Originally Posted by
tricky
Agreed on asking the framebuilders forum regarding that sleeve fix. I've mostly heard about tube replacement in this case but maybe a sleeve is legit? For reference re: tube replacement, here is Bilenky's price list. They quote $300 (plus shipping) for downtube replacement.
https://www.bilenky.com/featured Prices will vary with other framebuilders and you can save shipping costs by going with a local builder but that gives you an idea of what a frame repair would cost.
not a bad price, $300.
I would go with a Columbus SP tube.