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A few parts of my Dawes Horizon are bent - the frame, rear wheel, front cogs, a pedal. I'd actually like to go out and replace the bike today so I can ride to work tomorrow, but I can't stomach the thought of shopping for another new bike again.

I'm now not sure wether to just order another from Evans (they have one in stock) and flog the parts I can salvage on eBay, or to just look into replacing the parts I can't salvage. Considering it wasn't a particularly expensive bike, I'm kinda struggling to figure out what would best/chepest (I know what'd be easiest!) What's the best thing to do?

Couldn't you get a new frame, chainset and wheel? I'm sure someone would have something.

Steel frames can be heated and straightened. Obviously an expert or skilled task. You really need to ensure everything is square after.

Personally I would replace everything that's not damaged, it can be cheaper to replace the lot and sell off the parts that are intact. There's always a doubt in your mind when you repair a frame.

Thanks for the replies.

The bike was sort of an entry level bike for it's type, so they don't sell the frame on it's own. Ideally I'd like exactly the same bike, because it was comfortable etc etc. But I DID speak to a framebuilder who quoted me £300, then £400 - close to what the bike cost whole. (He was also so rude and arrogant on the phone I wouldn't be letting him build me a frame if it as £3 - £4!)
I also asked about getting it repaired, but that particular framebuilder is the only place I know of that will do frame repairs - ok, it's cheaper than a new frame, but still....attitude!

I'm thinking replacing the whole thing would be the best idea, then I can flog what I can salvage, use the frame for welding practice and have a whole new bike.

The cost of the whole is less than the sum of the parts. Buy a whole new bike, and sell the bits off the old one, or keep them as spares.

How on earth did you manage to trash all those parts if it's not too presumptious to ask? Oh and I agree, a new budget bike will be miles cheaper than parts unless there's only 2 or 3 needed.

glueman wrote:How on earth did you manage to trash all those parts if it's not too presumptious to ask? Oh and I agree, a new budget bike will be miles cheaper than parts unless there's only 2 or 3 needed.

I rode it in front of a car - nobody's fault and everyones at the same time

lol, the only three parts I can see that need replacing are the three most expensive parts of the bike!
I guess a new one has got to be the best bet I'd be doubting it if I had it repaired- I'm just loathe to spend another £700 on replacing something I only bought 5 weeks ago!!

Dare I ask if you have house insurance? many cover bikes even in accidents...worth checking

No it's not covered under the house insurance unless it was stolen from the garden. I think my next bike will have it's own insurance. And maybe I can stick the other bikes on there whilst I'm at it!