Originally Posted by dookie
http://middlepath.gotdns.com/bikes/crack.jpg
MaxWay dropout, plugged into 631 steel chainstay. Same joint on the other side is totally invisible, as is the bottom 2/3 of this one. Top is clearly cracked, but looks like possibly poor finishing vs. dynamic crack? Bike is used, new to me and virtually unridden previously.
Warranty issue? Cosmetic only? Something else? Thanks for any input...
It looks to me like the brazer was a little stingy and didn't completely fill the void at the join between the dropout and the stay. I doubt if it compromises the structural integrity of the dropout, but if it were mine I'd be bothered by it.