Is this salvageable?

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Get a new seat tube fitted.

 

[Steve1975]

With a combination of alcohol and a chainsaw by the look of it ….

 

[Steve1975]

Get a new seat tube fitted.

Can that be done?

 

[stephan]

The drill must have been getting really hot to distort the tube like that

Can that be done?

Not by your mate with the drill, a frame builder could replace the seat tube, yes being steel.

 

[Steve1975]

The drill must have been getting really hot to distort the tube like that

Not by your mate with the drill, a frame builder could replace the seat tube, yes being steel.

That's an option I hadn't thought of. My mate is not allowed to even look at my bikes now

 

[stephan]

That's an option I hadn't thought of. My mate is not allowed to even look at my bikes now

Tears mate Tears! You both still speaking I hope!

 

[Steve1975]

Tears mate Tears! You both still speaking I hope!

Just about lol

 

[d8mok]

Should have sent it to the Seat post man if it’s a frame you care about.

 

[Steve1975]

Should have sent it to the Seat post man if it’s a frame you care about.

I didn't know he existed at the time. None of my locals would touch it as they reckoned the labour cost would be mental

 

[d8mok]

I’d try Dan Chambers and see his views on it. He will tell you straight.