Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart

While I was deciding what to do, repair wise, I'd probably drill crack end holes. I'd also think about removing the paint around the area and applying nail polish as a temp. coating that's real easy to remove later for any repair. This allows current and future monitoring with out much effort. I see the real issue is will the crack continue to travel. The ST/TT joint is one of the least stressed ones on a bike and the post adds some support (if sized and inserted properly). Andy