Cracks around weld on quadangle - ?

[BDC]

I was hoping it was just the cheese paint, but the horizontal line that has appeared recently makes me think otherwise.

What to do? It's loaded with premium components. Repair - or replace frame - or just keep riding it?

I don't weld - so it would need a shop.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Well worth saving but I don’t think you’ll have much luck trying to get that color blended post repair. Probably get it stripped, inspect for others (likely), weld them up well and repaint/decal

 

[BDC]

Thinking, By the time I get it repaired and painted ...

I might just do a frame transplant with all the Profile Racing and Bullseye components.

The STR is actually a bit small for me, so this would make sense from a fit point - particularly as I recently sold my Big Ripper.

I could probably recoup some selling the damaged quad frame and forks to someone who could repair too.

 

[BDC]

But this would suit all the top end take offs better :-0

The cranks are a $grand in the local currency now.

 

[JA331]

Damn. That’s a shame. Is the seat mast cracked or has the weld simply broken away from it?

 

[BDC]

Damn. That’s a shame. Is the seat mast cracked or has the weld simply broken away from it?

I think both - the weld cracked and it's taken the tube with it.

 

[us56456712]

I was hoping it was just the cheese paint, but the horizontal line that has appeared recently makes me think otherwise.

What to do? It's loaded with premium components. Repair - or replace frame - or just keep riding it?

I don't weld - so it would need a shop.

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Drill a small hole in the end of the cracks. This usually stops them from spreading. I can’t tell where the cracks go or where they are from your photos so this might not be appropriate.

 

[JA331]

A feel for you mate. Did you buy the bike new? If so I would take it up with the SE Bikes distributor here. In my opinion that has been caused by a design flaw in the frame or improper welding. To repair it nicely the mast needs to be replaced and a gusset should connect the mast to the stays. You would have to strip the entire frame to refinish it as it is most likely powder coated.

I wanted a 29” myself and remember reading a review a few years back of one of the limited edition quadangle bikes and the reviewer made mention of the welding or lack of it on certain parts of the frame.

 

[Captain Awesome]

But this would suit all the top end take offs better :-0

The cranks are a $grand in the local currency now.

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If you’re willing to go that far what about a Laird or a JTT frame?