[JRA]

Discovered a crack in the bottom gusset of my Inbred (4 years old). I don't remember hitting anything that hard but who knows what really caused it. Sadly its out of warranty so I'll be looking into A) seeing if the problem can be fixed and/or B) a new frame.

In the meantime, I'll be forced to ride a geared bike for the first time in a long while. Until I get some time, that is, to convert it to SiSp.

I'm sure going to miss my old Inbred pal.

 

[SanAnMan]

git a pic????

I have an older inbred - just want to watch it.

Also, you can often weld/repair steel without having to heat treat it.

 

[JRA]

I have an older inbred - just want to watch it.

Bought the frame in Dec 2001. I don't do jumps or drops (generally 1ft or less) but I'm also not what you'd call a butter smooth rider either.

 

[nogearshere]

steel or alloy fork? the latter will pass that vibration somewhere.

 

[JRA]

steel or alloy fork? the latter will pass that vibration somewhere.

steel (Specialized Direct Drive if I remember correctly)

 

[Mine'sAPint]

Sad news indeed

Hey, I've got a Singulator going spare if you can use it for a temporary conversion. Let me know!

 

[Sparticus]

Bummer

Discovered a crack in the bottom gusset of my ... old Inbred pal.

Sorry to hear, me friend. Best of luck gettin' 'er fixed up.

Of course you know that some of us would use this as a chance to justify a shiny new 29er frame.

God speaks to me in strange ways...

--Sparty

P.S. 2006 All Comer's Meat (The Second Coming) is slated for Saturday, January 21st at Whypass. Git 'er dun so's ya kin join the FUN! K?

 

[Padre]

Of course you know that some of us would use this as a chance to justify a shiny new 29er frame.

God speaks to me in strange ways...

--Sparty

Your wisdom is ageless Dave....

 

[the Inbred]

i fear the day that happens to me. i don't know what i'd replace my 853 Inbred with.

 

[Legbacon]

Crack

The horror, the horror. I'm with Sparty on this one, good excuse for a new frame.

 

[shwinboy]

Bought the frame in Dec 2001. I don't do jumps or drops (generally 1ft or less) but I'm also not what you'd call a butter smooth rider either.

Yep thats where they break. Almost every inbread I've seen over 2 years old has had this happen to them. Think your self lucky that you got four years out of it. Most the ones I've seen go just as the waranty expires. Kona units are even worse. 3 guys I know were lucky to get a year on a unit before the chain stays broke but the upside to that is they are still covered by waranty.

 

[shiggy]

Sad to see, JRA.

Have you called Wade yet?

 

[Chequama Mama]

Just wrap it in fiberglass and finish it off with some duct tape, you'll be fine!
Ok, I'm kidding.

I have a friend who thinks that most structural problems on bike frames can be solved with fiberglass and expanding foam. The guy really kind of frightens me. That said, he also did the brazing on my Marlin EBB conversion, kind of a frightening thought, and one reason I upgraded to a RIG and have put the Marlin on backup duty.

I agree that its a great excuse to upgrade to a 29er. The new On-One 9ers look sweet.

YO MAMA

 

[thasingletrackmastah]

Contact Brant at on-one.co.uk
Maybe he can help you out.
Also check the on-one forum for more info.
There is a thread about cracked Reynolds 853 Inbreds.

 

[brant]

Contact Brant at on-one.co.uk
Maybe he can help you out.
Also check the on-one forum for more info.
There is a thread about cracked Reynolds 853 Inbreds.

afaik, zedsport have offered a new frame at 50% discount,

 

[thasingletrackmastah]

Then what's he "complaining" about ?


I hope the magical DN6 lasts a little longer.
I'll put it to the test this weekend

 

[JRA]

Then what's he "complaining" about ?

I wasn't "complaining" about anything. Just mourning the loss of a good friend. I hadn't contacted Zedsport just yet so didn't know about the discount. That is VERY good news. Thank-you Brant! I have nothing bad to say about the bike or the company and its great to know that I'll be able to be on a new Inbred in short order.

 

[thasingletrackmastah]

Sorry, kind of misunderstood you.
But good service though.
Just knew they'd help you out.

 

[thasingletrackmastah]

 

[HenryDorsetCase]

the new sliding dropout inbred is a really cool looking bit of kit, and the introductory price is amazingly reasonable. hit www.on-one.co.uk and check it out.