Dented Frame

07-02-2004, 11:21 PM

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.

07-03-2004, 01:58 PM

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
"Viffer" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 01:58 PM

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
"Viffer" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 01:58 PM

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
"Viffer" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 01:58 PM

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
"Viffer" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
--
zk

07-03-2004, 01:58 PM

Sat, 3 Jul 2004 00:21:56 -0700,
<40e65e94$0$23314$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ].com>,
"Viffer" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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.
--
zk