Shattered rear dropout/ chainstay

Uh, just discovered this on the missus' bicycle while cleaning up. I'd been wondering why the frame would creak whenever the going would require to press a bit harder.

Now, the question is: is it safe to ride like this?

Or should I just get a new frame...?
Cheers

fix it if its a decent frame or get a new one if it isn't/you can't do yourself.

you shouldn't continue riding it like this though, it won't get any better

Definitely not, lots of replacement frames around, just transfer all the parts over.

That'll buff out

How are your metalwork skills. I would put a strap across and pin it.

Sod this, we're getting a new frame and will move over all the other parts. Can't cycle a risky frame with all these potholes.

Hat tip to the Hackney Peddler folks for being so pro and helpful!

Hope they didn't sell you it in the first place?

I've not heard amazing things of them tbh.

@Skülly You haven't?

I'm considering buying a frame there and having a whole bike done at the moment, so I'd be keen to hear.

Buy a frame off eBay or on here and swap the parts yourself. Won't take long to do

Well, at least it sounds like that frame wasn't from them. Just have noticed some fairly high prices for worn-out stuff being offered that seems a tiny bit sharp of them. I've no first-hand experience so I'd better wind my neck in a bit.

I'm sure a frame builder would be happy to fix that for you. Thinking of http://www.stayercycles.com (send them a mail, Sam is usually quick to answer) but there must be others.

Alternatively, set up the bike for your/my height and we smash it in some quiet/grassy area until it cracks properly?