Is this frame too risky to buy?
roberthmr
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Hello everyone! I found this Canyon Nerve 120 frame online for $70 and I think it is a steal. It has a problem on the Top Tube and I am concerned if whether it would be too risky for a 77kgs (169lbs) rider or not. Any tips? I am mostly an XC rider and I am not doing any sort of outta-this-world jumps.
Thank you!
Pictures of the frame: https://imgur.com/a/UcMZs
Thank you!
Pictures of the frame: https://imgur.com/a/UcMZs
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I wouldn't.I don't do smileys.
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Parktools0 -
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I've had a dented top tube on my cross bike for years with no problems but it's nothing Like that.
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As above, avoid for me.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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I wouldn’t be comfortable with that either. AvoidCannondale Trail 27.5 | 2015
Titus El Chulo 27.5 | 2017
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It’s worth it for the rear triangle ... but then you would need to find another gram with s trashed rear to mate the front and back.
Ultimately the frame is trashed and priced on the rear section alone0 -
Despite all of your negative answers, I decided to buy the frame. I personally think it is worth the shot. Even if it will brake, it only costs $70.
Thank you for all your replies!0 -
I hope you have medical insurance.0
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roberthmr wrote:Despite all of your negative answers, I decided to buy the frame. I personally think it is worth the shot. Even if it will brake, it only costs $70.
Thank you for all your replies!
So why did you bother asking? :?“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
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JBA wrote:So why did you bother asking? :?
Just to see what other people say?
Looks to be aluminium frame with a crease type dent. It's difficult to say if it is structural that will lead to failure, only way to tell is to ride it (I'm not volunteering BTW)
It could be pulled out by glueing a bolt and then use a bar along the top tube use a nut to pull the dent out.
Certainly do not the hide it with filler as that may hide cracks developing underneath - you need to keep an eye on it.0 -
To each his own. Not like it's anything special, and no shock.
ps. It's break.I don't do smileys.
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Indeed, it may brake (good) before it breaks (bad).Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Even if it'll break and I'll fall, it won't be my first tumble. Think I'll be fine.cougie wrote:I hope you have medical insurance.
Thank you for your pieces of advice, especially for advising me not to try to hide it!02GF74 wrote:JBA wrote:So why did you bother asking? :?
Just to see what other people say?
Looks to be aluminium frame with a crease type dent. It's difficult to say if it is structural that will lead to failure, only way to tell is to ride it (I'm not volunteering BTW)
It could be pulled out by glueing a bolt and then use a bar along the top tube use a nut to pull the dent out.
Certainly do not the hide it with filler as that may hide cracks developing underneath - you need to keep an eye on it.
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