Jonno Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Right, My ashtons got a crack round the bb thats about 2 and a quater inches, now what i want to know is: if i drill a small hole at each end of the crack will this at least slow the crack down? it will get replaced eventually but i cant afford a new frame at the moment so need a 'quick fix' for the time being. any help appriciated. Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Drilling hole's will stop the crack from spreading but then this would also make the frame weaker, i'm not sure on how long it will last but if you want another frame with a short wheelbase I will be selling my Dbr frame soon if you are interested ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O E M Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 If my frame cracked I would drill a small hold at both sides of it then take it to a welding place and get them to put a metal pipe around it this will cover up the crack and will stop the crack, Cheers :closedeyes: I know someone will dissagree with me but sorry its just what i would do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Not much you can do as alloy doesn't weld very good. Best thing you could do is drill a small hole as you have said at each end of the crack. This should hopefully stop it spreading and take it to a local welding place and ask them to put a gusset over the top of it. You may be lucky enought for it to last a while and maybe not but it wont cost you much to find out. Is it out or warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O E M Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Not much you can do as alloy doesn't weld very good. Best thing you could do is drill a small hole as you have said at each end of the crack. This should hopefully stop it spreading and take it to a local welding place and ask them to put a gusset over the top of it. You may be lucky enought for it to last a while and maybe not but it wont cost you much to find out. Is it out or warranty? ← Isn't that what I just said? :closedeyes: Cheers :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 You said metal pipe, it just thought i would clear it up in one for him :closedeyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonno Posted February 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 I will be selling my Dbr frame soon if you are interested ? ← thanks but im after another ashton, looks like il have to take it to the local frame builders after all and see whats what, although as has bin said alloy dosent weld the best :closedeyes: cheers for the replies, Jonno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 a drill and a jubilee clip :"> ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biketrialler Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 Phone ashtonbikes and see if they can do anything for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 It sounds pretty dead to be honest, over 2" of crack is rather large! Welding it may work, for a while, probably worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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