Crack on dmr rhythm frame

Pubert
Pubert Posts: 89
edited December 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
This morning i was cleaning my bike and I came across a big crack in the frame. As you run dwon from the stem along top tube, the crack is an inch or so behind the seat post part of the frame. the crack goes most of the way round the frame, what do i do? any suggestions please.
hugh
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  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    My guess is...bin it.
    Pubert wrote:
    the crack goes most of the way round the frame,

    Actually,it's not a guess. Do not ride it again!
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  • dave_hill
    dave_hill Posts: 3,877
    Agreed. Your frame's goosed to put it mildly.
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  • Pubert
    Pubert Posts: 89
    no chance of getting something like welded? or is it time to save for new frame.
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  • cunning-stunt
    cunning-stunt Posts: 614
    Can't be arsed to see whether the Rhythm is steel or not,and you don't say what version it is.
    Cove Stiffee frame would be my answer though 8)
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  • Pubert
    Pubert Posts: 89
    06 anti radar green
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  • Sir HC
    Sir HC Posts: 20,148
    The rythm is steel.
    You could re-weld it, I wouldn't bother though, as it could fail again.

    Sounds like you havent inserted the seatpost far enough into the frame.
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  • Pubert
    Pubert Posts: 89
    how much difference does having the seat post far down do? the seat post is actually very short. i just measured it and it's only 15cm, could this be the reason for the frame cracking?
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  • z000m
    z000m Posts: 544
    probably
    Pubert wrote:
    how much difference does having the seat post far down do? the seat post is actually very short. i just measured it and it's only 15cm, could this be the reason for the frame cracking?
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  • Tony06
    Tony06 Posts: 311
    15 cm??? is that how much was actually in the frame? if it is then thats loads i would have thought.
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  • dirtbiker100
    dirtbiker100 Posts: 1,997
    15cm is plenty to be in the frame. dunno what could have caused it though.
    try welding if you're cheap and won't be surprised if it goes again. personally i'd be saving or a new frame.
  • Pubert
    Pubert Posts: 89
    yes i run the seat very low so the whole 15cm is in the frame.
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  • bEavoLa
    bEavoLa Posts: 2,809
    dude - if your frame is cracked THAT bad, then you're gonna have to get a new one!

    contact DMR, see what their warranty restrictions are like and take it from there.

    it may suck, but it'll suck a LOAD less than if you crash on that thing and spend "X" months in hospital....

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