Dented top tube, advice appreciated!

MTBSKiD
MTBSKiD Posts: 34
edited June 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi guys, I think I may have trashed my Anthem X and just wanted to get some opinions. I have no real experience with dents as this is my first.

I foolishly forgot to raise my brakes when I swapped my stem round the other night and managed to crash the day after. Resulting in the brake barb smashing into the top tube and leaving this gouge:

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Is it to dangerous to ride? I managed to complete a 15 miler after with no change but I'm still concerned =( Not sure If I can get it fixed. Cheers for any advice!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yep I would say it in new frame time.
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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    ouch :(
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  • MTBSKiD
    MTBSKiD Posts: 34
    Yeah I thought as much =( Bit devastated tbh lol. No chance to get that repaired then I assume?
  • Dirtydog11
    Dirtydog11 Posts: 1,621
    You might be able to get a front triangle but it would probably cost nearly as much as a complete replacement frame. Gutted for you mate :( .

    .....................................slopes off to check brake lever/ top tube clearance.
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  • wordnumb
    wordnumb Posts: 847
    Condolences for your loss.
  • stubs
    stubs Posts: 5,001
    Dirtydog11 wrote:
    .....................................slopes off to check brake lever/ top tube clearance.

    Me too. Been playing round with stems and spacers and have to admit I never checked the tube clearance. :shock:

    Gutted for you fella does your contents insurance cover crash damage to your bike might be worth checking. I have just payed an extra £65 a year to get my bikes covered for accidental damage on top of the theft cover.
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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    I looked long an... it's dead.
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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    dead as a dead thing

    do giant have a crash replacement scheme?
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  • MTBSKiD
    MTBSKiD Posts: 34
    Cheers for the replies guys, looks like a new frame then =(
  • JonnyN
    JonnyN Posts: 181
    Give the manufacturer a call. They should be able to offer a replacement frame for less money than a shop....hopefully.
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  • snowden_88
    snowden_88 Posts: 174
    Nubey here.

    What are you all on about? What should I be checking?
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Check to see if the brakes hit your top tube when the bars are swung round......

    Simon
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  • paulbox
    paulbox Posts: 1,203
    Nightmare mate, hope Giant sort you out with something.

    Will also be checking clearance before I head out tonight.
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