Originally Posted by cudak888
More pictures from today, including a closeup of the cracked stays (only one of the two cracks are visible in the pic).
Took the frame to local framebuilder Michael Terraferma today to see what he had to say about it - sure enough, both stays and the brake bridge need to be replaced. About $150 worth of work, give or take a bit, plus $210 for a paint job by Gary Cole.
Conclusion? Ride the hell out of it as it is until the poop hits the fan, as they say...
-Kurt
Cracked stays...... Hmmmmmm.......
I don't think I'd ride it, but that's just me. I would find another frame, and transfer the parts.
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