Damaged frame........help!

houghamnick
houghamnick Posts: 27
edited September 2007 in Workshop
I picked up a Trek 1200 frame on fleabay a few months ago, managed to get a groupset and all the rest to build it up myself. Was about to start this afternoon when I noticed that the frame has been damaged in two places, presumably by one of my housemates. Grrrr!
I have no idea whether its serious, I'm guessing it will weaken the frame significantly. Ive taken some pics and put them up here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/12861079@N08/?saved=1

Any views appreciated! Massively frustrated, I don't want to have to trawl ebay for another frame!

Nick

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  • aracer
    aracer Posts: 1,649
    You're referring to the flattening on the chainstay and the indentation under the front mech mount? Are you absolutely sure it didn't come like that, as they look a lot like deliberate features to provide sufficient clearance for chainrings and front mech. Certainly look far too regular to be damage.
  • andyp
    andyp Posts: 10,549
    Yep, I agree. Those are deliberate to allow clearance.
  • houghamnick
    houghamnick Posts: 27
    Just checked a bit more thoroughly and that does look like the case :roll:
    It is weird that I didn't notice them first time round.

    Thanks for the help, now all i have to do is build up the bike!

    Nick
  • ascurrell
    ascurrell Posts: 1,739
    Nick, i had the same fears once when i bought a frame and i agree with the other guys, when i assembled the parts all became obvious,
    how about a pic on completion, regards, scurry
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    ya eedjit. :lol:

    have you apologised to your flatmates for your accusations ?
  • houghamnick
    houghamnick Posts: 27
    No, they were out, I was cursing them to myself only!
    Yes I do feel like a eejit! A pleased one though :D
    I will post some pics up once I get it build up, could take a while though!

    What would i do without this forum? :roll:

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