Send photos to a specialist repair shop. They will tell you whether it’s worth repairing. Looks bad to me but might be repairable.
PS. I wouldn’t be riding it in this state, definitely a no-no off road. That brace will be putting a lot of pressure on the top tube near the fault.
xX_PrenutButter_Xx on
That’s a parts bike. No way I’d ever get on that frame no matter what repair job was done
Greedy_Pomegranate14 on
I would do neither. A carbon repair will cost you more than you paid for the bike, and it’s still an old bike that won’t work that well.
You don’t want to ride a bike with a crack in the frame, that’s a deathwish.
Also I’m not sure if you noticed, but there’s supposed to be air in that rear shock.
hiphopanotamus on
I hope someone never sold that to you that looks like an absolutely fucked up carbon top tube. Get your money back if you paid anything..
Phoenixdotexe on
I hope this is just bad bait
karatechop_sanchez on
If somebody sold that bike to you in that condition, you’ve been taken advantage of. You might be able to pull some parts off it but that frame is done.
kushhcommander on
You arent repairing that carbond damage. That bike frame is cooked
siegfriedthenomad on
Im sure it will be very expensive to get it repaired but what about DIY?
Why are all so scared of a frame snapping? Is it that dangerous? Is carbon that unpredictable?
Im new to MTB I only driven motocross and surron style bikes untill now (no experience with carbon)
Tukkeuma on
I’m just looking at that saddle angle and my balls go numb
frostgate- on
Repair? Like with glue? No. You should give it to someone you hate
1MTBRider on
Sorry man that frame is done. Don’t ride it, don’t sell it or even give it away.
You could look into getting it fixed but really an old bike like that is ready to retire.
cascajal on
Very nice bike, but she is gone, don;t even ride it. Maybe getting another similar used frame?
l008com on
Is there an option C? Go with C. Thats not fixable and its definitely not rideable.
Objective-Light-9019 on
Just kidding, that is done!
Pithy_heart on
Git yerself some duct tape and give it a few wraps. You’ll be good to go lickity split….
TheWitness37 on
Is this a serious question or are you mocking past posts of the same thing? 🤔
LItifosi on
Repair it by buying a new frame, that one is toast. Call Specialized, tell them about the issue, maybe they can sell you a new old stock frame, although it looks like a 2009, thats pretty old.
Psyko_sissy23 on
You can ride it all the way to the crash site…
FLTR069 on
I hope this is a troll post. Dude, you CANNOT ride this.
james101-102 on
Thats a crack on the top tube.
I would not risk it. Bike has been in a serious accident. I would not ride it. Could end up getting castrated. Remember « Safety First «
bootstrapping_lad on
Looks like it would barely support your body weight while sitting still.
coco_is_boss on
Don’t ride it. You can look at fixing, but buying new frames might be more economical.
Jaded_Cap7937 on
I heard you can touch it up with some nail polish
DIY14410 on
Darwinism test case
MNmostlynice on
Do you want carbon fiber slivers in your dick? If the answer is yes, go for a ride!
That frame is toast and shouldn’t be ridden. Find a carbon repair shop if you love the bike enough to keep it.
9ermtb2014 on
Roll the dice with a curb drop and report back on the bike you really bought
kmontreux on
Riding it is not really an option. Fix it or trash it.
irvmtb on
That can be repaired maybe $400-700, but spending that on this bike may not be worth it, like if there are good used bike options where you could use this money towards instead. One of my mtbs had carbon damage that has been professionally repaired and it’s solid!
Well The shock seems also busted…I put air in it but still come to the bottom after a while
SLASH_PL on
I mean if you only want to ride it on flat ground to the grocery store then maaaaybe it’ll be fine but like others are saying, this top tube looks like it’s gonna snap after riding off a curb so I wouldn’t take my chances and just get a new frame.
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Ride it if you wanna die.
Looks like carbon, so i would dunp it in the trashcan, don’t Risk your life like that…
You could definitely level that saddle.
if u ride it the frame will snap and youll die
please dont ride that….ever
New bike day for you! It’s toast
https://preview.redd.it/fepv3wnw1kof1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c5cd336f45e46348ddd2cdaf0276c5352646fb7
Send photos to a specialist repair shop. They will tell you whether it’s worth repairing. Looks bad to me but might be repairable.
PS. I wouldn’t be riding it in this state, definitely a no-no off road. That brace will be putting a lot of pressure on the top tube near the fault.
That’s a parts bike. No way I’d ever get on that frame no matter what repair job was done
I would do neither. A carbon repair will cost you more than you paid for the bike, and it’s still an old bike that won’t work that well.
You don’t want to ride a bike with a crack in the frame, that’s a deathwish.
Also I’m not sure if you noticed, but there’s supposed to be air in that rear shock.
I hope someone never sold that to you that looks like an absolutely fucked up carbon top tube. Get your money back if you paid anything..
I hope this is just bad bait
If somebody sold that bike to you in that condition, you’ve been taken advantage of. You might be able to pull some parts off it but that frame is done.
You arent repairing that carbond damage. That bike frame is cooked
Im sure it will be very expensive to get it repaired but what about DIY?
Why are all so scared of a frame snapping? Is it that dangerous? Is carbon that unpredictable?
Im new to MTB I only driven motocross and surron style bikes untill now (no experience with carbon)
I’m just looking at that saddle angle and my balls go numb
Repair? Like with glue? No. You should give it to someone you hate
Sorry man that frame is done. Don’t ride it, don’t sell it or even give it away.
You could look into getting it fixed but really an old bike like that is ready to retire.
Very nice bike, but she is gone, don;t even ride it. Maybe getting another similar used frame?
Is there an option C? Go with C. Thats not fixable and its definitely not rideable.
Just kidding, that is done!
Git yerself some duct tape and give it a few wraps. You’ll be good to go lickity split….
Is this a serious question or are you mocking past posts of the same thing? 🤔
Repair it by buying a new frame, that one is toast. Call Specialized, tell them about the issue, maybe they can sell you a new old stock frame, although it looks like a 2009, thats pretty old.
You can ride it all the way to the crash site…
I hope this is a troll post. Dude, you CANNOT ride this.
Thats a crack on the top tube.
I would not risk it. Bike has been in a serious accident. I would not ride it. Could end up getting castrated. Remember « Safety First «
Looks like it would barely support your body weight while sitting still.
Don’t ride it. You can look at fixing, but buying new frames might be more economical.
I heard you can touch it up with some nail polish
Darwinism test case
Do you want carbon fiber slivers in your dick? If the answer is yes, go for a ride!
That frame is toast and shouldn’t be ridden. Find a carbon repair shop if you love the bike enough to keep it.
Roll the dice with a curb drop and report back on the bike you really bought
Riding it is not really an option. Fix it or trash it.
That can be repaired maybe $400-700, but spending that on this bike may not be worth it, like if there are good used bike options where you could use this money towards instead. One of my mtbs had carbon damage that has been professionally repaired and it’s solid!
Dangerous. Repair or trash it. Do not ride.
Don’t ride it.
https://preview.redd.it/yj2umsjsdkof1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a00179524a5f66bdba7e87ea3c0dd13abd9b0d12
Well The shock seems also busted…I put air in it but still come to the bottom after a while
I mean if you only want to ride it on flat ground to the grocery store then maaaaybe it’ll be fine but like others are saying, this top tube looks like it’s gonna snap after riding off a curb so I wouldn’t take my chances and just get a new frame.