Meta 5 - Cracked frame OK to ride????

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[yetifur]

Are the these frames really OK to use when they have cracked at the seat tube / top tube junction? I have a frame sitting at home in the same state as this one that would make a good winter bike:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Commencal-Meta-55-frame-size-large-No-shock-/200531348312?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2eb0998b58

Must admit that I thought these frames were heat treated and couldn't be re-welded. Don't know anything about welding really, I'm sure real cycles know what they are talking about.

[Ant]

I'd NEVER buy a cracked frame. It may be fine for a year, it may only be fine for a week. It's a risk.

[666_VIP]

I had a hairline crack in my 2008 meta 6 (weld where top tube meets headtube), noticed it after a trip to Wales, rode once more at my local trails and noticed it had got worse (noticeably worse) so I have no faith in a cracked frame, it's pretty rare for it to sheer/snap completely but I for one was not willing to take that risk flying down a black run and find myself chewing metal!

New 09 has been purchased and the 08 is going through the warranty replacement as I type this! :-)