Damaged Frame- Thoughts

Richie63

Found this damage to the frame of my SWorks 2005 Enduro. What I would like is considered thoughts on whether its viable to keep riding on it, leave it till I can replace it or can it be repaired with a welded patch? Any other ideas welcome.


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nicklouse

I would use it but get a new seat stay priced up/ordered.

Bishbosh10

I would repair that before riding it again - the box section has deformed a lot and any significant sideways force on it could cause it to fold up completely which would not only ruin your day but would also write off the frame.

sniper68

Have a word with Spesh UK.They did me a replacement for my 04 Enduro(in 2007) for £45 8)

DodgeT

Echo the sourcing a replacement especially if thats the sort of money your looking at, but in the short time, I wouldnt be worrying about it.
If your getting the amount of sideforce needed to cause that any mither, you'll have felt it first...

Richie63

Cheers for the replies I'll chase it up through J E James tomorrow as they are my local dealer for Spesh and the Spesh web site say to go through the dealer network I'd rather go direct but Hey Ho

Let's hope the prices are reasonable and they still do the bit

Might just have to buy that SB 66 I've been thinking of

PaulC7

I wouldnt ride it till fixed...

you may/will hit a bump sometime and it may bend it a bit more or you could be unlucky and have it bend/snap and stick into your rear wheel and that wount be a good time.

sniper68

You'll do a lot better by dealing direct( I speak from experience with JE James).
Phone Specialized UK direct 020 8391 3502 and ask for warranty/servicing. They've gone above and beyond expectations on 4 separate occasions for me 8)

Richie63

Cheers for that, I'd got the impression that spech didn't ant to talk direct- only through dealers but I'll try tomorrow.

As it was I've got Edinburgh bike co. on to it

sniper68

Yes they deal direct and it's quicker 8)
Twice they've sorted me out when JEJ said nothing could be done
I now only deal direct.