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Repair of Bicycle Frame Possible?, Dropout Cracked

  • 13-07-2010 6:29pm
    #1
    c_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    I have been looking around the www to no avail so thought i'd post here and see.

    I acquired a frame recently and began a project of single speed conversion, to my horror I found that one of the rear dropouts has a large failure crack all the way through.

    My options are to 1) get a new frame or 2) attempt a repair. I'm really only in this for the fun of cycling around and the DIY element so I would potentially entertain 2) before 1). The frame by the way is worthless.

    So does anybody know is it possible to get a bicycle frame repaired here in Ireland? The repair would entail removing the dropout and re-brazing a new substitute or replacement, I was thinking of putting new rear facing ones on if I was going to bother.

    Any mechanic who does light brazing and has an oxy acetylene setup could do this in theory. Ideally, I'd like to get it done that way and learn something.

    Or am I completely wasting my time and would be better of just getting another clunker and starting again?


Comments

  • #2
    DirkVoodoo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,504 ✭✭✭✭DirkVoodoo


    If the frame is worthless I would probably junk it. DIY projects are one thing, learning to weld steel (which is a pretty skilled procedure) on something that you will be travelling at speed on is not something I would attempt.

    If it's not a classic frame then I don't see the point in pouring money into having it repaired. If you want to learn how to weld, go on a tradesman's course or something and learn how to do it with bars. Bars that you can throw away afterwards and not worry if they are going to kill you.


  • #3
    SubLuminal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 438 ✭✭SubLuminal


    Take it to Rothar and get gareth to have a look. He's a pretty skilled welder and they can do that sort of stuff in the shop.

    www.rothar.ie

    www.tinyurl.com/rotharmap

    good luck!


  • #4
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    SubLuminal wrote: »
    Take it to Rothar and get gareth to have a look. He's a pretty skilled welder and they can do that sort of stuff in the shop.

    www.rothar.ie

    www.tinyurl.com/rotharmap

    good luck!

    Does Rothar do bike repairs like wheel truing and spoke rebuilding? A good shop?


  • #5
    c_b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭c_b


    I think I'll head down to rothar. The way I see it if it can't be fixed, I might be able to buy a replacement frame down there and I have a perfectly good wheel with tyre that I also acquired which is taking up space in my apartment and getting me in trouble.

    Have to say, I don't think welding it will work as it's almost on top of the brass fillet where it would have been brazed on. I think welding will just melt the brass. Although a good welder will just take one look at it and put me straight.

    I had been meaning to go down there anyway to see what it's all about it sounds like a friendly place.

    Also, I'm not planning on actually doing the work, I was just hoping to see it done and "have the chat", maybe pick up some skills or knowledge.

    Much thanks for the replies folks, if there's anyone else with some knowledge / opinion out there, please help....


  • #6
    SubLuminal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 438 ✭✭SubLuminal


    72hundred wrote: »
    Does Rothar do bike repairs like wheel truing and spoke rebuilding? A good shop?

    Yes, they do. Great shop, best bike shop in Dublin IMO. But then, i'm biased, because I used to volunteer there as a bike mechanic before I got too busy with 'real' (read boring) work to spend all my time working on bikes.


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  • #7
    72hundred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,333 ✭✭✭72hundred


    SubLuminal wrote: »
    Yes, they do. Great shop, best bike shop in Dublin IMO. But then, i'm biased, because I used to volunteer there as a bike mechanic before I got too busy with 'real' (read boring) work to spend all my time working on bikes.

    Yea cheers for that, cycleways and the "place on the quays" are expensive imho. I've a friend that was charged €10 to change a tyre each! On top of the tyre costs.


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