Do I have a problem? [Kona content, solved]
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Seatpost?
Are you sure?
I can't even manage to picture what part of a frame that might be...?!
Any more pics?
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Are you sure?
I can't even manage to picture what part of a frame that might be...?!
Any more pics?
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looks like a about-to-fail suspension pivot to me.
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looks like something to do with "rear surperspernsion," i think its called, apparently they have it on modern bikes.
and from what i have just learned about aluminium, i think you do have a problem ,though perhaps not an insurmountable one
and from what i have just learned about aluminium, i think you do have a problem ,though perhaps not an insurmountable one
supergoose
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I'm almost certain that it's a yellow licorice allsort.
Rysty
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Charlieboy28":2phvhpdm said:
You are correct, it is the rear suspension pivot and they do have them on these prehistoric 90's bikes also :shock:
it seems like it is about to crack. Can it be welded or do I need a new frame? I might have a new frame I can get, but but..
So very annoying.
FairfaxPat
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It's not about to crack-it's already cracked! You could get it welded up, maybe, but then you would want to heat treat it and then repaint it. Perhaps another frame might be a lot cheaper/less hassle? 
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I think you mean to say seat tube which is part of the frame.
Seatpost is what the seat/saddle attaches to and goes inside the seat tube.
A translation error I guess.
U'I ?
Seatpost is what the seat/saddle attaches to and goes inside the seat tube.
A translation error I guess.
U'I ?
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That can be fixed, but personally I wouldn't leave it to just any welder. It's best to get in touch with a frame specialist.
And yes, the paint will need to be (partially) stripped, so you're looking at a complete strip and repaint as well if you decide to fix it.
Getting a new frame will probably be the cheaper option, but I personally feel that it would be a waste to scrap a frame for such a minor crack.
It's a classic after all and as you mention it's a trusty steed, so you probably have some fond memories of it. IMO that justifies the extra cost of getting it fixed up.
Oh, and I know it's dangerous to describe any crack as "minor". You are not safe on that bike anymore until it's fixed, so it really needs to be looked at before you get on it again.
I'm calling it minor because it's not opening up or going all the way around. At this point it's easy to fix.
And yes, the paint will need to be (partially) stripped, so you're looking at a complete strip and repaint as well if you decide to fix it.
Getting a new frame will probably be the cheaper option, but I personally feel that it would be a waste to scrap a frame for such a minor crack.
It's a classic after all and as you mention it's a trusty steed, so you probably have some fond memories of it. IMO that justifies the extra cost of getting it fixed up.
Oh, and I know it's dangerous to describe any crack as "minor". You are not safe on that bike anymore until it's fixed, so it really needs to be looked at before you get on it again.
I'm calling it minor because it's not opening up or going all the way around. At this point it's easy to fix.
