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scottcw2
06-06-2019, 05:41 PM
Just picked up this "all-road" complete bike today. The only things I need to change are the pedals, seat post, and saddle.

First, some glamour shots.

https://i.imgur.com/U9n2SAph.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/SRi07Tbh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/RhmY34xh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1Cq7X7qh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5Sg7KYxh.jpg


And then a question. The HT to DT lug appears to have a slight ripple to it. The seller (original owner) said he never noticed it and it must have been there since he bought it. Hopefully, these pictures capture it. Does this look odd? Should I be concerned? Thanks for any input.

https://i.imgur.com/f7JssEvh.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/nEHEinUh.jpg
jtakeda
06-06-2019, 05:44 PM
Is there a ripple underneath the downtube?
scottcw2
06-06-2019, 05:48 PM
Is there a ripple underneath the downtube?

That's what I mentioned in my post.
notsew
06-06-2019, 05:58 PM
Looks like a minor paint f-up to me
thwart
06-06-2019, 06:03 PM
Looks like a minor paint f-up to me

Or a slight defect in the lug casting...

The downtube would buckle before the lug in a crash, I'd think.
Clean39T
06-06-2019, 06:07 PM
That was quick! Beautiful bikah.. My eyes suck, but I can't see anything in the pics. If you're really concerned, there are more than a handful of builders here in Portland you could reach out to who would probably be willing to take a quick peak and give their opinion on it. Probably easier to diagnose in person than in pics...?

Enjoy!
jtakeda
06-06-2019, 06:19 PM
That's what I mentioned in my post.

You said the “the head tube downtube lug appears to have a ripple”

I’m not asking about the lug I’m asking about underneath the downtube
scottcw2
06-06-2019, 06:28 PM
You said the “the head tube downtube lug appears to have a ripple”

I’m not asking about the lug I’m asking about underneath the downtube

If you mean the underside of the down tube, no. The only ripple is the one spot on the lug.
jtakeda
06-06-2019, 06:45 PM
If you mean the underside of the down tube, no. The only ripple is the one spot on the lug.

In that case I’ll go with above then paint blem.

If it were front end damage you normally see the ripple underneath the downtube
ultraman6970
06-06-2019, 06:49 PM
If the lug had a problem the paint and lug work would have fixed it after priming.

To me looks like a deep scratch in the lug.


Ive see cracks in lugs but never one like that, doubt is a crack, to me looks like a paint scratch.
e-RICHIE
06-06-2019, 06:49 PM
I didn't know Mike D did brazed frames.

Very cool.
scottcw2
06-06-2019, 07:11 PM
If the lug had a problem the paint and lug work would have fixed it after priming.

To me looks like a deep scratch in the lug.


Ive see cracks in lugs but never one like that, doubt is a crack, to me looks like a paint scratch.

I think you are looking at a light reflection in the second pic. The first pic shows it best, it is a ripple/bubble on the right side of the lug.
charliedid
06-06-2019, 07:39 PM
Cool bike.

That's all I got :-)
ultraman6970
06-06-2019, 10:03 PM
Oh....if bubble then is a problem with the primer and cleaning of the lug. In other words a paint problem, maybe there's some rust under it too, nothing that a little bit of old sand paper and retouch paint wont fix.

Either way a crack of paint problems you might had to peel the paint off in that area to find out.

ps: if the frame is not creaking then no crack, frame is big, it has to twist something generating a creak while riding.



I think you are looking at a light reflection in the second pic. The first pic shows it best, it is a ripple/bubble on the right side of the lug.
Peter B
06-06-2019, 10:07 PM
Looks like a paint-related blem. As long as the bike tracks true put it out of your mind and enjoy that beauty. If really in doubt contact Mike. He's about as nice a guy as you'll meet and I'm sure he can settle your concerns.
weisan
06-06-2019, 10:08 PM
scott pal, I do run a foster home for "defective" frames or bikes, in case you need one.

Enjoy your new bike.

Ride...

Ride...

Ride!

http://www.theargonath.cc/characters/snowmane/snowmane2.jpg
OtayBW
06-06-2019, 10:30 PM
Blemish or not (I couldn't see...), between that beautiful fork and those beautiful lugs, I am really impressed with that frameset.
BubbleWrap
06-07-2019, 04:20 AM
Looks like an inconsequential blemish to me. Enjoy that beautiful bike.
buddybikes
06-07-2019, 05:39 AM
Looks horrible, send to me for recycling (after 20 years of further use)
scottcw2
06-07-2019, 10:09 AM
Thanks all. I will report back after I ride it this weekend.

I may stop off in Ashland for the Shakespeare Festival and will reach out to Mike to see if he has time to take a look.