With respect, as im sure you know what you are talking about.... I cant imagine that the pin is going to break off or tear thru the chainring... you think thats possible? They are both made of steel.
I have had whatever number of BMX bikes with 1 piece cranks and never seen or heard of this happening.
[edit] Thanks for warning me BTW... If you know something I dont would you please elaborate? ... Im just resisting the idea of having to go back to SS!! [/edit]
P.S. I went to the local muffler shop and asked the mechanics about welding it...
Three spanish guys came out and talked about it for 5 minutes in their native tongue then said "Tomorrow"
Its just down the block, so I was game and asked them how much "Just $35"
I started laughing, and then they did too... I said "really...how much" (more spanish) "$25"
Ha! "Nada Amore amigos!" I yelled and rode off to buy some of this ($5.99):
Gonna try it tonight.