Kaesae, are you a complete retard? I've personally seen head tubes snap off aluminium frames, and the frame in question is a For Racing Only frame from a manufacturer who always push the boundaries of lightness over over arguably more important factors. Of course it's going to snap in two some time in the future! I can't believe people are even arguing over this.
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Repairable or an ex-frame?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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well kaesee, I wish, wouldve made a fortune on youve been framed.
I saw the crack in his frame - admittedly with my own eyes.
I saw him jump the bike and land o.k - then the front end of his bike came away from the back end of the bike - seen with my eyes again.I also saw his face once he eventually got up - again with my eyes.
But sadly no photos. damn.
Basically your a muppet questioning my good honour. I witheld from questioning yours considering all the mince about you on t'internet.
Just felt a word of sanity would be helpful for the O.P's safety and helping out a fellow mtbr.
Safety in what we do is paramount and a cracked head tube (welds around the headtube- before you say out) is pretty well dangerous on any bike regardless of material. If you would like to test the theory please get the ops bike and repeatedly jump it.
christo
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oh and I've been doing bikes for over 15 years so top that
edit - crap its actually more than that
Posted 1 year ago # -
next to the rows of new frames they sell new faces too
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So because one frame snapped all frames must snap
?Yes I see your point, as for questioning your good honour, I was merely trying to determine the actual events.
Still here is my opinion on the facts, I would be looking for a new frame. I believe that the chances of the frame snapping in two are slim but that if it did, it would be messy.
I saw a bloke with a frame that had more than 10 cracks in it using the frame for DH riding once and it didn't snap in two
Posted 1 year ago # -
might be worth contacting Intense, worst that can happen is they say no, and Ibis have a rep for even supporting owners of used frames.
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Hang on munqe-chick
where has the rest of your post gone?The bit about hard science and my saying something along the lines of it won't break mines didn't.
Aah well live and let live I suppose. I still think the chances of that frame snapping in two are slim and would just like to say to the OP, what size of frame is that?
Posted 1 year ago # -
Christoginger I have no intention of having a go at you, I thought that what you said was a good point.
I'm just winding up toys19 for a laugh on my day off! he thinks it's funny and so do I so everyone is a winner.
As for the OP, what size is the frame?
Posted 1 year ago # -
to the OP
the question of if your bike will snap or not has only one answer..
no one knows.
thats the problem with riding a bike with a crack in it.
Posted 1 year ago # -
OP, meesterbond. How about I help you to source a new frame, I still have years of ebay trading under my belt and can find you something suitable.
If you're interested my details are in my profile and I'm happy to help out
Don't worry I will not wind you up and I will make sure there are no hassles involved on your end if you choose to accept my help!
Ridefree!
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Cheers for the offer, but I've got another bike I can use - this one was a bit of a project that didn't go quite to plan...
I've emailed Intense - really don't expect anything from them as it's not their problem in the slightest, but no harm in seeing what they suggest.Posted 1 year ago # -
You can pick frames up on ebay at this time of year for much cheapness. if you have a spare £150 or £200 give me a shout and I'll talk you through what to avoid when buying.
Sorry you lost out mate, had that been one of the frames I used to sell, I would have made sure everything went fine.
Farewell!
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