I’m considering buying an old bike frame that’s in pretty good shape, minus one small dent that runs on the top tube. Does that impact the bikes structural integrity at all? I’d plan to ride it regularly.
by theheringexchange
I’m considering buying an old bike frame that’s in pretty good shape, minus one small dent that runs on the top tube. Does that impact the bikes structural integrity at all? I’d plan to ride it regularly.
by theheringexchange
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On a steel bike I wouldn’t worry about a dent of that size. It also looks small and even enough that it could be rolled out with dent blocks though that would damage the paint.
Oh I just noticed it’s a Klein. I would still ride an alloy frame with a dent this size though I don’t know that I would buy one.
I’ve been riding a Klein Quantum Race with a dent similar size for a few years now, without problem. I’d say go for it!