[skatetokil]

So it looks like the rock gardens at massanutten put an end to my bike.

I have hairline cracks on either side of the shock mount (which is an obvious stress riser with a sharp 90 degree corner) but after 3 seasons I guess I shouldn't complain too bitterly.

Anyway I have a dilemma and I need thoughts from you distinguished internet cyclists.

I've had conversations with a couple of people about buying a used frame but I can't find anything thats not older and heavier than my current bike for a reasonable price. They probably ride better regardless, but I'd rather not throw good money at a 4-5 year old dh frame.

So basically, I have some options.

I could try to find somebody local to reweld the current frame and try to make it through the season without blowing up.

I could put my MIG setup to work and make a replacement rear triangle out of 4130 steel (at least 150 bucks but it might end up being fun).

Or I could try to work the bro deal magic for a new frame. However, my main concern on this is delivery time. I don't want to wait around for half the season with no bike to ride, and I don't know which companies have frames in stock and ready to go. My ideal would be to find a company sitting on a bunch of 08/09 stuff that they need to unload, but I need some intel. Anybody seen any screaming deals on new frames or have the scoop on a company that's got leftovers?

Alternatively, if you've got something used to offer, let me know in here or by pm. Current contenders are an 05 demo 9 for 500 and an 05 canfield f1 for 750, but I have my reservations about both bikes for various reasons. Seen some beat up sundays come through in that pricerange too but I haven't pulled the trigger.

Anyway, I'm at a loss. Too much going on and I just want to ride my dh bike.

 

[bdamschen]

Maybe hit airborne bikes up and see if they'll sell you a swingarm?
http://www.airborne.net/Products/Product.aspx?p=10

Just in case you're interested...
I'm selling an medium 06 glory in really good shape for my buddy who sucks at the internet. $850 shipped.

http://www.ridemonkey.com/classifieds/cat-2/ad-13707/

 

[WBC]

You should definitely be able to find a Glory, Sunday or Demo in that price-range. I have never, ever seen a Sunday frame fail, no matter how dented they became, so it would be a good long term option (there are companies that are, or will be, offering replacement frame parts soon for the Sundays).

I think you'll find that if you invest a bunch of time or money into keeping that old frame going, some other part will just break soon after you get it rolling.

 

[stumpjump]

Sorry to hear the news Clay. Sucks to hear that things went down like that. Mass a nasty will take out the best of us.

303rdh is being sold on go-ride or ride-this for 1500 and most of the other parts you could transplant over. It might be a little steeper but it would be depenadable.

Let me know if you need any help with bro deals.

 

[Sandwich]

Randall scott has the new airborne yakuza for way cheap complete...might be an option, then part out what you don't need or want.

Otherwise, find a used sunday. they are super cheap now since people want whatever is new, and they still are trucks.

 

[Sonic Reducer]

if your mig has an adjustable gas regulator and not one of the cheap fixed ones you could get a tank of argon and a spool of aluminum wire and weld that up yourself, contrary to popular belief you do not need a spool gun to mig aluminum just a short lead, well set up wire feed and good tip. however it would probably end up being cheaper to pay someone to tig it if you did the prep and look way better.

 

[skatetokil]

Yeah, I have an adjustable reg so I could do alu but I apparently need dedicated u shaped rollers (?) not to mention a tank of argon.

Also, can't ride a small frame unfortunately.

As for the airborne, that's insane! I hadn't seen that before but obviously the exact same frame. Email sent to randall scott.

 

[AzN_devil]

pretend you didnt see it and continue to ride..

 

[bizutch]

Ask on pinkbike, then post a link. i need some chuckles today.

 

[skatetokil]

pretend you didnt see it and continue to ride..

That's what I did for my race run...

 

[skatetokil]

Also Randall Scott shot me down so that's a dead end.

 

[captainspauldin]

try emailing giantnerd? http://www.giantnerd.com/bike/bikes/mountain-bikes.html?brand=149

 

[DHPeteinSC]

Just out of curiosity, what size shock were you running?

 

[skatetokil]

try emailing giantnerd? http://www.giantnerd.com/bike/bikes/mountain-bikes.html?brand=149

They are actually the same company as you'll see if you go to the contact page. Thanks tho.

 

[skatetokil]

Just out of curiosity, what size shock were you running?

I did run the shorter 8.75x2.75 so it's possible I was getting interference on full bottom out and not noticing it, but I'd think there would be other marks on the frame.

 

[Huck Banzai]

To quote a legend:

"throw some duct tape on it, and keep going big."

Nuf sed.

 

[Pip3r]

I'll buy the swingarm off you if you end up getting another frame.

 

[skatetokil]

Why do you want my broken swingarm?

 

[Bikael Molton]

just wanted to chip in with a /facepalm in regards to "Giantnerd.com."

 

[skatetokil]

Yeah, what a terrible domain name.

 

[Pip3r]

Oh I thought you broke the shock mounts on the front triangle. Sorry. I've got a front end sitting around that I'd love to have a swingarm for to build up as a mini dh or have as a backup.

 

[skatetokil]

New bike is getting built as we speak so I hope to have pics and a ride report next week. Still waiting on some odds and ends.

 

[stumpjump]

What did you get? Was it that shiny red huffy with the streamers you had your eye on?