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Old 11-16-12 | 11:14 PM
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MAK
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Repair or replace cracked dropout

Your recommendations please.

Should this be repaired (welded/brazed) or should the dropout be replaced. I worry that it's the drive side dropout. If repaired is it really as strong as new? The frame is Reynolds steel (I don't know which type). I'm about 210 lbs and have been losing weight (30 lbs. so far and expect to get to 185 to 190 lbs. I want to do some commuting and light to medium touring. My LBS said it's rideable for now but should be fixed if I'm going to commute and tour.

Can anyone recommend a place that does these repairs in Maryland, Delaware, southern Jersey, or SE Pennsylvania? I'd prefer a frame builder or someone experienced with bikes.

Thanks for any input.


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