[bigdonut]

I have an old Cannondale HT frame that has a small crack at the weld between a chainstay and the bottom bracket tube. Is it possible to have someone reweld/fix this? Is this a good idea?

 

[binary visions]

An aluminum frame requires very careful re-welding, and then heat treating afterwards.

If it's an old hardtail frame, I almost guarantee it won't be worth it to fix. Sorry - but hey, if you've got some crap parts, you could build a big ramp and make it into a lake jumper

 

[bigdonut]

Guess I'll have to hang it up on the living room wall.

 

[soreback]

cannondale is reported to have a decent buy back program for old frames and giving discounted price on their new replacement.

I have an old Cannondale HT frame that has a small crack at the weld between a chainstay and the bottom bracket tube. Is it possible to have someone reweld/fix this? Is this a good idea?

 

[gemini2k]

cannondale is reported to have a decent buy back program for old frames and giving discounted price on their new replacement.

almost all the frames have lifetime warranties for original owners.

 

[soreback]

you dont have to be an original owner for their buy back program, which is different from a warranty on the frame

almost all the frames have lifetime warranties for original owners.

 

[Quo Fan]

Cannondale no longer warrants their frames for life. My buddy bought an 04 Gemini that has the lifetime warranty. Their warranty is now 3 years on the frame.

Call Cannondale, or go to your LBS and have them call, see what happens.