twolve

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?

juvela

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CliffordK

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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.

twolve

Ok, looks like in a matter of minutes seller stopped responding and maybe sold the bike or had a change of heart.

Thanks though

twolve

Never mind, still for sale. How does this look?

twolve

Not sure if this helps see it more

nlerner

Looks pretty minor to me from that angle.

scarlson 

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!

TPL

No problem ....ride it !

twolve

Thanks for all the info, everyone. This is pretty different than what I’m normally after, so the feedback on the bike and the dent is helpful. N+1 ftw!

repechage

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

twolve

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.

SurferRosa

Just needs a Campy decal.

Hobbiano 

Huh? Sounds interesting but I don't understand what you're saying here. Would you mind trying to explain your method again? I do know what coupling nuts are. Thanks.

oneclick 

I think he means put a short bit (coupling nut with a rounded end - "half-round slotted-head fastener") into the opening of the chainstay inside the bb shell, put a setscrew into the empty end, put another coupling nut on that; and so on. As the rod gets built it pushes the rounded end into the chainstay; when it's tight up to the dent he levers a bar against the inside of the shell and the bit of the rod sticking out of the chainstay into the shell.

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.

Hobbiano 

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.

repechage

the bottom bracket shell is only 1.3" ID, so a string of coupling nuts gets you to the dent region, held together with allen key threaded set screws, extend them down and gently tap away, it was easier for me as the chainstay was round/oval/round.
they are removed one at a time.