My 4 year old FX3 must have gotten backed into by a car when it was locked. I've been riding it for a couple of weeks keeping my eye on to see if the crack was getting any bigger. Looks like, despite doing some rough daily urban biking, it hasn't gotten worse.
Do you think I'm being foolish by continuing to ride? Is it time to get a new bike/frame? 😬
by rufowler
9 Comments
Yes, it’s foolish.
The frame will hold, until it doesn’t. You’re risking catastrophic failure and injury if you keep riding it.
yeah that’s insane do not ride that. It could literally just collapse in on itself when you hit a bump while riding.
You never know when the next hard bump in the pavement could be your last
It’s toast. Time for a new bike or at least frame.
Sorry, this frame is done. Do not ride it, if you like everything on your body to remain as it.
Honestly, it’s hard to believe this is a serious question.
It’s done for
Bad, frame is toast.
Sorry OP, but this is legitimately unsafe and will probably lead to an urgent care visit if not an ER visit