jahlive905
Senior Member
A few months ago I was cycling and managed to take a chunk out of the downtube (see the pic). Took it to my LBS and they said they legally weren't allowed to work on it so I threw it in the storage and have been riding something else.
However, I bloody love this bike and a few months without it is making me consider whether I can do something to fix it.
Does anyone know if the hole could be patched up? As mentioned, it's placed on the downtube on an aluminium frame. The bike is aGiant Defy 4. I'm thinking of taking it to a welder but if they patch it up, will it be safe to ride? This is a new one for me.
However, I bloody love this bike and a few months without it is making me consider whether I can do something to fix it.
Does anyone know if the hole could be patched up? As mentioned, it's placed on the downtube on an aluminium frame. The bike is aGiant Defy 4. I'm thinking of taking it to a welder but if they patch it up, will it be safe to ride? This is a new one for me.