Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace on 52nd Floor Posted May 15, 2015 Share Andre Louw (ote.cycles@gmail.com) 26 Oranje Street Tygerdal Goodwood, Western Cape 7460 +27825553422 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace on 52nd Floor Posted May 15, 2015 Share If anyone can help......its Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted May 15, 2015 Share No way forward from here. Strip and ditch.Go for another opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted May 15, 2015 Share Have you tried a warrantee claim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted May 15, 2015 Share what angle grider disc did you use to get such a clean cut?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted May 15, 2015 Share Sorry, it's dead.Impossible to get a reliable weld. Upgrade time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted May 15, 2015 Share It is my understanding that that is toast. Agree with the other, time for a new frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampandy Posted May 15, 2015 Share Send the frame to me. Will gladly repair it and re heat treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted May 15, 2015 Share Maybe steel shaft insert........with some rivets. There, fixed it......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Andre Louw (ote.cycles@gmail.com) 26 Oranje StreetTygerdalGoodwood, Western Cape 7460+27825553422 Thanx, will give him a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Share Have you tried a warrantee claim?Jip, its a no go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie2015 Posted May 15, 2015 Share 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..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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