Broken Chainstay - Frame Swap?
07-28-21, 09:01 AM
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Broken Chainstay - Frame Swap?
Recently found my right chainstay on an aluminum frame is cracked completely. I am seeking a warranty replacement but was wondering how easy it would be to swap the frame and reuse all the other components. Any advice on this topic would be appreciated.
07-28-21, 09:09 AM
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What dimensions/details do I need to know to do the swap? I assume frame size, bb size/type, thru axle size, wheel size, etc. but what else?
07-28-21, 10:00 AM
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BB type, headset type, rear spacing, QR vs thru axle, brake type/mount/reach, seatpost size/shape.
From my experience, depending on age of broken bike, you will be getting a newer frame rather than a direct replacement based on availability
From my experience, depending on age of broken bike, you will be getting a newer frame rather than a direct replacement based on availability
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Good advice from above but best thing is to let us know what frame you end up with and we can help with specifics. It can be an easy swap if all parts fit the new frame or it can be a complicated and $$$$ endeavor if some of the parts don't. What make/model is the broken frame?
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Plan on new cables/housing for the brakes and shifters, Even with an "identical" replacement frame theses typically will be different enough that they need to be changed.
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Plan on new cables and housing period. One should not be reusing that stuff unless absolutely brand new and even in that case unless you are magical and nothing frays at all.
However in terms of everything it depends on the frame. Check out the specs and see if they match up or say screw it and upgrade. I did that when I got my new langster frame and sold everything else off (or gave stuff away) granted now the langster has nicer parts than it really should have but it is a nice ride.
However in terms of everything it depends on the frame. Check out the specs and see if they match up or say screw it and upgrade. I did that when I got my new langster frame and sold everything else off (or gave stuff away) granted now the langster has nicer parts than it really should have but it is a nice ride.
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The bottom bracket may also dictate the crankset.
There may be benefits of looking for a used frame from the same era as the donor. Not necessarily the same brand, but the same era.
There may be benefits of looking for a used frame from the same era as the donor. Not necessarily the same brand, but the same era.
