Headtube cracks

[marin man]

:cry: :cry: :cry:

but I have some copter tape for you...pop in tommorrow or the next day mate

 

[dyna-ti]

i blame tight fitting headsets...sorry mate.

Aha
I was worried that the cups on my HS were a poor fit because i didnt have to hammer/press them in.
Feeling better now

 

[cornholio's RC200]

:shock:

:shock:

 

[marin man]

I have seen that it is quite....erm....frightening....

 

[cornholio's RC200]

I have seen that it is quite....erm....frightening....

For some reason (schadenfreude?) it makes me grin rather though. I wonder which flavour Seabond he likes the best?

 

[marin man]

peppermint....

 

[ftwelder]

The issue with that frame is not the risk of the head tube breaking off, it's there is no longer any pressure holding the cup. Its "sprung". Put the bike on the wall.

All metals are subject to fatigue failure. Aluminum has the lowest threshold for fatigue damage of materials used to make frames.

 

[letmetalktomark]

The issue with that frame is not the risk of the head tube breaking off, it's there is no longer any pressure holding the cup. Its "sprung". Put the bike on the wall.

All metals are subject to fatigue failure. Aluminum has the lowest threshold for fatigue damage of materials used to make frames.

MM I think that is all the information you need from a seasoned pro.

Wall hanger it is.

 

[marin man]

I get that but the cups are still held in really firmly :?

 

[letmetalktomark]

I get that but the cups are still held in really firmly :?

I take it you are gauging this by the fact they cannot be removed by hand :?

Not the reassurance I would want.

I would take Frank's advice and leave it.

After all you did ask for people opinions.

You have now had a professional opinion without a charge.

Consider it a good day.