frame bent

[Joeskustoms]

i think my frame is slightly bent in the rear.. how would i measure it to be sure if it is or not and is it possible to fix?

 

[aka_locojoe]

Not for sure if this would help but you could run a string from one rear dropout, around the headtube and back to the other dropout. Measure distance between string and frame on each side at various places.

 

[Joeskustoms]

will a bike shop be able to bend my frame back do you guys think.. I'll post pics tomorrow morning of what it looks like

 

[Sinner4]

A couple bent frames I worked on today. Wrap a string and lay the frame flat on the concrete. Put a knee on the high side of the frame and push. Only a little bit at a time. Got both frames within an 8th of an inch. Could try harder and get it perfect. Both frames were not only bent but broke and had to be rewelded.

While I was at it, the seat post was rusted in, so I removed the old and added an new one inch tube.

The Pretzel Frame

 

[sensor]

if you have access to a tram thatd be the easiest/most accurate way to measure it.....if not the string method will work fine
all youd need to get it back where it belongs is a vice to hold your bike and you can bend it out by hand(or black of wood,prybar,etc,etc,) then go back and measure.repeat as needed until you get the same measurements on each side

 

[Joeskustoms]

thanks guys.. now all i need is a garage and a vise haha. I'm going to take it down to the local bike shop and see if they will let me use your vise

 

[Sinner4]

I layed the cant frame on its side on the concrete, 2x4 vertical, bashed with 2lb sledge and almost perfect. Got an idea to cover whats left on the damage.