DIY frame repairs (step aside Gripsport!)

[b_S]

A mix of and

 

[Fisher]

Because obviously that would work.

 

[kozlik9]

whos bike is that
who would even think that would work

peace todd

 

[funkymonkey]

That wont work...














Needs to be galvanised...

 

[dontridebikes]

Free vasectomy?

 

[s73v30]

meh what's the problem? Would have used duct tape and zip ties personally far more structural then a screw.

 

[bikeguy70]

Free vasectomy?

Hahaha. Snip.

Does it work?

 

[dhDRucer]

Super glue would be much more effective and when it dries it clear!So you wont even know

haha you cracked your frame

 

[takai]

Ive seen that done (and worse) to a frame at a 24hr race. They figured that they would just get someone to weld it up later, so popped a M8x80mm bolt through it, and got on with the job of riding.

 

[dirt_rider17]

hahaha i guess someone wanted to keep riding there bike

 

[b_S]

Apparently it was done the day before a 6hr race, and it lasted the distance!
That weld has a huge amount of stress on it, more than most bikes due to the relaxed seat angle and suspension design. Makes a heap of noise, but it works
Not my bike by the way, just posting for laughs.

 

[elliotdhmcgeary]

meh what's the problem? Would have used duct tape and zip ties personally far more structural then a screw.

+1, nothing that duct tape and zip ties can't fix!

I'd wanna be sponsored and getting free bikes before I did that sorta thing to my bike!

 

[karl_eller]

Apparently it was done the day before a 6hr race, and it lasted the distance!
That weld has a huge amount of stress on it, more than most bikes due to the relaxed seat angle and suspension design. Makes a heap of noise, but it works
Not my bike by the way, just posting for laughs.

Actually it was done during a 10-hour a few weeks back, and from what I heard it held up.

Same break, other side:

Eller

 

[b_S]

A 10hr I'm going on 3rd hand info...

 

[Grip]

Love it! Wrong on more levels than I have time to list, but I love it!

Guess we should just close up shop now that a DIY fix has been exposed to the public.


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[Tazed]

Yeah, Grip - all that 'pretend' welding stuff you do is really just a cover for screws (and possibly other fixes), hey?!
All I can say is he's a brave chappie when the family jewels are just inches away from sheared metal and a decent sized screw...(no pun intended!)

 

[Tallman]

Hmmmmmmm! Good idea until you lower your arse back behind the seat, then catch your nutbag on the screw!

 

[Tyler!]

stuff welding it!

id say that would be hell stronger anyways...

Not really, that thing is a hazard to the rider, and the people around the rider...

 

[No Skid Marks]

Something stupid, there, I said it too

 

[EastsideZero]

Guess we should just close up shop now that a DIY fix has been exposed to the public.


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Nah, just start selling Ti screws so that the repair doesn't add too much weight.
Gotta diversify.