**Low cost aluminum frame = no cost effective and safe way to repair the bent / cracked frame.**
From what we can see, the parts don’t look high value either – probably not worth moving to a new frame unless they are undamaged, the frame is a great price, and you aren’t paying a mechanic full price for the labour. Otherwise, almost certainly cheaper to replace the complete bike.
MrRichardH on
Sorry. In theory, it can be repaired. But in practice, the cost of welding and the heat treatment required make not worthwhile.
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It’s a write-off.
that one’s a goner, sorry pal.
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**Low cost aluminum frame = no cost effective and safe way to repair the bent / cracked frame.**
From what we can see, the parts don’t look high value either – probably not worth moving to a new frame unless they are undamaged, the frame is a great price, and you aren’t paying a mechanic full price for the labour. Otherwise, almost certainly cheaper to replace the complete bike.
Sorry. In theory, it can be repaired. But in practice, the cost of welding and the heat treatment required make not worthwhile.
Cooked af
Frames fucked. You need to replace the frame.