| Re: Dented Frame
Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$61fed72c@news.rcn.com>,
"Viffer" <viffer@rcn.com> wrote:
>How would a small dent on the top tube of a frame affect the integrity or
>performance of a bike? I am considering purchasing an older used aluminum
>frame bike with a small dent as a backup ride but am a bit concerned about
>how well it will hold up given the slight damage.
>
Round edged dents are generally acceptable in that they don't
significantly diminish the strength of the tube.
Sharp edged dents are generally regarded as suspect and not
recommended.
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