A sad loss

[classic33]

Here's a picture. Light wasn't ideal, not to mention my mood:

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My guess is that it's probably caused by a bit of corrosion expansion in the headset - a lesson perhaps to those who are relaxed about maintaining such things. I clean up after most rides, so it's unlikely to have been there long. The bike is a 2005 entry-level Raleigh tourer - similar to a Ridgeback Tour in current ranges. To be honest it doesn't owe me anything. Does that make me happy? Not really!

There's a second crack forming, off to the left as viewed. With that crack already having split two ways under the paint with a third to the right. I've ridden with a cracked seat tube, but watched what I was doing. Once home that was it, never took the chance of riding it to the bike shop.

 

[Accy cyclist]

The head tube on my old Scott road bike cracked in the same place as yours. Someone told me you can put one of those clamp things around it and tighten it up to make it safe. I didn't bother. It would've looked naff,even if it made it safe and the bike tube cracking gave me an excuse to buy a new bike!

 

[classic33]

The head tube on my old Scott road bike cracked in the same place as yours. Someone told me you can put one of those clamp things around it and tighten it up to make it safe. I didn't bother. It would've looked naff,even if it made it safe and the bike tube cracking gave me an excuse to buy a new bike!

I'd use as a "get me home" fix, if it were designed to clamp metal. Hose clamps, forget the. Better still don't consider them.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'd use as a "get me home" fix, if it were designed to clamp metal. Hose clamps, forget the. Better still don't consider them.

That's the name i was looking for...hose clamps!

 

[Drago]

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun...

 

[fossyant]

No no no

New bike/frame time. It is beyond help.

 

[MichaelW2]

You would have to drill out the crack to prevent propagation before clamping. Not safe at all. What brand is the frame.

 

[kingrollo]

Obviously finances dependent - But I would look for a new frame - probably get a budget alloy for £150...

Good luck....

 

[Venod]

That's the name i was looking for...hose clamps!

Am I the only one on here who refers to these as Jubilee clips.

 

[Drago]

Only if they're genuine Jubilee brand.

 

[Venod]

Only if they're genuine Jubilee brand.

Jubilee must have had a large market share when I was younger, as everybody referred to them as Jubilee clips regardless of make.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_Clip

 

[3narf]

'Jubilee' definitely became the generic term for hose clamps.

 

[Drago]

Its a bit like Hoover, innit.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Here's a picture. Light wasn't ideal, not to mention my mood:

View attachment 342819

My guess is that it's probably caused by a bit of corrosion expansion in the headset - a lesson perhaps to those who are relaxed about maintaining such things. I clean up after most rides, so it's unlikely to have been there long. The bike is a 2005 entry-level Raleigh tourer - similar to a Ridgeback Tour in current ranges. To be honest it doesn't owe me anything. Does that make me happy? Not really!

That's an excuse to buy yourself something nice.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I know that practical matters must be hard for you to consider at this difficult time, and I don't want to be insensitive but ...

You'd better look sharp and get a replacement lined up for your April century! It's a good thing you got your March one in before you noticed it.