Hole in my frame! What to do?

jusgray
jusgray Posts: 154
edited March 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I was touching up my bike frame when I noticed this hole when it was upside down.

I`m gutted as I have a feeling that its ready for the bin.

Any advice please.

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  • Amos
    Amos Posts: 438
    what frame is it? what is it made of?
  • jusgray
    jusgray Posts: 154
    Not sire mate, its an old style bike nothing any good but has been getting me about.

    Here is a pic of the whole bike.

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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Well in that case, if you're not leaving the ground, then ride it until it gives up.
    Neeermad
    Carbon 456
    456 lefty
    Pompino
    White Inbred
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    so what does the other side look like? TBH just looks like a poor frame build.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jusgray
    jusgray Posts: 154
    The other side of the frame does not have this hole which is why I thought it strange.

    Is it dangerous?

    Can it be welded?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    i would say that the bike has lasted this long i would not worry.

    Maybe have it looked over by a shop.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jusgray
    jusgray Posts: 154
    Cheers for the replies :)

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