Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) hi all, well today i was riding around my local spot. when i trying to get up this wall i failed, for some reason i looked down only to see a crack going half way around my chainstay. im pi**ed off now because i want a new frame but i cant get one due to money reasons. i know some one that is a world champion welder and reckons that it can be fixed and made stronger . is it worth it?? should i ask him to make me a custom frame??? Edited October 29, 2006 by Reecerazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials 123 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 i'm not to shocked a mission but yes if you don't have the money for a new frame go for it but i would think of asking santa for a new frame for christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 lol im gona try, do you think it will last, i mean hes an amazing welder, but i dont think the world will last long becuase of the stuff we do on the bikes. still going to find out if he could make a bt raven look-a-like frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials 123 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 if he is as good as you say it should last till christmas the try and sort out a new frame don't start changing the frame or it wont last just let him weld the chain stay lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 A world champion welder!!!!!!! ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 no joke, he is a world champion welder, if he does the weld i will get a picture for all you to see. ooh i didnt mean chop my frame about, i ment make a whole new one, with custom geo and my own name on it:P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaSeriously though, you might as well get it welded if you havn't enough cash for a new frame. Itll last a good while aslong as you take a bit of care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials 123 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 just let him do the weld on your chain stay then at christmas get a new frame i would recommend www.tartybikes.co.uk i have just brought a gu from there and they are grate service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Where are the world welding championships held? THAT is entertainment kids, right there.Anyways, have the bloke weld it up for now and see how it goes. it may be possible to add a strengthening gusset, depending on neccesity/position of crack.If it cracks over and over then try and keep it going for as logn as possible to give you time to save up for a new frame. Remember, trials frames have laughable resale value, so bargains can be picked up if you're wiliing to compromise on things such as colour/make. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 well this is a champion ship sota thing, the welder makes a pice of art or some shizzle like thing. it is then looked at by judged, on the welding, like the smooth ness of it, if u can see the weld, ect.... well i wont know until tomorow when he will come round and have a look at it... im still think about gettin a custom frame...ill pay him of course soo could any one help me out on geo, chainstay length,headtube angle,ect... cheers Reece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 i maybe wrong but if you know little about "geo, chainstay length,headtube angle,ect... " why attmpt to make a custon frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 (edited) that is true, i wont be making the custom frame, the guy will. i just need a little help so i can give him some figures and we can work around, he has made many frame before but they normal bike frames as such. or maybe forgot the whole idea together and save up?? lol i just dont want the poo mission any longer 3 bloody years. Edited October 29, 2006 by Reecerazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 how old is your mission. has it had lots of abuse(trials use really)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinJI Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yeah, If you're after a custom frame, then do your research, just go on as many different bikes as possible, and see what geometry you like. Then Pick a mix of your favorite two or three. Just find what style you like best, and go for that. Its definatly worth doing some research into what effects changes in geometry have on the way the bike rides.As for welding up your current frame, it'll be fine, I had my koxx welded up on the chain stay yoke and it was and still is fine two owners later. Just get them to file it out and fill the gap with weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 how old is your mission. has it had lots of abuse(trials use really)?double post there, its three years old, has had some abuse to be honest. i didnt think it would crack of a 3-half foot wall, was only a chill ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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