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Hey all, I was hoping for some advice on this damaged Saronni frame. I had it powdercoated about 18months ago at Armourtex, it appeared that they did a lovely job, but about 6months ago I noticed a rusty split appearing on one of the chainstays near the dropout. Upon closer inspection I saw that the surface was a little bit bumpy there, & when I picked at the split with a scalpel it flaked off & a rusty crack appeared & almost looks to have been eaten all the way around.
I have really little mechanical knowledge, but I'm wondering if this can be or even if it's worth trying to repair? I'm pretty broke & kind of need a bike.
I'm based in Berlin, & was also wondering if anyone has some English speaking contacts who might be able to advise on whether/how to fix it also.
Here are some photos, thanks for any suggestions:
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These have now been sold, thanks.
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Hey everyone, groupset has been sold to French Touch.
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Whoops, £60. red face
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For sale, Mavic type Open 4CD clinchers in dark grey, in excellent condition, hardly used. I'm not sure what brand the hubs are, but the fasteners say PAMA. OLN is 126 mm. 7 speed cog is SACHS LY93, 13-21 t.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b110/tryp_one/Untitled1_0000_DSCF9596JPG.jpg
I have to get rid of these, I'm moving abroad!
Pick up in W1T (Charlotte St area) during work hours or N16 (Stoke Newington) in the evenings.
Posts followed by PMs please.
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Skateboy has something else sorted, it's yours for £140 if you want French Touch, I've got to move it on!
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Yep still available, just speaking with skateboy first, but if you're interested French Touch, then PM me.
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You, my friend, are a saint! Thanks so much for going out of your way, I really appreciate it. Enjoy the gig!
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I had this on my calendar for well over a month, I was foolish for thinking it wouldn't sell out! :(
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Wanted, 2x tickets to Bitch Magnet at The Lexington for Monday 12th December.
PM me please if you have one!
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Price drop! I decided I won't be splitting, so this is the only drop before going to e-Bay.
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I'm looking for a set of these with hex nut fittings, are they hex or allen key?
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2nd dibs on the modolo speedy if MarkyP changes his mind.
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Thanks for the correction Gordon! First expressions of interest for individual parts will get priority, I've had a few PMs of interest for individual parts, if anyone is interested please post on the thread first.
I'd really rather pass this onto someone in one lot (because I'm lazy).
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Well, it is Christmas!
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Campagnolo Athena C-Record era groupset in overall good condition.
- crankset, 170 mm, dated (51). Replacement NOS self-extracting bolts included.
- chainwheels 52x42
- rear derailleur with original jockey wheels.
- front derailleur, braze-on type
- friction shifters, mounting hardware included
- brake calipers with original brake pads
- brake levers **NOTE: One of the hoods has completely torn, will need replacing.
- seatpost, diameter 27.2 mm
Price: £150 o.n.o
Pick up in W1T (Charlotte St area) during work hours or N16 (Stoke Newington) in the evenings.
Will split if there's enough interest in individual parts.
- crankset, 170 mm, dated (51). Replacement NOS self-extracting bolts included.
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I realised I still have the maturity of a primary schooler when I saw this packaging on Ebay. Mmmmm, nipples.
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Jesus man, I just know that one of these days I'm going to end up buying a bike off you that I can't afford - these are both so sexual.
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I really hate this - im sure its wrong of me to, being a Hetchins - but its a horrible paint job and cluttered build.
I agree. For me, the ornate nature of Hetchins is already treading a fine line between gaudy & grand, they can look pretty slick, but when you coat one in gold and put weird H.R. Giger bottle cages on it...well, it starts to look like something designed by the papacy.
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Thanks guys! It was a seriously fun day, so big thanks poots & tibbs for putting it all together. @shinigami That film night at LMNH looks rad, I reckon I'll check it out.
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Which ride did you go on? Ben tried to kill me!
Really? When was that? I'm sure he tried to kill you in a jovial manner, all fun and deadly games.
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Live by the ramen, die by the ramen - or something to that effect. I have a few photos, and a few words from Saturday that I've put on this here blog if anyone wants to have a geez http://lensefare.blogspot.com/.
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Hey nice to meet you guys, I am in the throes of an udon-hangover, but I'd do it all again in a second! Dylan (green Saronni).
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yoav: "If there's rust there, how much more is hidden under the powdercoating?"
Yeah, I'm not sure how much, it's anyone's guess really!
gereonb: Looks very much like the whole stay will need replacing, best to do both at the same time. I guess water gathered in the bottom of the stay and could not get out (possibly due to the powder coating).
I will take the frame off your hands in exchange for a small sum if you can ship to Belgium.
Sounds extreme, & expensive :( If I sell it, I'll keep you in mind. How much is a "small sum"?
Alkali: can you wrap it in a tin can and wrap that with multiple jubilee clips?
I'm not sure man, it's pretty close to the dropout, I'd feel safer riding it if the rust was cut out or removed.
Butters: That's dead. Maybe it rusted from the inside out. You will need to get a new seat stay I reckon. I don't know anyone in Berlin I'm afraid, but there must be someone!
Yeah it looks like it rusted from the inside out, there was a small hole drilled in the frame (for what reason, I have no idea) maybe water was gathering in there?
Thanks all for your comments, it's a real bummer, maybe there's a cheap option to get it nastily fixed & it will just have to be a beater.