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Just wondering what to do with the frame really... Is it a write-off, or could it be ridden (general XC duties)?

If it makes any difference to your opinion, the dent is from a large piece of wood being dropped on the frame (by builders working on the stairs above; would've been nice of them to mention they were starting work, I would've moved the bloody thing! 👿 )


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:20 pm
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Ride it till it breaks?


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:21 pm
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Make a claim against the builders - they should have insurance for this sort of thing


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:23 pm
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i'm sure the shock is ok but the frame looks ****ED to me, you should be thinking liability insurance from the 'builders'


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:24 pm
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I suspect that is a write off - the dent reduces the size of the tube a chunk.

I'd be after the builders to replace it on their insurance


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:24 pm
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Nasty but I'd still ride it :mrgreen:


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:24 pm
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Well the builders are (not to be un-PC or anything...) Bulgarian and I'm guessing may not have insurance. Anyway, I've told upstairs (this happened a week or so ago) to pay out, I've asked for £300 and they seem to agree with this (though no cash has been forthcoming as yet 🙄 ) Yes, I know it's not worth £300 secondhand, but I may as well get some benefit from the faff!


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:26 pm
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get upstairs to deduct it from builders pay and give the cash to you ?


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:28 pm
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dont guess about insurance, pick up bike and go upstairs youll find out soon enough


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:31 pm
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Is that mould under the windowsill?

You do need some kind of compensation.


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:31 pm
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Is that mould under the windowsill?

not sure... though there is a nice rust stain running down from the stair's above!


 
Posted : 30/07/2009 2:34 pm