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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-29-20, 05:08 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

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Posted By subtleluck

veganbikes: I did reach out to the manufacturer,...

veganbikes: I did reach out to the manufacturer, and posted about it in the thread. I updated the thread, as you say for future peoples, with the info that I had problems with a mom and pop welder,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

12-29-20, 11:40 AM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

Finally got it welded.

Finally got it welded. Local welder agreed to TIG weld it for $100. He said it'll take a week. A month later he says he can't TIG weld it after all as he's missing some adapter. He kept trying to...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-21-20, 09:31 AM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

Thanks for your input everyone. ...

Thanks for your input everyone.

Definitely getting it TIG welded by a reputable source. Unfortunately, it might be a while before I have the chance to do it. All the good welding shops around...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-19-20, 12:01 AM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

A question about frame preparation for welding. ...

A question about frame preparation for welding. I know that I should sand the paint off the area to be welded. I will also strip the frame of all parts, and was wondering if I need to remove the...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-12-20, 09:46 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

Heard back from Surly. Frame is too old for a...

Heard back from Surly. Frame is too old for a "grace period" on the warranty. They suggested I buy one of their new frames.

I think I will find a welding shop nearby first.

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-10-20, 08:40 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

I contacted Surly, they are understandably busy...

I contacted Surly, they are understandably busy due to the coronavirus and said it's about 4 days for a response.

CliffordK: I'd rather not post my location. I'm in a medium size city. Sorry but...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-07-20, 11:20 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

Thank you everyone for chiming in. Your...

Thank you everyone for chiming in. Your confirmation of the failed weld is very helpful. The crack looks innocent and I rode it thinking it's no big deal.
I will not be riding it anymore. This was...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-07-20, 06:29 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

quindecima: any rough idea what it would cost to...

quindecima: any rough idea what it would cost to weld it up?

The Surly warranty is 3 years. For an inexpensive frame it's reasonable. Is it really worth contacting Surly over a 13 year old...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

08-07-20, 04:53 PM

Replies: 35

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

Views: 11,934

Posted By subtleluck

frame is cracked? cost of welding?

I noticed what appears to be a crack where the seat tube is welded to the bottom bracket. I sanded the paint off for inspection (see pics). The frame is a 13 year old Surly Pacer (4130 chromoly)...

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