Oh no, I've killed my favourite bike!

[andyz]

On the last three or four rides, I'd noticed that the frame of my Orange Sub3 was starting to creak a little. I though it might be loose 'bars, seatpost, seat etc. but alas no. The top tube has cracked nearly all the way through!

Any ideas for a replacement frame? Early 2000s, lightweight full suss.

 

[RickTheUncivil]

same again?

 

[Muddy paw]

Can't you just get it repaired .

 

[barry2017]

I bet if you didn't care what it looked like, that would be repairable.

 

[andyz]

Re:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

 

[hamster]

Orange Mr XC? Close relative of the Sub.

 

[The History Man]

Re: Re:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

Oooh you manly beast!

 

[andyz]

Re: Re:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

Oooh you manly beast!

No, just a bit overweight!

 

[Muddy paw]

Re: Re:

I'll drop it in with my usual frame repairer for an educated opinion. Might consider a bit of reinforcement in that area, which should look ok if welded nicely.

Oooh you manly beast!

No, just a bit overweight!

Sounds like it will need a fair bit of reinforcing then :shock: ..

 

[andyz]

Re: Re:

Sounds like it will need a fair bit of reinforcing then :shock: ..

Not that much! :shock: