It looks like an aluminum frame (judging by the lack of rust). You’ll have to take this to a bike frame shop that can weld a new seat tube/clamp on.
Interesting_Pudding9 on
New frame/bike time
simplejackbikes on
Cry and replace.
ChariChet on
Get a longer seat tube, this one was too short. Buy some metal epoxy. Use lots. Affix the tube at the proper height. Do not grow taller or become shorter.
MrElendig on
Good excuse to start learning TIG welding.
fdtc_skolar on
Get a much longer seat post. You can drill and tap a hole lower on the seat post to take a set screw for holding the seat post. The good news is this isn’t going make the frame fail dramatically.
workgobbler on
Wow. That bike is so old. Maybe GT will warranty that frame? Most companies go lifetime on frame.
Write them a really good letter about the bike and your need for it in your daily life… you might get a frame and only have to buy wheels and components.
I still ride a ’97 Specialized Sworks hardtail from a similar era…
Edit… wtf happened? Looks like a crackhead thought there was crack in your seatpost.
PhillyBikeRider on
My condolences on the dead bike. Alternately, congrats on the new bike day you’re gonna have!
WhenVioletsTurnGrey on
What’s it going to cost to replace that frame? $150? New frame time
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It looks like an aluminum frame (judging by the lack of rust). You’ll have to take this to a bike frame shop that can weld a new seat tube/clamp on.
New frame/bike time
Cry and replace.
Get a longer seat tube, this one was too short. Buy some metal epoxy. Use lots. Affix the tube at the proper height. Do not grow taller or become shorter.
Good excuse to start learning TIG welding.
Get a much longer seat post. You can drill and tap a hole lower on the seat post to take a set screw for holding the seat post. The good news is this isn’t going make the frame fail dramatically.
Wow. That bike is so old. Maybe GT will warranty that frame? Most companies go lifetime on frame.
Write them a really good letter about the bike and your need for it in your daily life… you might get a frame and only have to buy wheels and components.
I still ride a ’97 Specialized Sworks hardtail from a similar era…
Edit… wtf happened? Looks like a crackhead thought there was crack in your seatpost.
My condolences on the dead bike. Alternately, congrats on the new bike day you’re gonna have!
What’s it going to cost to replace that frame? $150? New frame time
NBD coming soon.
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