Good frame gone bad
11-23-22, 12:08 PM
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Good frame gone bad
(I also posted some pics in the Wacky CL thread)
I picked up this heap yesterday to strip its D-A bits and what was done to the frame is one of the sketchiest things I’ve ever seen.
The story is that the owner hit a curb hard and destroyed the front wheel and damaged the frame. Darn shame because it was a very nice frame. The owner “fixed” the frame and rode it for another 2 years.
I’m sure gugie and bulgie will have something to say about this.
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Top tube cut out and aluminum sleeve inserted. Small screws on bottom of tube to hold sleeve in place. Aesthetics were lacking so it was wrapped in red duct tape
I haven’t taken this apart yet but looking at it, the bottom tube was cut and another sleeve inserted and various screws and outer sleeve attached.
Reynolds 753. Fancy!
I picked up this heap yesterday to strip its D-A bits and what was done to the frame is one of the sketchiest things I’ve ever seen.
The story is that the owner hit a curb hard and destroyed the front wheel and damaged the frame. Darn shame because it was a very nice frame. The owner “fixed” the frame and rode it for another 2 years.
I’m sure gugie and bulgie will have something to say about this.
Pics….
Top tube cut out and aluminum sleeve inserted. Small screws on bottom of tube to hold sleeve in place. Aesthetics were lacking so it was wrapped in red duct tape
I haven’t taken this apart yet but looking at it, the bottom tube was cut and another sleeve inserted and various screws and outer sleeve attached.
Reynolds 753. Fancy!
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11-23-22, 12:31 PM
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Am I in time to be the first one to say that'll buff right out?
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I applaud the PO for trying and making the effort. Not many would have, I think.
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11-23-22, 12:44 PM
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11-23-22, 12:54 PM
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Wow yeah, an SBDU frame, that is unfortunate! A real memento mori.
Was the fork no longer original, either?
Was the fork no longer original, either?
11-23-22, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
I haven’t taken this apart yet but looking at it, the bottom tube was cut and another sleeve inserted and various screws and outer sleeve attached.
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11-23-22, 01:03 PM
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Seems reasonable
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11-23-22, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
Am I in time to be the first one to say that'll buff right out?
Originally Posted by heidelbergensis
Wow yeah, an SBDU frame, that is unfortunate! A real memento mori.
Was the fork no longer original, either?
Was the fork no longer original, either?
Originally Posted by dedhed
That sleeve looks suspiciously like Waterous Pacer fire hydrant extension coupling halves seen in the lower left here.
11-23-22, 01:40 PM
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That frame's got a few more seasons left in it...
11-23-22, 01:59 PM
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Kind of like a Hi-E Cosmopolitan.
but not.
creativity misplaced
but not.
creativity misplaced
11-23-22, 02:03 PM
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Must have really liked that bike. Nicely fitted to the lugs! Points for sourcing red duct tape!
Made in England for RCCA, sold as a frame set. Curious, what’s the serial number format?
Made in England for RCCA, sold as a frame set. Curious, what’s the serial number format?
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11-23-22, 02:35 PM
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Don't throw it away!
That frame can be repaired.
Normally the cost of a new HT/TT/DT and repaint is not worth it, but maybe for this frame?
Especially don't throw it away if it's old enough to be metric-sized tubes (28.0 DT, 26.0 TT). Those tubes are worth something as replacement spares for other 753 frames. Metric 753 raw tubes are practically rocking-horse droppings.
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Normally the cost of a new HT/TT/DT and repaint is not worth it, but maybe for this frame?
Especially don't throw it away if it's old enough to be metric-sized tubes (28.0 DT, 26.0 TT). Those tubes are worth something as replacement spares for other 753 frames. Metric 753 raw tubes are practically rocking-horse droppings.
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11-23-22, 02:37 PM
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Fork is original AND not bent!
Amazing - another piece of this bike that can be saved!
I don't know, the frame straddles the edge of the "specialness" scale that would justify paying to have the DT and TT replaced, IMHO, without having a personal connection to it.
Love SBDU frames though - maybe someone else will feel otherwise?
11-23-22, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bulgie
That frame can be repaired.
Normally the cost of a new HT/TT/DT and repaint is not worth it, but maybe for this frame?
Especially don't throw it away if it's old enough to be metric-sized tubes (28.0 DT, 26.0 TT). Those tubes are worth something as replacement spares for other 753 frames. Metric 753 raw tubes are practically rocking-horse droppings.
Mark B
Normally the cost of a new HT/TT/DT and repaint is not worth it, but maybe for this frame?
Especially don't throw it away if it's old enough to be metric-sized tubes (28.0 DT, 26.0 TT). Those tubes are worth something as replacement spares for other 753 frames. Metric 753 raw tubes are practically rocking-horse droppings.
Mark B
11-23-22, 02:58 PM
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I read THIS and it puts 753 on a mythical level. Good thing I haven’t binned this thing.
11-23-22, 06:08 PM
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Seeing that this bodge saved* a 753 SBDU for this long...it was a good bodge indeed.
-Kurt
*presumably. I'm not that familiar with repairs relating to frames assembled with heat treated tubing as opposed to classic 531 and the like.
-Kurt
*presumably. I'm not that familiar with repairs relating to frames assembled with heat treated tubing as opposed to classic 531 and the like.
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Originally Posted by BFisher
You'd never be able to do that with carbon.
I bought a LOOK where the previous owner had repaired the snapped fork blade and separated bb shell with wooden dowels, epoxy and tape and rode it as a commuter for 2 years
pure craftsmanship
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11-23-22, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by P!N20
Just wanted to take a moment to give a shout out to all the engineers out there.
11-23-22, 06:42 PM
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It can live on as a break away/folder. 
11-23-22, 06:52 PM
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Just need to do the same on the downtube, add a couple of mtb seat post quick releases, and you’d have a telescoping adjustable race bike.
11-23-22, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RustyJames
The story is that the owner hit a curb hard and destroyed the front wheel and damaged the frame.
I think I'd disassemble the whole thing, and see if he left any drugs inside that thing. 😁😉
11-23-22, 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stardognine
And yet the fork was undamaged? 🤔🙄
11-23-22, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Soody
You can.
I bought a LOOK where the previous owner had repaired the snapped fork blade and separated bb shell with wooden dowels, epoxy and tape and rode it as a commuter for 2 years
pure craftsmanship
I bought a LOOK where the previous owner had repaired the snapped fork blade and separated bb shell with wooden dowels, epoxy and tape and rode it as a commuter for 2 years
pure craftsmanship
Though, that may be glued, it ain't screwed.
Or is it...?
