Originally Posted by
Spinz
Separation at the chainstay bridge due to: failed joint, metal fatigue or overwight rider? I was aware of a few issues with early 753. But my understanding was that by the mid to late eighties those issues had been worked out and the weight recomendation had been lifted. Lp
ok - I didn't recall seeing you'd mentioned what age the frame was. I'm not certain if it was metal fatigue or poor brazing.
I'd still run this by a frame builder with experience using 753 for an opinion first if it were mine. Would be an awful shame if spreading it caused the bike's demise.