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DJL:
hi all,  i'm after some help,  please....

i've had a quick search but can't find the answers/info i'm after.  got a frame delivered and the rear dropouts are bent (as per the pics.)  i've been advised not to just bend them back as the powder needs removing,  dropouts need heating up etc etc,  basically,  it needs to be done properly to avoid any further problems.

can anyone point me in the right direction of someone who can do this work for me and who could give me an idea of costs etc.  thanks in advance.

neiljonarcus:
is the frame ali ?  you can stick them in a vice  or you a ajustable spanner  or you fingers 

DJL:

--- Quote from: n2cus on March 10, 2010, 04:41 PM ---is the frame ali ?  you can stick them in a vice  or you a ajustable spanner  or you fingers 

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dunno mate,  its a tange frame,  not sure what material??  :-[

neiljonarcus:
tange it will be cro-mo . but if there is powder on the frame its plastic and it will have some give on it  just be gentle useing your fingers . if its going to crack you will see it 1st in the powder  ........... just be slow and gentle 

DJL:

--- Quote from: n2cus on March 10, 2010, 04:57 PM ---tange it will be cro-mo . but if there is powder on the frame its plastic and it will have some give on it  just be gentle useing your fingers . if its going to crack you will see it 1st in the powder  ........... just be slow and gentle 

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it will bend just by using your fingers??!!  will it weaken it at all just bending it back?

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