• I must be feeling argumentative, though it looks like this won't sell here anyway.

    Personally I wouldn't sell, I've thrown climbing kit away in the past rather than sell it, as I would have felt irresonsible to pass it on. I'm no structural engineer, but does this look safe?

    On the repair:
    Mercian (ok, pbly not the cheapest, but their costs are easily accessible) repair cost: Replace top tube £85, re track frame £25 (maybe not necessary?), repaint from £100 (basic), postage there and back £30. Total = £240.

    So this would be a £500+, repaired, non original paint frame. Really?

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