Found this trek gravel frame for a really good deal. But it obviously comes with a catch. Curious of opinions, is it still safe?
by Neezus333
Found this trek gravel frame for a really good deal. But it obviously comes with a catch. Curious of opinions, is it still safe?
by Neezus333
10 Comments
Why would you buy a damaged frame. Most are gonna say it’s not safe to ride even if it’s aluminum
Don’t buy this.
I wouldn’t. Top tube is in compression when you’re riding. That dent gives buckling a great head start.
Future Darwin Award winner right here
No.
No
Frame is toast. Very irresponsible to sell it in the first place.
That’s a shortcut to the ER
abso-fucking-lutely not
absolutely not safe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stress_concentration