Bent CF Fork dropouts

[MartianDestiny]

I'd call it toast.

You can't re-bend aluminum (it's set and heat treated) even if it wasn't attached to (and possibly damaged) carbon-fiber.

I just lost an entire aluminum frame because the rear-end got bent out by 5-7mm (yes millimeters). If you can see the bend in the fork dropout I'd not trust it again. When those things fail it's UGLY!

Steel is about the only thing you have a chance of repairing once it's bent.

[TsPoet]

I'd call it toast.

You can't re-bend aluminum (it's set and heat treated) even if it wasn't attached to (and possibly damaged) carbon-fiber.

I just lost an entire aluminum frame because the rear-end got bent out by 5-7mm (yes millimeters). If you can see the bend in the fork dropout I'd not trust it again. When those things fail it's UGLY!

I can see it, and a the wheel/new skewer won't slide into it, it will have to be straightened before a wheel could even be put on it.
I think a new one is prudent, I was just hoping.
I'm also on the heavy side, so maybe don't want to push it.

[evangundy]

sorry to hear TS - have your local LBS take a look at it, but being Aluminum, I do think it is now toast.

[TsPoet]

sorry to hear TS - have your local LBS take a look at it, but being Aluminum, I do think it is now toast.

Ian took 2 pairs of plyers and twisted it back into position. He thinks its OK. but, I emailed Bacchetta to see what they think!