Aluminium Frame repair / re-build

[Floh]

Hi there! Can anyone recommend a good frame builder which can repair a crash-damaged Cannondale CX frame. Top-tube kinked after a off-road full-frontal crash. Might not be economically viable and end up as a different kind of frame after the repair but it's got big sentimental value to me. Really appreciate any suggestions!

Edited July 29, 2013 by Floh

[kennyg]

Post a pic, Alu is normally not feasible, due to major heat treatment requirements.

 

 

[Floh]

Post a pic, Alu is normally not feasible, due to major heat treatment requirements.

Howzit. I can imagine that it will be tricky but willing to take a risk...

 

[DJR]

I don't think that is repairable. Hang the frame in a place of honour on the wall in your study.

[kosmonooit]

Sorry but I concur with DJR - the tube is kinked / bent, would you have to replace a section if not the whole top tube, not impossible but going to cost a lot, and you would have to find someone with a knowledge of all the metallurgy involved.

[Floh]

I don't think that is repairable. Hang the frame in a place of honour on the wall in your study.

Thanks, that's where it is for now. But if you or anyone else has any glimmer of hope what I could do with it, I'd be grateful