After 20 years, my Motobecane snapped one of the struts that connect the bottom bracket to the back wheel hub. It broke right where it connects to the back hub. Is it at all conceivable that I'd be able to have this piece welded so that it I could ride the bike again, or am I going to have to ditch the frame as one bike shop told me? I got the bike for 1/2 price in Berkeley back in 1980 for $160. To replace it today would cost me well over $1200.

-Dennis