Originally Posted by
AL7000
Thanks for the advice. I'll consider it and ask around. Would it help if I had the area welded or brazed to prevent a crack from forming and to strengthen the area? I don't know whether this would help or not. Maybe a question for the framebuilding forum.
Probably not. A real repair would basically be welding in a new chainstay and repainting. Do you ride a trainer? Could be good for that.