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 hora
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No I wouldn't - just curious. Such a 'hairline' crack....wierd place for it to occur without any stress anywhere else around the headtube or downtube?!!!

click on the pics..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Commencal-meta-5-5-/180552407292?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR#ht_500wt_1154


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 8:48 pm
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No! I would leave that alone as well


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 9:00 pm
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Crash damage?

and no, not even with your bargepole.


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 9:01 pm
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commencals are notorious for cracking and snapping. i'd never buy one 2nd hand..ever


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 9:07 pm
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the welding is not that good and it will have destroyed the heat treatment of the alloy


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 9:11 pm
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The owner was going to race the mountain of hell on this but the birth of his daughter changed this - think he means now that he's a dad,has a purpose and values his life more he wouldn't risk certain death by trying to ride this!


 
Posted : 25/08/2010 9:12 pm
 hora
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For a crack around the top tube there MUST be hairline cracks along the welds somewhere?!!


 
Posted : 26/08/2010 8:23 am