Originally Posted by
kamtsa
How difficult it to add braze ons? (I am thinking on top of the main tube of my Brompton). Does it require stripping and repainting? Does it weaken the frame?
If it is a steel frame it should be a pretty straight forward job and riv nuts are typically used to prevent any marring of the frame.
As I was rebuilding my folder to be more of a separable touring bike I had planned to strip and refinish the frame so the torch work was not an issue.