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[Closed] Selling a Ti frame with chainsuck damage.

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I'm after selling my Global TH1.5 frame and all the unfashionable XC bits that were attached but when I stripped it down I found that there's quite a bit of chainsuck damage to the RH chainstay. Years ago I had the same problem when I sold my Hei Hei, so I went and found a welder who blobbed in some titanium and refinished the tube for twenty quid during his lunch break. It sold for good money and the buyer and I were happy with the deal.

So... to repair or sell "as is"? Pictures below of the Global frame and the Hei Hei after repair. Any suggestions on price, either way?

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Hei Hei frame after repair:
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Posted : 29/06/2016 9:17 am
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Once it's sold will you be changing your forum name? 😀


 
Posted : 29/06/2016 9:20 am
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Yes obviously to "NoGlobalti"


 
Posted : 29/06/2016 9:22 am
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Chainstay tube wall thickness for ti is typically 1.2mm so unless they are really deep gouges, best solution would be to try and smooth / polish to remove any potential stress-raisers. Price-wise will also depend on factors like wheel size and frame size - you might be lucky to find anyone wanting a 22" 26er vs a 15"?


 
Posted : 29/06/2016 12:00 pm

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