Originally Posted by
Bianchigirll
I believe they serve the dual or even triple purpose of 1 BB bridge, 2 kickstand mount and 3 fender mount. I am with reynolds I would not remove it.
+1 to this. It's not tubular or traditional, but this
is your bike's chainstay bridge. It's structural.
Don't remove it. Advice applies even if you were cold setting 120 to 130.
-Kurt