Originally Posted by
Nessism
If it ain't broke don't fix it comes to mind here.
Thanks a bunch for weighing in! I wish we did not already have something broke, and I wish the break was due to abuse or overloading, where we could expect that there aren't more problems. The builder understands the concern and is an experienced, practical guy - I'd be surprised if he does not share that viewUnfortunately it seems to be poor workmanship, so we worry how far that problem goes. If the builder thinks the repairs should not be done I would echo that cause strongly to my friends. The frames have very high sentimental value to my friends. Otherwise I'd press them to let the iron go. There is another design flaw: the spacing between the chainstays barely clears the 27 x 1 ¼ road tires - Panasonics of some smooth-treaded sort. We'll ask them if they can dimple it.