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dent in down tube on alloy frame

RichofyorkRichofyork Posts: 9
edited March 2009 in MTB general
I came off my bike and put a dent in the down tube of the frame anyone know anyone who can pull them out or repair them many thanks :cry:
The dent is about 5cm across there is no creasing or crack
the dent is is mid point in the down tube .

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  • dave_hilldave_hill Posts: 3,877
    A) where in the downtube is it?

    B) how big is it?

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  • RichofyorkRichofyork Posts: 9
    aprox 3-5 cm across in the top third of the down tube no cracks or creases so could be pulled out do you know of anyone who culd do this .
  • ratty2kratty2k Posts: 3,872
    Cant be pulled, only way of doing spot dents on a car really is to drill it and use the hole for a small slide hammer. How deep is it? Doesn't sound bad if there are no creases or cracks. Mine got dents in the downtube near the BB from rocks hitting it on its maiden voyage...
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  • Tank-slapperTank-slapper Posts: 968
    My HT has a dent in the top tube when something got dropped on it. It hasn't had any effect on how the bike rides, or how I ride it though.
  • uniquerideuniqueride Posts: 177
    check for cracks in all the welds at each end of the tube, i put a dent in the top tube of my mates bike and a week later the weld of seatstays to seat tube snapped for keep an eye out.
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  • ride_wheneverride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I'd get it checked by a reputable LBS, what are you using the bike for?
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  • RichofyorkRichofyork Posts: 9
    Hi thanks but no cracks in frame .just the thum print dent .
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    again no comment without pics.

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  • RockhopperRockhopper Posts: 503
    Ally or steel frame?
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    Rockhopper wrote:
    Ally or steel frame?

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    dent in down tube on alloy frame
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  • RichofyorkRichofyork Posts: 9
    :shock: I'll upload pic...
  • RockhopperRockhopper Posts: 503
    ah yes.
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