Raleigh M-TRAX Ti 1000 frame repair

[Pete.H]

So i understand that the main black painted tubes on this bike are titanium but the rear frame and seat post are chromoly. Going to welders to see what can be done

 

[Pete.H]

So not as easy as i thought☹️ no-one wants to weld the chromoly steel just in case it ruins the frame. I live in North Wales if anyone has a suggestion who will. Please let me know. (Bear in mind i have no car😆)

 

[KneesUp]

I've had some mods done by Vernon Barker, who were very friendly and helpful. They're in Sheffield though, but get in touch and see if they can help you - I think there is a direct train from Llandudno, or you could maybe courier it? If you do come up I guess you'd have to arrange with them that they'd do it on the day rather than leaving it with them.

 

[Ajax Bay]

You have an identical replacement frame. Let this one go: it's BER, it's had a great life, it's had lots of love.

 

[Vantage]

Try these. I had one frame repaired donkeys years ago. They quoted me for a steel frame repair earlier this year but it was too steep for me. Their work is first class though. Based in Bury but they do pick up and delivery.

http://www.atlantic-boulevard.co.uk/

 

[Pete.H]

Thanks for the replies everyone will have a think on next course of action

 

[chris667]

Without wishing to put you off, it really no longer owes you anything. And if it was me doing the welding, I wouldn't want to try on a frame held together with glue.

Another suggestion might be a fibreglass "bandage". Think tape, not car filler. I used to know someone that did just such a thing with an e-stay bike and it lasted for ages!

Still, it does seem a lot of work. And you have a source of spares for your new bike. Seems like quite a good deal to me.