Have I just ruined a brand new frame? (Super & Nick)

Johnny Napalm

There are no names that you could call me, that I haven't already called myself. :x

I am absolutely furious at my stupidity, and I fear I have ruined a brand new steel frame. I was just about to undertake a bit of work on the new bike, and placed the frame in the bike stand when I noticed a problem. I usually clamp via the seatpost, but for some reason, I must've clamped the top tube during the build and caused the damage.

As you can see, at some stage I've managed to clamp at the point of the cable guides, and in the process deformed the tube by pushing it inwards. I'm not even a strong bloke, so I'm astonished how I didn't notice. It's a brand new build, which I haven't even had a chance to ride yet, and maybe I won't get the chance to either.

I can't believe how big of a **** I can be at times.

supersonic

Pics?!

Johnny Napalm

Hey up, mate. Added now!

supersonic

I think it will be alright to be honest, but keep checking it!

Johnny Napalm

Cheers, mate.

There are no paint cracks etc., but I feel as sick as a dog (ironic). I'm pretty sure that it didn't arrive like that, so it can only have happened here or at the LBS when faced. I'd say there's more chance of me doing it than them.

nicklouse

one reason that the first thing that i do is fit the seat post.

TBH i would not worry about the slight damage.

mtbhenry888

a good steel frame should be fine with a little dent like that

Johnny Napalm

Cheers, guys.

I can't believe I've done that...I always clamp the seatpost. I suppose it'll forever be an unsightly reminder of my stupidity. Will be even more noticeable when I run it geared.

stubs

Yes you are an ar$e :roll: but you wont be the first to do that and look on the bright side you wont make that mistake again

Why not drop On-One a line confessing all. You never know after rolling about the floor laughing for a few minutes they might just do you a deal on a replacement frame.

Johnny Napalm

Yes you are an ar$e but you wont be the first to do that and look on the bright side you wont make that mistake again

I did also email On One earlier, but a cheap replacement would be out of the question because I got the last 14" (ooer, Missus).

nickfrog

Have you try to polish the damage off ?

Johnny Napalm

I did try that, but it didn't work! :?

Though I have now wrapped two rolls of gaffer tape around the offending area, which has made it disappear!

bomberesque

I dented an ally cannondale frame a bit like that on the trail once (quite literally dropped it sideways on a rock, amazing how easily damaged these new fangled thin tubes are! )Despite my protestations that it was f3kk3d Mrs B refused to let me replace it :roll: . In the end I rode it for another 5 years no problems and still have it in my basement as a "spare bike"

so long as there's no penetration through the tube and the frame is still straight then I'm pretty sure you'll be fine. Keep an eye out for cracks propogating but I think you'll be OK