mtb_Josh Posted February 12, 2010 Share Wow, It never rains, but it pours... So on top of everything else that has gone wrong with my bike in the last 2 weeks, I have now noticed a crack... Its an aluminium orbea mountain bike and the crack is where the chainstay meets the bb, just before the weld. It doesn't seem serious yet as the crack has not separated yet and is not all the way around the chainstay (just on the inside so far) My question is: can this be repaired? and does anyone know of a capable welder in pretoria? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted February 12, 2010 Share Damn dude, are you cursed now that you rode with me ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted February 13, 2010 Share Seems like it hey.. at least I sorted out that annoying clicking sound and the brakes SEEM to be ok and the frame handled blue moonlight today without cracking any further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted February 13, 2010 Share Just curious to know if you have any warranty from the dealer or bike shop. Sorry if I've missed something; and I don't know how old the bike is. Is it the result of general material fatigue or a fall? I sorry that I have to disagree when you say "it doesn't seem serious yet..." If its gets down to restoration: Just be sure to ask for a certified TIG welder. Also the bike will have to be stripped down and the problem area will have to be cleaned of all paint, right down to the raw aluminium. It will be good to open up the crack a bit and bevel the sides with a fine triangular file. tarboy2010-02-13 16:33:51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted February 13, 2010 Share Na, second hand bike... I've given the frame quite a beating though...I ride my bikes hard. And I think the "not serious" part is just denial Ja, I'm trying to find a proper welder, definitely wont settle for second best, and I want to watch when its done. Otherwise I guess I'll have to not go out for a couple of months and use the money for a new frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted February 14, 2010 Share Where are you based in Jhb? or which area would you prefer to find a welder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted February 14, 2010 Share I live in pretoria, so it would be a lot easier to find a welder close by instead of driving to joburg. An engineer friend of mine is trying to organise for me with a friend of his, so I'll see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weight Weenie Posted February 14, 2010 Share Depending on cost, cant you rather get a 2nd hand frame or import one from crc ? the Beone frames are nice and real cheap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted February 14, 2010 Share Depending on cost' date=' cant you rather get a 2nd hand frame or import one from crc ? the Beone frames are nice and real cheap ! [/quote'] Im busy looking, I just wish CRC would quote the weights of the frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techguy Posted February 15, 2010 Share If you ride your bikes hard then look less at the weight and more at the functionality... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappa Bear Posted February 16, 2010 Share dont weld the frame it wont last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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