Originally Posted by
saddlesores
it happens. i was running 700*42 in a steel mercian. tight, but not too tight. or so i thought.
grit on the shoulder of the tire rubbed a tiny groove in one of the chainstays, with one spot
completely worn through.
fortunately located a welding wizard (dabbled in bike frames) in rural virginia, was able to braze
a small patch onto the damaged area.
I have done that to both an aluminum and a carbon frame but not to any steel frame I have had. I love a steel frame (I have 7 of them) and have found myself regretting buying this one a couple times after I found out there was a new 520 version offered. Mostly for this fact that they can be easily repaired.