welding seatpost tube issues

skinnyclimber
skinnyclimber Posts: 7
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
help me, i recently declared war on a seat tube. took me about three days to remove and in the process the collar around the seat post got a little banged up. some of the metal has split and it looks like a new collar is needed to be welded on. i live in north london (barnet). do you have any suggestions where to go? what to do ? i've tried a few bike shops and they are all a little vague as to where to go.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    This could be terminal. Whats the frame made of? You need to take it to a frame builder.
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  • skinnyclimber
    skinnyclimber Posts: 7
    hello there,
    the frame is made of steel tange. its possible it will hold if i continue using the bike but i have the seat quite high up which puts quite a bit of strain on the tube. i took it to my local frame builder in north london but i think he gets frames made for him and the shop name goes onto the frame. they couldn't help
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Steel is somewhat easier to repair than alu, but i wouldnt hold out too much hop, its a highly stressed area.
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  • skyliner
    skyliner Posts: 613
    Contact Argos Cycles in Bristol. They should be able to tell you whether it's a lost cause or not.
    Then you could send it to them, or use a local fabricator/welder to fix it quickly.
    I'd advise using Argos though, they are the mutts.
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  • skinnyclimber
    skinnyclimber Posts: 7
    thanks for your help. someone i spoke to suggested argos. they sound a bit special

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