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Story of my life
Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Motorized Bicycle General Discussion forum. Wow.just when you think you have most of the bugs out something like this happens.[IMG] [/IMG]
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06-10-2008, 10:33 PM
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Wow.just when you think you have most of the bugs out something like this happens.[IMG]  [/IMG]
Anyone else have a frame snap like that.It's a large tube and a new bike at that.In hindsight I know exactly when it happened.I was running down a smooth road at about 20 MPH and it felt like the chain skipped.I checked the chain and everything seemed OK but I could feel a strange vibration in the peddles.Rode it about 4 miles home.Actually rode pretty good considering.Can it be welded you think.Then again a new frame alone may not be too high.Sucks either way.Ron |
06-10-2008, 10:43 PM
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weld it,no worries |
06-10-2008, 10:58 PM
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If anyone can edit my spelling of "story" in the thread title,please do.Driving me crazy.lol.Ron |
06-10-2008, 11:07 PM
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What brand bike is that? |
06-10-2008, 11:16 PM
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That looks like a flaw in the metal. but ya what brand bike is that?
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06-11-2008, 12:27 AM
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That is one clean break  Weld it up you should be okay, be sure to check the rest of your bike for crack's.
It broke behind the weld, I'd have to say a flaw in the metal and such a clean break. Look's like someone took a saw and cut it. Are you sure nobody is P/O at you 
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06-11-2008, 06:05 AM
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The frame is a Micargi Rover.Fairracing isn't that one in your avitar.I'm sure it,s the only one to ever snap like that.Jeez,Ron |
06-11-2008, 06:28 AM
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I've only seen a frame break on a cruiser type bike at the seatpost/small curved tubes from too much weight and too many bumps. That doesn't look like a break as much as it does a defective assembly. Look at the end of the tube and see how much is new break and how much was not put together right and painted over.
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06-11-2008, 08:00 AM
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My Specialized Rockhopper broke in the same spot, but under harsh conditions... 30yds of continuous 2ft ledges 3/4 wheelbase apart, called "Devil's Staircase". Frame replaced under warranty. |
06-11-2008, 08:05 AM
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I'd just weld it up and then maybe a weld a couple of finger patches. One at the top and one at the bottom................................
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