Cracked Crank

[james_stan]

I'm curious about two aspects:-

a) How did it come to crack (over tightening or trauma)?
b) How were you proposing to fix it - weld ?

Cheers

 

[bikenut2010]

HI, I found the crack on a bike I recently purchased, so either it was like that when it was shipped or it took a clout in transit; I know nothing about alloy welding so was wondering if it could be saved.

cheers

 

[Midlife]

Just out of curiosity what make is it ? Can't see the logo properly..

Shaun

PS it's toast

 

[bikenut2010]

Just out of curiosity what make is it ? Can't see the logo properly..

Shaun

PS it's toast

Gipiemme Crono , this one... http://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx? ... 5&AbsPos=3

such a shame , but the rings are 144 so I'll salvage those

 

[mdvineng]

Sadly not weldable as it will incur further residual stress and cracks, not to mention that the welding process will weaken the parent metal and distort it too.

 

[hamster]

I'm curious about two aspects:-

a) How did it come to crack (over tightening or trauma)?
b) How were you proposing to fix it - weld ?

Cheers

Fatigue cracking after 40 years of continual use is the reason.

 

[Pionir]

Add RARE and L@@K too for maximum effect. :facepalm:

DON'T FORGET TO USE CAPITAL LETTERS FOR THE WHOLE ADVERT

 

[jm]

It is in better shape than the new front dura ace hub I bought on ebay.