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hi

I had a car hit my old specialized. wrote my back wheel off and put a big dent (about 4" long) in top tube. Is the frame still ok or crap


 
Posted : 11/04/2010 6:34 pm
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Photos?


 
Posted : 11/04/2010 6:36 pm
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my old kona frame had a massive dent in the top tube, was still fine.
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Posted : 11/04/2010 6:44 pm
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Heh heh that's fantastic! How long did you ride like that?!?


 
Posted : 11/04/2010 6:47 pm
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it on a 1994 specialized stumpy, steel. need new back wheel though


 
Posted : 11/04/2010 6:48 pm
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Heh heh that's fantastic! How long did you ride like that?!?

Over a year, i don't know if/how it affected the bike but i never really thought twice about it.
Only just replaced it a couple of days ago.


 
Posted : 11/04/2010 7:04 pm