Cracked Seat Stays on Steel Frame

General Help
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Hello all,

I have a lovely Farleigh steel frame from the 80s but unfortunately the seat stays have cracked / snapped.

When I say cracked I mean, the stay is no longer joined to the rest of the frame.

The shape of the frame is still intact. I was able to push the stay back into place so it seems like a fracture that has resulted from poor storage/age.

[1] Can the frame be repaired or is it pretty much stuffed? I assume it will at least need to be welded again.

[2] If it can be repaired, who does it and any ideas on cost?

Thanks!

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It probably can. Tell us where you live and I’m sure someone will be able to point you too a quality frame builder that can do the repairs. It will not be cheap though.

3

if in Melb, Cog Cafe in mt eveyn should be able to help you

on second thought

Buy a new bike

4

Get it repaired AND buy a new bike.

5

Thanks for the replies.

I do have a new bike. It would be a shame to throw the frame out though.

I live in Carlton. Whatthekoon, where could I go?

Is anyone interested in the frame?

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I should mention it is 52cm from bottom bracket to top of seat tube

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Try www.bikebar.com.au. Fitzroy.