Joined: May 2008
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From: Fredericksburg, Va
Bikes: ? Proteous, '65 Frejus TDF, '73 Bottecchia Giro d'Italia, '83 Colnago Superissimo, '84 Trek 610, '84 Trek 760, '88 Pinarello Veneto, '88 De Rosa Pro, '89 Pinarello Montello, 'Litespeed Catalyst'94 Burley Duet, 97 Specialized RockHopper, 2010 Langster
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danielbh - Bummer! I would figure out how to make it ride worthy without inducing more damage. You do use it for commuting so it has utility as well as sentimental value.
WRT 4130 vs 501 - I will let others comment. To replace the ST would be a challenge with loss of paint around the bottom bracket and seat lug and stays. Don't know if your model has Chrome or not. If so, it just adds to the work. Not worth the effort in my estimation.
Paint vs PC - Paint in the US is more money to apply than PC. The PC results are dependent on the quality of application. Often the details are buried in the thickness of the powder and final state. Yes it is durable but not the same quality as wet paint. Then there is the issue of decals.......
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