thanks for the offer jacobs... at this point i think i might just replace it. but i do have something else for a machinst/frame builder to do when i get the replacement, so i'll be in contact with you about that. (=

a little update in general: i had a person i trust take a look at it and their conclusion is that it was safe to race today, but should be replaced sooner rather than later. so i raced it, but won't be riding it when i get back to boston because i don't trust it. i'm filing a claim with TSA tomorrow.

but don't worry, i added a "structural stability enhancer" before the race...