Would you touch it with a .............

raevon72
raevon72 Posts: 15
edited April 2008 in MTB buying advice
Need advice ..........I am after a second bike and have seen one on ebay , In the description he states a slight crack in the frame by the rear shock. What I want advice on is the following .
Would you buy it knowing this . Would you buy it and get it welded .Finally even if it was welded would it last. The bike is a norco A- Line vps :shock:
I love my Norco more than my missus

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    don't bother.

    strip to bare frame weld, heat treat whole frame,re paint......
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jeffers696
    jeffers696 Posts: 328
    no way, mate stay clear
    Specailized Enduro 08 - Beast
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  • funkydung
    funkydung Posts: 116
    Steer clear, will only worry you even if you get it sorted, is it a aluminium frame? If so good luck trying to find someone to weld it??
    I thought Norcos were indistructable??? (does that not tell you something)
  • raevon72
    raevon72 Posts: 15
    I did think that they were indistructable ........ obviously not thanks for advice 8)
    I love my Norco more than my missus