If you do want a frame builder opinion after removing the paint and better photos to looksey, I'd contact Jack of Franklin frames in Ohio. He's done countless repairs on frames and builds custom himself. 740-763-3838 On Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 7:06:26 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote:
> I agree with Kai. If you don’t get rid of the paint, you’ll just be > guessing. I’ve been an automotive painter for over twenty years, and I’ve > seen paint cracking like that with nothing wrong with the metal underneath, > besides some surface rust (or some seriously pitted rusty metal. Just > depends on how long it’s been getting moisture in there). I know what I’d > do, but I’ve got experience with body work, welding, painting, etc. > Best wishes. > > On Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 6:41:54 PM UTC-4 Doug Van Cleve wrote: > >> It’s a bummer, for sure. IMHO, the seller not knowing/noticing doesn’t >> mean much (if anything). I assume this was not cheap, and I highly doubt >> any repair would be less than $500. I’m not sure a seat tube can be >> replaced and not require a full repaint, and nobody does cheap paint (that >> you would want) any more… I don’t think it is unsafe, assuming a correct >> fitting seatpost that extends well below the sketchy looking area, but will >> you be okay with that on your dream bike? >> >> Regards, Doug >> Chandler, AZ USA >> >> P.S. By buckled, I meant the tubing appears to be distorted in addition >> to any paint cracking… >> >> >> On Sun, Mar 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM Jim M. <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I'd ask for a partial refund. That's a flaw that should have been >>> disclosed, though apparently they didn't know about it. >>> >>> jim >>> walnut creek >>> >>> On Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 6:54:59 AM UTC-7 Kainalu V. -Brooklyn NY >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Remove that paint as it’s the only thing that’s definitely cracked. >>>> That way you’ll get a clear view of what’s underneath and there’s not a >>>> place for water to get trapped. Probably get it most of the way gone with >>>> a >>>> toothpick. >>>> Be the bike dentist 🦷 >>>> -Kai >>>> >>>> On Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:39:17 PM UTC-4 [email protected] >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi everyone, >>>>> I just received my Sam Hillborne frame bought second-hand and noticed >>>>> a crack just under the back of the seat post lug. >>>>> >>>>> Though I hate to admit it, it looks like a crack in the steel. There >>>>> are two thin dark lines visible from the outside, and a sort of 'dent' >>>>> inside on the opposite. I am attaching pictures. >>>>> >>>>> Can anyone from the group second my guess? Did any of you have a >>>>> similar case on one of your Riv frames? >>>>> >>>>> And what would you do in my situation? The person I bought it from >>>>> hadn't noticed it and was riding the bike fine despite the crack. Should >>>>> I >>>>> just put a long seat post (which reinforces the area anyway, unlike a >>>>> cracked head tube or bb shell) and ride the bike like this? >>>>> >>>>> I can't yet imagine bringing it for repair at a frame builder because >>>>> buying the frame in the first place was quite a stretch in budget for me. >>>>> >>>>> I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice! >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Paul >>>>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/f5da2180-a0ba-4c4a-8d65-3bcd5b32ac9cn%40googlegroups.com.
