Restoration of a Frame.....

[B1LLY87]

First off, Hello. I'm new here, well a new member anyway. I started looking into getting a Road Bike last year and have been ever present on here since.

The issue at hand;

When I was looking into getting a Bike I decided that I would build one from scratch as I didn't have the money straight up to get a new decent first bike.

I ended up buying a Specialized Allez Frame with a few "minor" bumps and scratches, turned out the scratches were but the bumps a little more than minor. Since then I have purchase a brand new road bike, Vitus Alios, which was in the CRC sale from £750 down to £300. I'm loving going on this but because this frame is here I want to restore it, which is where you lot come in.

Would it be advisable to fill in these bumps and then sand the whole frame down and re-spray it? Or would it be pointless. I've had a browse of the internet but can't seem to find anything that answeres the question.

Billy

 

[MacB]

I'd say pointless, for the time and cost you could probably buy a new frame. That's ignoring the fact that this may no longer be structurally sound.

 

[B1LLY87]

Oh well, that will be that idea out the window then.

Thanks for the reply.

Billy

 

[tyred]

What type of "bumps" are we talking about here?

If the frame isn't distorted or compromised structurally, I would just build it up and ride it the way it is. A bike won't go any faster just because it's shiny.

 

[B1LLY87]

The main one is in the Top Tube, good sized dent but there's not a twist in the Frame or anything along those sort of lines.

I know it won't go any quicker if it's nice and shiny, I was just going to do it up in my spare time as a sort of Project.

 

[accountantpete]

The problem with a good bang that has caused the dent is that it will have put a great deal of force through the joins with the head tube and seat tube - I'd personally bin the frame but at the very least take a close look at these and also inspect the dented area for cracks.

 

[B1LLY87]

I've actually went out this morning and had a look at the Frame, it's been a while since I have. The dent is alot smaller than I first remember. It doesn't actually seem as bad as what i've made out in my OP. It's probably as big as a thumbnail.

 

[accountantpete]

Should be ok then Billy - being a lazy sod I would dab a bit of paint over the scratches,fill in the dent and seal it,and then pop a couple of transfers over the area to cover the repair and provide a bit of symmetry to the looks.These can be sealed with a bit of nail varnish.

 

[B1LLY87]

Nice one. Thanks for everyones help. Appreciated.

Billy

 

[redjedi]

A bike won't go any faster just because it's shiny.

I know it won't go any quicker if it's nice and shiny, I was just going to do it up in my spare time as a sort of Project.

Don't listen to him Billy.

My bike goes a lot faster when it's clean and shiny.
It might be a bit of a slog home tonight after this morning wet ride