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    Looking for frame repair; what next?

    An electric bike riding in the wrong lane had a head-on collision with me and demolished my daily rider of 19 years. Over 25k miles together.

    I’m nostalgic and can’t let go, especially because Surly doesn’t make the Cross-Check anymore.

    How does one find a frame welder? What are my next steps? I’m assuming I need to dismantle the bike in order to send it somewhere, but what comes after that?

    by Onegarbageman

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    3. GenericName187 on

      r/framebuilding

      But it will be much cheaper and simpler to find a used Cross Check in your size. You would need to replace at least two frame tubes.

    4. twowheelsandbeer on

      She’s dead Jim.

      Sorry, but there’s no reasonable way to fix that. Only the rear triangle is salvageable, and it’s gonna cost and arm and a leg to fix. Used frame or complete bike is definitely gonna be cheaper. Hell a new surly complete bike (straggler is the disc version, with basically the same geo) is gonna be cheaper than fixing this. Probably anyway.

      Sorry but it is time for a new one.

    5. xTails0328x on

      I’m far from an expert in this area, but I have a feeling this frame has ridden its final ride. I think the crack in the top tube is probably something that can be fixed, but it’s the down tube that worries me.

    6. DStegosaurus on

      That sucks. I’d find a used frame and move my parts over. Hang this on the wall or make a stool from it. She’ll never be right again.

    7. HubGearHector on

      I hate to say it, but I think the best move is to look for another Cross-Check frame out in the wilds of the internets. I understand the love, so I am sorry for the pain.

    9. Just_The_Taint on

      One must find a new frame. I’m sorry as well, but you could find a frame set and transfer parts. Don’t use that fork, and possibly headset either. That is a massive impact that compromises the entire frame.

    12. whatcolourisgreen on

      I’m sorry this happened to you. This is the second time an ebike heaidng in the wrong direction took out a cyclist this week that i heard.

    16. buildyourown on

      While technically repairable, the only things salvageable is the rear end. Just get a new bike.

    17. No-Computer-8397 on

      Could make it into a Unicycle? Probably about the only way to salvage this. Sorry lad

    18. pandemicblues on

      I just picked up a Preamble for less than $400 delivered. Building it up for my kid.

    20. beuceydubs on

      Frame repair?? That thing is a wrap. Hang it up and memorialize it or something but do not ride that again

    21. atlanticrim on

      It would be much easier to find a used frame or bike than to try to repair that.

      If you’re nostalgic you can hang it in your house or workshop or something

    23. Leet-Noob07 on

      Take it to a decent bike shop and ask them . They can either do it or give you the name of someone who can

    24. kameronk92 on

      Use a hack saw and turn the logo piece of the frame into a plunger handle

    27. drewbaccaAWD on

      Terrible end, but she deserves a spot on the wall.

      Time for a new frame.

    28. Aksxxx on

      Dont fix it, will still be a dangerous ride forever . The steel way too badly bent.

    29. CrazyTechWizard96 on

      I just went from “Oh that little bent could be fi- ooooh! Nah, that frame’s a goner!”

      If You love that bike, try to source the same or simialr frame and rebuilt it on that, elsewise, man, that crack is bad.

    30. datdatguy1234567 on

      Step 1. Go to lbs

      Step 2. Buy cool new bike you can’t really afford

      Step 3. By happy!

    31. Sartorialalmond on

      I understand the sentimentality. But have seen frames repurposed to great effect. Rear triangles used to make wall lights, down tubes to make door handles etc etc. it’s time for the bike to live a new purpose.

    33. UrbanAnarchist on

      That sucks! It’s possible to do, I’d start by finding a frame builder in your area and see what they say. It’s likely going to cost you a lot to fix though.

      It’s hard to let go of a bike that means so much to you, but I’d say mourn the loss of your bike, then start looking for a new bike that you can go on adventures with!

    34. FR23Dust on

      the only reasonable option is to get a used one as a replacement and place this on the wall.

      I know it’s sentimental, but it’s also just a bike. let it go and move on

    35. Turbulent_Fig_9354 on

      no chance bud. Even if you did have unlimited money to throw at this thing and found a framebuilder willing to take it on, it’s not even going to be the same bike afterwards. there’s absolutely no point.

      [https://blackmtncycles.com/shop/monstercross/monstercross-v61-frameset/](https://blackmtncycles.com/shop/monstercross/monstercross-v61-frameset/) honestly the sale price for trhese is really good, this is what id be looking at if you wante to keep the same ride

    37. personfromplanetx on

      It’s toast. Stick a fork in it. It’s over etc lucky for you surly crosschecks come up regularly for sale used. I other words, it’s not a rare bike so u should be able to find one your size

    39. MrSnappyPants on

      I would find a used frame with crappy parts or a frame only, and build it up.

      The frame is just another part.

    40. Maaakaaa on

      I was quoted roughly 4-500 for a seat tube replacement on a bike from a local frame builder, which I didn’t go through with. I’d suspect maybe roughly double that as a starting point.

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