Cracked top end frame

[Reg Lizard]

Ok, I am pondering on whether buying (for the fraction of the cost (+-4%) of the new price)

a top end frame that has a small crack, but can be repaired. What would you do?

Edited December 22, 2010 by Reg Lizard

[Tumbleweed]

Where's the crack?

[I-FELT-the-FORCE]

What Frame? Where is the crack? Is it on a serious weight bearing part? I might, all dependent

[DawieO]

How much is 4% of the price?

[The_Break]

What was the reason for the initial crack?

Who can offer to do the repair for you?

Do they offer a guarantee?

Edited December 22, 2010 by The_Break

[Reg Lizard]

R1,5k = -+4%

 

Don't know yet where the crack is, must still check out the frame.

[Tumbleweed]

R1,5k = -+4%

 

Don't know yet where the crack is, must still check out the frame.

 

I assume it's carbon…I'd take a pic and send it to a carbon repair person first.

[Reg Lizard]

I assume it's carbon…I'd take a pic and send it to a carbon repair person first.

Great minds think alike, fools never differ

[customworks]

if you still want to buy the frame and get it repaired, contact Arno from Custom Works. 0825078887.

We successfully repair all sorts of damages, even when its broken into loose pieces.www.customworks.co.za

[MTBer wannabee]

A repair to a carbon frame is quite technical especially if it is a top end bike. A lot of design has gone into choosing the correct fibre orientation and resin systems used (shock absorbtion, etc). It is not as simple as just throwing a few layers of carbon twill to the problem. Definately get an expert to check it out or it will just break again.

Thats my 2c worth

[intern]

Cracks don't get better, they get worse. I wouldn't, face planting takes all the fun out of it.