Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 HiIs there anyone in the Western Cape that can assist me? My aluminium bike frame have snapped. Is there anyone that know of someone that specialize in welding bike frames? Regards
Ace on 52nd Floor Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Andre Louw (ote.cycles@gmail.com) 26 Oranje Street Tygerdal Goodwood, Western Cape 7460 +27825553422
Wannabe Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but that frame is DEAD.Heat treated Alu cannot be successfully welded, it always breaks again next to the weld. But try Andre, maybe he can assist you.
Sepia Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 No way forward from here. Strip and ditch.Go for another opinion.
Shebeen Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 what angle grider disc did you use to get such a clean cut?!
DJR Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but that frame is DEAD.Heat treated Alu cannot be successfully welded, it always breaks again next to the weld. But try Andre, maybe he can assist you.What he said, except, don't even bother to try welding it, strip all your components and clean them. Buy new frame here on the Hub, install components. New ride ready! Some real bargains going, like this: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/134705-gaint-trance-2/
Blackheart Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Sorry, it's dead.Impossible to get a reliable weld. Upgrade time!
DJR Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Don't listen to these naysayers. That's just a scratch. A little bit of polish and that will buff right out. Just make sure you do the buffing on a full moon night, in the middle of a cemetery.......
Beefy Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 It is my understanding that that is toast. Agree with the other, time for a new frame.
Ampandy Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Send the frame to me. Will gladly repair it and re heat treat.
BarHugger Posted May 15, 2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Maybe steel shaft insert........with some rivets. There, fixed it.........
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 Andre Louw (ote.cycles@gmail.com) 26 Oranje StreetTygerdalGoodwood, Western Cape 7460+27825553422 Thanx, will give him a call.
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 Have you tried a warrantee claim?Jip, its a no go for that.
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Author Posted May 15, 2015 what angle grider disc did you use to get such a clean cut?!Ha ha.... only the Willowcreek MTB challenge last weekend and some fast down-hills, don't really believe in brakes.....
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