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bent my fork, (steel) can it be straightened out? anyone have a silver or yellow fork I can have/buy if not?
Hayduke
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:15 pm
Joined: 01 Feb 2006Posts: 677Location: Seattle, WA
Dude that sucks, what is the rest of the story? I am sure somebody in this crowd has the technology to fix it though.
eternalignorance
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 1:34 pm
Joined: 08 Jan 2006Posts: 359Location: Imaginary Places
the rest of the story is that sometimes I am clumsy.
I just lost my balance.
Aaron
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:11 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
I have the tools. Bring it by. 6 packs get special treatment!
eternalignorance
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 7:58 pm
Joined: 08 Jan 2006Posts: 359Location: Imaginary Places
you know, the paint is all chipped and shit, I think it would probally just be better to buy a used silver or yellow fork. probally come by you place with a six pack to do the installation/removal though if that would be alright.
Aaron
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:01 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
It might be best to have a professional (me) look at it first.
eternalignorance
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:48 pm
Joined: 08 Jan 2006Posts: 359Location: Imaginary Places
why? The paint can't be replaced without paying way more than it would be worth, and I want it to look pretty because I may be selling it.
Aaron
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:04 am
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
eternalignorance wrote:
why? The paint can't be replaced without paying way more than it would be worth, and I want it to look pretty because I may be selling it.
A good job can be done with a rattle-can (spray paint).
eternalignorance
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:45 pm
Joined: 08 Jan 2006Posts: 359Location: Imaginary Places
ahh that's much better, thank you once again, my arms were getting sore trying to keep the bike aligned right.
ahh that's much better, thank you once again, my arms were getting sore trying to keep the bike aligned right.
Steel frames and forks can almost always be realigned.
Even this bike could be repaired. If (when) we stop importing cheap bikes from the Far East, it might even be worth it. I bet David Wilson could fix it at a reasonabale price. Rattle can paint job and rebuilt front wheel. $400 maybe on the low end. Too bad we live in a throw-away society.
seaden
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:57 am
Joined: 09 Dec 2005Posts: 397Location: CapHill
Aaron wrote:
eternalignorance wrote:
ahh that's much better, thank you once again, my arms were getting sore trying to keep the bike aligned right.
Steel frames and forks can almost always be realigned.
Even this bike could be repaired. If (when) we stop importing cheap bikes from the Far East, it might even be worth it. I bet David Wilson could fix it at a reasonabale price. Rattle can paint job and rebuilt front wheel. $400 maybe on the low end. Too bad we live in a throw-away society.
yeah we do live in a throw away society...if I even screwed up my univega like that I would just throw it instead of salvage it...I got the bike for $20.
Grumpy GreebJoined: 20 Aug 2005Posts: 5329Location: flavor country
i bet you could get something from walmart cheaper.
lantius
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:06 pm
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fortunately since we live in a throwaway society, every time i've broken a frame i've been able to get another one for free or cheap. the graveyard should be only for the dead.
Aaron
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:16 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 4645
lantius wrote:
fortunately since we live in a throwaway society, every time i've broken a frame i've been able to get another one for free or cheap. the graveyard should be only for the dead.
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