Frame dent. Trash or Rideable ?

[Indyjps]

Curb score, got a big dent in the down tube, aluminum frame diamondback outlook mtn bike.

Whats the opinion, safe to ride, or trash it ?

 

[RustyGold]

Depends on your definition of ride. 10ft drops, probably wouldn't last a day...occasional curb hop, maybe a lifetime. Anything in between, well, how lucky are you?

Since frames like that, or better, often come up on CL for $20-40...I can't imagine using one that was that damaged, even if free...ymmv.

...and the naysayers claim you can't cold set aluminum...

Jason

 

[RustySprockets]

Just an opinion, but that bike is more unsightly than it is unsafe. Examine the frame welds and, if they pass muster, I doubt the tube itself would fail under reasonable conditions. Ten-year-old Diamondbacks aren't uncommon or especially valuable, so I'd probably just strip it for the free parts.

 

[Indyjps]

Thanks. Ill strip it down and toss the frame.
May even cut off the drop outs and brake mounts etc

 

[partsguy]

Part him out! Definitely not worth the time to fix. Be sure to recycle the frame with your pop cans though - I hate seeing recyclable stuff get tossed in the landfill.

 

[SILVERKINGPC]

An abused aluminum frame is a recipe for disaster. Dumpster time...

 

[deorman]

Parts. The Diamondbacks I have seen have decent components.

 

[Indyjps]

Its worth tearing down, mid level shimano running gear, good shifters etc, useable cranks, bottom bracket is tight. Alum brake mounts will come in handy, I know of a few alum bmx race frames for sale cheap due to brake boss damage.

When I recycle it, it will be cut beyond use.

Got different alum mtn bk frame that will go towards a single speed straight fork conversion, this diamondback is retired.