Dented chain stay help
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Dented chain stay help
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik...431280694.html
hello folks,
Does the dented chain stay look bad to you? Could this be repaired and covered with a chain stay protector? Just left as is? Or avoided all together?
hello folks,
Does the dented chain stay look bad to you? Could this be repaired and covered with a chain stay protector? Just left as is? Or avoided all together?
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There are a few types of chainstay "dents". Some are normal.
Near the chainrings, there may be chainstay indents from the factory for chainring clearance. Or, perhaps put in on steel frames by the owners, These likely are inconsequential.
Likewise, they indents can be put on the tire side for tire clearance.
Also there can be some indents around the rear freewheel/cassette.
More concerning might be dents midway along the chainstays that is not mirrored on both sides. This could indicate a rear triangle alignment issue.
Also, look for deep scratches in some frame materials due to the chain getting stuck.
There are a few types of chainstay "dents". Some are normal.
Near the chainrings, there may be chainstay indents from the factory for chainring clearance. Or, perhaps put in on steel frames by the owners, These likely are inconsequential.
Likewise, they indents can be put on the tire side for tire clearance.
Also there can be some indents around the rear freewheel/cassette.
More concerning might be dents midway along the chainstays that is not mirrored on both sides. This could indicate a rear triangle alignment issue.
Also, look for deep scratches in some frame materials due to the chain getting stuck.
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Ok, looks like in a matter of minutes seller stopped responding and maybe sold the bike or had a change of heart.
Thanks though
Thanks though
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Never mind, still for sale. How does this look?
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Not sure if this helps see it more
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Looks pretty minor to me from that angle.
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Agreed, would have no qualms about riding it.
Looks like a weight-weenie build, with matching red anodized aluminum aftermarket bolts and spoke nipples, and American Classic cranks. Syncros stem and White front hub, King rear. Really cool, right up my alley, probably worth the price for just the components. Probably has some Ti stuff hidden in there (BB? pedals?), that would be true to form. I never did trust those alloy crank bolts, though. Would swap out for Ti so if a crank comes loose on a ride you can just tighten it.
Seller spells Syncros wrong even though it's written on the stem. Pedals is spelled as "petals" also. Seat is not in any pics. Thief? Probably not, too earnest and sincere an ad. But reads as somewhat ignorant, or at least a person having trouble posting from a cell phone, and not taking the trouble to proofread. Kind of a lazy or half-hearted ad, if I'm being honest. That may explain the price, which seems low for something so nice. Go get it!! BUT, don't be surprised if the seller flakes on you, or if you have to conform to their schedule in order to set up a test ride!
Looks like a weight-weenie build, with matching red anodized aluminum aftermarket bolts and spoke nipples, and American Classic cranks. Syncros stem and White front hub, King rear. Really cool, right up my alley, probably worth the price for just the components. Probably has some Ti stuff hidden in there (BB? pedals?), that would be true to form. I never did trust those alloy crank bolts, though. Would swap out for Ti so if a crank comes loose on a ride you can just tighten it.
Seller spells Syncros wrong even though it's written on the stem. Pedals is spelled as "petals" also. Seat is not in any pics. Thief? Probably not, too earnest and sincere an ad. But reads as somewhat ignorant, or at least a person having trouble posting from a cell phone, and not taking the trouble to proofread. Kind of a lazy or half-hearted ad, if I'm being honest. That may explain the price, which seems low for something so nice. Go get it!! BUT, don't be surprised if the seller flakes on you, or if you have to conform to their schedule in order to set up a test ride!
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Agreed, would have no qualms about riding it.
Looks like a weight-weenie build, with matching red anodized aluminum aftermarket bolts and spoke nipples, and American Classic cranks. Syncros stem and White front hub, King rear. Really cool, right up my alley, probably worth the price for just the components. Probably has some Ti stuff hidden in there (BB? pedals?), that would be true to form. I never did trust those alloy crank bolts, though. Would swap out for Ti so if a crank comes loose on a ride you can just tighten it.
Seller spells Syncros wrong even though it's written on the stem. Pedals is spelled as "petals" also. Seat is not in any pics. Thief? Probably not, too earnest and sincere an ad. But reads as somewhat ignorant, or at least a person having trouble posting from a cell phone, and not taking the trouble to proofread. Kind of a lazy or half-hearted ad, if I'm being honest. That may explain the price, which seems low for something so nice. Go get it!! BUT, don't be surprised if the seller flakes on you, or if you have to conform to their schedule in order to set up a test ride!
Looks like a weight-weenie build, with matching red anodized aluminum aftermarket bolts and spoke nipples, and American Classic cranks. Syncros stem and White front hub, King rear. Really cool, right up my alley, probably worth the price for just the components. Probably has some Ti stuff hidden in there (BB? pedals?), that would be true to form. I never did trust those alloy crank bolts, though. Would swap out for Ti so if a crank comes loose on a ride you can just tighten it.
Seller spells Syncros wrong even though it's written on the stem. Pedals is spelled as "petals" also. Seat is not in any pics. Thief? Probably not, too earnest and sincere an ad. But reads as somewhat ignorant, or at least a person having trouble posting from a cell phone, and not taking the trouble to proofread. Kind of a lazy or half-hearted ad, if I'm being honest. That may explain the price, which seems low for something so nice. Go get it!! BUT, don't be surprised if the seller flakes on you, or if you have to conform to their schedule in order to set up a test ride!
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While this is an oval chainstay there, I have removed similar dents from round section stays.
while the word of advice in The Graduate was plastics, my word is coupling nuts, in this case probably 5mm or 10-24? Maybe8-32
you build up a rod with them and set screws, extend it down the one nearest I used a 1/2 round slotted head fastener, tap it back and get it worked out. I used a 1/4 x1" bar to insert through the bottom bracket.be patient
while the word of advice in The Graduate was plastics, my word is coupling nuts, in this case probably 5mm or 10-24? Maybe8-32
you build up a rod with them and set screws, extend it down the one nearest I used a 1/2 round slotted head fastener, tap it back and get it worked out. I used a 1/4 x1" bar to insert through the bottom bracket.be patient
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Quick update before I make a proper thread someday: I bought the bike today, the dent does not look too bad and it had lots of cool extras, including a matching white industries rear wheel. The seller was a nice fellow, the original owner. He worked for bicycling
magazine when they profiled Evans and then ordered the Hedgehog Roadhog (love the name) custom from him.
magazine when they profiled Evans and then ordered the Hedgehog Roadhog (love the name) custom from him.
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Just needs a Campy decal.
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While this is an oval chainstay there, I have removed similar dents from round section stays.
while the word of advice in The Graduate was plastics, my word is coupling nuts, in this case probably 5mm or 10-24? Maybe8-32
you build up a rod with them and set screws, extend it down the one nearest I used a 1/2 round slotted head fastener, tap it back and get it worked out. I used a 1/4 x1" bar to insert through the bottom bracket.be patient
while the word of advice in The Graduate was plastics, my word is coupling nuts, in this case probably 5mm or 10-24? Maybe8-32
you build up a rod with them and set screws, extend it down the one nearest I used a 1/2 round slotted head fastener, tap it back and get it worked out. I used a 1/4 x1" bar to insert through the bottom bracket.be patient
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It'd be a lot of fiddly work and sizing the rod-end to the chainstay ID could be tricky. That size dent I probably wouldn't bother with anything more than paint.
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Ahh, I get it. Actually, given the pieces involved, that's kind of what I was thinking, but it seemed kind of impossible. I was wondering if something like that would work on chainstay crush from a kickstand. Seems like it would take a lot of pressure to push those dents out.
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they are removed one at a time.
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