Desmond Derv Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ok, so I have seen this bike on eBay which I think is going for around £30 - £40 mark at the moment he lives locally to me which is a ++ but.... he isn't very descriptive about the product on sale, just says there is a welded 'reinforced' section (see pic) and I was just wondering is this a no-go sort of thing or anyone recon is ok as its cheap and it's a starter bike? cheers dez' Picture with the 'reinforced section' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBazz (: Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Yo.... You live in cross hills? Whats your real name? I only live in silsden haha From the size of that weld, I'd say it was a no go, will most likely snap/crack again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 If its a full bike for 30-40 then go for it. You can always replace the frame if it snaps. At least you will have all the bits you need to go on a new frame. does he say what components are on the bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond Derv Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Ha ha neat, was wondering if there were any local riders, real name is Mark Harker, I live top of cross hills. I wasn't sure if it was a sound buy, so will keep searching the bay and if I can get a few more pennies a guy on the forum has a Zona Zip for sale but its 100 mile away so can’t afford it as yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike425 Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 You can get second hand trials bike so cheap nowadays I would not touch that with a barge pole. The size of the weld that has been put on either indicates that someone who had no clue what they were doing did it or the frame was properly knackered before hand and it was necessary. Unless its a fiver you'd be mad to buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desmond Derv Posted April 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Well theres 2 days left so might go up a bit, he doesnt say what else is on it and no other pics, He says 'The rear hydraulic brake needs attention but otherwise all in good order' Its one to keep in mind I guess but for now I'll keep searching. Cheers for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Griffiths Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 If he hasnt heat treated the frame dont go near it. Welding the frame will seriously weaken it. He may say that its in good order but under that plate could be a split or a hole. hope that helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valy_kara Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 you don`t need to reinforce without having a crack , work hard gett a new bike , better satisfaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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