if anyone wants it to take on.

 

[xxnick1975]

Gutted for you mate. Very bad luck

 

[Rodrigues]

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It is really bad luck. Gutted for you too. You're right on the frame repair costs. Unless you're certain the bike is a keeper as the expense cannot be recovered with sale. In top nick these bikes go for £350 at the most. More than £300 is a result. Hence £250 for the frame. ..

I had to skip an 87 kili in similar circumstances earlier this year so I feel your pain.

Would it be safe to ride? You could just give it a strip, clean and rebuild and see how it felt on the trails.

 

[Mike Muz]

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:facepalm: I can't believe it :facepalm:

 

[The History Man]

That's a real shame. Not worth the effort though.

 

[Muddy paw]

Oh bugger that is really bad ..

 

[coomber]

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I had to skip an 87 kili in similar circumstances earlier this year so I feel your pain.

Would it be safe to ride? You could just give it a strip, clean and rebuild and see how it felt on the trails.

I'll take another pic tomorrow but not really. Its in the middle of the seattube and I wouldnt trust it.

Saw your 87 kili thread. Crack near dropouts?

Suppose this one balances on the quality of the tufftrax I rescued last month which was timewarp condition.

 

[Rodrigues]

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Yeah that's the rub with eBay. £50 down the swanny is annoying but not the end of the world. I'm sure some of those Exage parts will polish up a treat anyway :-D

Also got an ok condition tufftrax recently for £20. A whole bike for the price of some new grips. Happy days. The one for your bro is awesome.

 

[coomber]

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Well I asked for a £45 so could keep the forks and seller has paid with a big apology to boot. Hats off to him.

Stripped excect headset cups but exage is rusty and not in good shape. Should bin it but might keep for spare bolts etc.

Found another pin prick hole on seattube and cracking around front mech which looks like paint but not sure.

If anyone wants the frame as an ornament or go have a practice home brazing a replacement let me know. Else its scrap at the weekend.

Cheers

 

[legrandefromage]

I'll have the frame if my local frame builder wants to have a go