Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Bill Lindsay
Don't forget the reason for "No edit capacity". When you post something on google groups, you are sending an email. The reason you can't edit a google groups post is the same reason you can't edit an email that you've sent to dozens of people. The fact that almost all of us view google

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Jason Fuller
Oh no, I guess I spoke too soon. That's a real bummer! On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM Garth wrote: > Oh heck, just one click embiggens the photo in it's own tab. (No edit > capacity is maddening...) > > On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 12:59:02 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > >> That's definitely a

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Garth
Oh heck, just one click embiggens the photo in it's own tab. (No edit capacity is maddening...) On Friday, November 17, 2023 at 12:59:02 PM UTC-5 Garth wrote: > That's definitely a crack in the tube Ted. Whichever frame builder you > take it to will also inspect the other relevant tubes, plus

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Garth
That's definitely a crack in the tube Ted. Whichever frame builder you take it to will also inspect the other relevant tubes, plus the fork. That would be an opportune time to add any braze-ons to the frame too, and well maybe you'd like another color as there's nothing like choosing your own !

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Jason Fuller
Is it just the blister on the top of the tube, or does it look wrinkled on the sides too? Sorry, not really able to tell on my screen. If it's just that blister on top, it could very well just be from poor paint bonding due to debris or maybe it wasn't cleaned well enough after brazing I'd

Re: [RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Ted W
Yup, bought this bike brand new when the last run of Appaloosas went live. Built it up a few months ago and I've ridden it pretty much daily since. It is almost certainly fixable. There are several reputable frame builders in my area and I'm sure any one of them could replace the tube if needed...

[RBW] Re: Thoughts on top tube anomaly

2023-11-17 Thread Ryan
New bike and you are the original owner correct? looks a little scary and if you are the only owner hopping down stairs sounds like the culprit see what riv says but not sure this would be a warranty issue...but it's prob fixable good luck! sorry for shifty typing On Friday, November 17,