Recently went to do some much needed maintenance and upgrades. I made a new wheel set and bought all new components. Went to get my headset swapped and realized there is a crack in frame. Initially I thought it was just a scratch, but we could see a gap. I am going to have a friend weld it, but obviously I wonāt want to be rough on that bike. So I am looking to get a frame and didnāt realize how scarce they were. My friend at the bike shop couldnāt even find frames on her distributor sites. I know a few are coming back next year but Iād like to find one sooner than later. Iām not super picky and I donāt want to spend too much, but I also am willing to to spend for quality.
Iām 5ā11ā and I was riding a 56cm Mercier WT. But I am open to try 54cm or 55cm. I would like similar geometry and as long it could mean my components I bought arenāt useless Iām happy.
Looking for any advice or anyone looking to sell a frame. Worst case scenario I just buy a new Mercier wt and break it down.
by worlsbiggestpoopee
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bikeisland usually has some Kilos on hand!
Iād mig that right up personallyā¦ drill both ends weld it shut and plate over it. Back and better.
On the size piece of it I would absolutely try a 55 or 54 in your next frame. I am the same height and raced a 56 on road for years. When I raced track I dropped to a 54 and all my fixed builds have felt better for me at 54. One suggestion to think about is trying to find a titanium frame. You could try and barter for something like a Moots or look into an old Litespeed Blade frame. Those things are indestructible in my experience.
https://preview.redd.it/13lgfg1kht7g1.png?width=800&format=png&auto=webp&s=684fa23544654d12dd0d917d762aee62190776d1
I broke a frame in that same spot. I rewelded it and rode it for another couple years until I threw it in the trash. Was moving and needed to downsize a lot.
Hey if you are serious I have WT that I’m willing to sell as I recently got a steam roller.