So 2 out of 3 mechanics declare your old bike beyond repair/unsafe to ride and you need a new one. 1 cm out of whack can be a lot in the long run, am glad they caught it. Guess shop number 3 doesn't really want long term customers?

Sorry you have to send your old bike to the heap, but at least you know you're not crazy it was the bike out of true! Have fun with your new bike. We'll want pictures when you get it.

Maybe this horrible saga will be over soon.