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Is this bit of the bike important and will the re-profiling of the tube affect its integrity?
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Not sure on the wisdom of reprofiling but replacement would fix the issue.
Ooof
did the massive torque from the leccy motor cause that?
I had just fitted new tyres to replace the Nobby Nics which I didn't like. The new Maxxis Claw Gripper ( or something like that) have amazing grip and control letting me ride the usual trails faste and with more confidence up until the wet leaves covering a muddy root at a slight angle across the trail defeated their traction. Sliding sideways I clipped the handlebar on a tree and somersaulted flicking the bike in the air and into a tree.
As I saw the bike flying over me I was still impressed with the tyres giving me enough grip and confidence to crash quite so had and fast.
Now sat resting as the aches and pains have spread from my upper arm to embrace the whole of my torso and the lump on my leg gently throbs.
lump on my leg
Whereas the lump in your wallet will soon subside!
I wouldn't be happy riding that. Surely that needs a new seat stay now?
I'd just ride that
Compared to some of the insignificant little scars people panic about on here, that's quite impressive. And on a tube that's in compression, so yeah, I reckon that'll fold properly sooner or later. I'd not chance it personally.
As the beam that transfers the suspension movement to the shock, I'd also be thinking that'll go sooner or later. Hopefully later though as I bet Scott don't have any lying around to sell, and when they do it'll be the wrong colour
Nominative determinism strikes again.
tthew +1, impressive damage 😳
What tyre did that?
I went out yesterday, snapped dropper lever during a minor fall, the stub cut my shin quite deep and left some aluminum in there.....
With your skillz WCA you should be able to fix it easily.
Here's what I'd do.
A) Contact Scott for a replacement
B) Ride the pants off it whilst waiting for the replacement
HtHz
Let's hope they can get a spare before I hit Bike Park Wales uplift day
You might want to word that differently. 😉
[i]Nominative determinism strikes again.[/i]
Determinism Nominative strikes again. - I was given my name by other people after they witnessed a few of my world class accidents
A man of your new welding prowess would easily be able to add a bit of steel* in there :).
* Yes I know it's an alloy frame
Tidy garage tidy mind
I wouldn't ride that, hope you get it sorted
Just zip tie a bit of 4*2 to it as a quick fix.
That however is world class broken.
Gaffer taped some ice lollies sticks over it, should be fine until the replacement arrives
If it were ANYBODY else id say keep riding it until you get a replacement..
Gaffer taped some ice lollies sticks over it, should be fine until the replacement arrives
You're the expert on splints and stuff, I guess. 🙂
looks like a sticker to me.
Is that a very convincing sticker?
Edit: damn, beaten to it!
Thats dead, the only thing I might consider short term is filling it with foam to give it some support. Might even blow the dent back out. Did I mention its dead?