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Danneaux

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Re: What to do when your rack fails
« Reply #15 on: March 20, 2017, 11:20:18 pm »
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There had not been enough brass applied and so the eyelet was only being held on on the edge.
<nods> Yep, a classic "cold" joint that did not wick enough brass into the interface.

Stellar job by all involved. Yay! and Double-Yay! To Dave, SJS Cycles/Thorn and Bob Jackson. So pleased and happy for you.

All the best,

Dan.

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Re: What to do when your rack fails
« Reply #16 on: March 21, 2017, 10:37:24 am »
Great job by all! Enjoy your South African tour!

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Re: What to do when your rack fails
« Reply #17 on: March 21, 2017, 04:16:33 pm »
Glad you got sorted out.

On a different tack, if you're looking for company while you're in South Africa, give us a shout - I'll send you a PM with my contact details.  You don't mention if you'll be touring independantly but if you are I can help arrange accomodation with friends and relatives across the country if you're needing a place to stay.

Regards
Jean-Marc

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Re: What to do when your rack fails
« Reply #18 on: March 21, 2017, 05:22:15 pm »
small tin of smooth hammerite should do the job.
aren't you the lucky one living beside a top class frame builder.
class job enjoy your tour sounds epic.

anto.