How many dents do you see?
02-11-24, 10:47 AM
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How many dents do you see?
Looking at this bike listed online. 1950's vintage. This is a picture of the top tube. Seller was surprised I asked about dents in top tube as if he wasnt aware if any. I am seeing mulitple small dents? But what do you see?
02-11-24, 10:53 AM
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I think the question should instead be 'How much straight, non-dented tube do you see?' 
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02-11-24, 11:24 AM
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That would have to be something pretty special to warrant fixing that TT, very special.
02-11-24, 11:34 AM
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Those aren't dents. It's a surface treatment to improve wet weather adhesion like Rigida used to apply to their steel rims. 1950s? Maybe this is where Rigida got the idea.
02-11-24, 12:02 PM
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I never heard of this model, but who wouldnt want a Windrush. I really want to find one of these now....in better condition.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26664264167...mis&media=COPY
https://www.ebay.com/itm/26664264167...mis&media=COPY
02-11-24, 12:19 PM
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I'd need to either see the frame in person, or get a high quality, slow moving video that sweeps the top tube before agreeing to purchase. I see what LOOKS to be two small, shallow creases and several other places where there are either small dents, or visual irregularities that may be dents - hence the need for further information.
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02-11-24, 12:45 PM
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Those are dimples like on a golf ball to improve the aerodynamics, people pay BIG money for that........ Just make sure he includes the wind tunnel test results with it.
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