I searched the archives but didn't find anything related to this type of issue: I just noticed that the seaststay welds on my son's Niner EMD MTB (XS size) are basically lifting off the adjoining seat tube (photo attached). So the weld itself is cracking at the joint line, but the frame itself is not cracked. The crack does not go all the way around, and I'm guessing my son's been riding it like this for a while. It's an otherwise great frame in good condition, and is ridden by a fairly light youth NICA rider. Can another bead be laid down to reinforce this area, or is the frame bound for the recycling bin? I'm not so worried about cosmetics. Thanks for any advice...
