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I sold a bike recently through this site and got a fair price for it (a little over £100).
On inspection the buyer found that the top tube had been repaired or even replaced which would imply the frame was involved in an accident.
I was not aware of this and the bike did not show any signs of weakness to me and I am 14 stones, however I only rode it for a few miles and I am not very technically minded for these sort of things.
On a brief check of the bike when we conducted the transaction the buyer did not notice the problem either.
The question is what would be the right thing to do?
The options as I see them are :
Take it back and give the money back (of course I would rather not do this)
Pay some compensation for something I was not aware of
Leave it (this I think is not very fair).
A general question would be are frames repairable? and if so how can you determine if they are safe to ride?
Any advice gratefully received
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