Opinions please on possibly dented MTB frame on ebay

[davidphilips]

Seen this mtb frame on ebay does the dent look small or (to me ) look like a very long dent? Seems very cheap at present and dont know if i should bid would hate to buy something that would just never look right.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272690788840?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDXT

 

[Bollo]

Oh, you're going to get opinions!

 

[jonny jeez]

Oh, you're going to get opinions!

Yep that third picture has all kinds of opinions!

 

[jonny jeez]

Ps, it's a long dent. Avoid it.

 

[davidphilips]

Ps, it's a long dent. Avoid it.

Thanks Jonny thats what i thought just the seller had described it as one tiny dent on top tube about 2mm hardly noticeable, I though it may have just been a dent on a curved bit of frame perhaps for a cable etc, thanks again.

 

[raleighnut]

Yep that third picture has all kinds of opinions!

You're not wrong,

just in case he tries to delete it

 

[Threevok]

I was stuck for five hours behind them - and I only live 5 minutes away

 

[Cycleops]

Its cheap for a reason. You'll look at that dent in future and never be happy with it.
Unless its ultra cheap don't buy.

 

[Bimble]

Picture objectifying women removed (there are plenty of sites you can go to for that sort of thing gentlemen).

Pictures of MTB frame unaffected. We definitely want those on CycleChat.

 

[Alan O]

I'd never buy a frame with a dent in it, no matter how cheap - not when there are lots of 2nd hand frames out there in perfect condition at very good prices (admittedly not so many titanium ones, but still).

 

[Threevok]

I must admit - I did buy my GT Avalanche frame complete with dent in top tube.

Well, it saved me doing it

 

[Welsh wheels]

Definitely looks like quite a long dent to me

 

[biggs682]

I try and avoid dented frames due to them always being visible

 

[keithmac]

I dented my brand new Dawse Edge XT first time out at Dalby Forest years ago.

If it botheres you looking at the picture don't buy it, wouldn't be a deal breaker for me personally..

 

[simon.r]

If it botheres you looking at the picture don't buy it, wouldn't be a deal breaker for me personally..

Agreed. Personally, if I wanted the frame and it was cheap enough (your call as to what's "cheap enough" for you) it wouldn't stop me buying it. I'd be comfortable riding a Ti frame with that dent, but would obviously keep a close eye on it.