Thread: Just realized my Bianchi BB lugged shell has huge weld at the seat tube insert! Safe?
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Old 08-01-15, 02:57 PM
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Agree; the weld looks solid. A failure at the bottom of the seat tube is unlikely to be catastrophic; it'll just feel like the bottom bracket is adjusted too loose. Ride on and keep an eye on it for cracks developing.
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